The Steep Canyon Rangers on stage at the Franklin KY Music Festival 2007 photo by Wendy Connor

The Steep Canyon Rangers will be performing a show at the world-famous Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Feb. 28th. The show starts at 9:00 PM with a $10 cover charge at the door. The Station Inn is located at 402 12th Ave. South in downtown Nashville. For more information you can visit the Steep Canyon Rangers online or The Station Inn.

The Steep Canyon Rangers have carved out a special spot in the world of bluegrass music, creating a sound that looks forward and backwards at the same time. First formed in the stairwells and kitchens of Chapel Hill, NC, the Rangers arrive from varied musical backgrounds. On stage and in the studio, the Steep Canyon Rangers have perfected their ensemble approach using fierce dynamics and seamless harmonies. The Rangers base their sound around a catalogue of original songs, drawing on the sounds of early bluegrass, honky tonk, and blues. In 2006 the International Bluegrass Music Association voted Steep Canyon Rangers the Emerging Artist of the Year. The past year also saw the title track “One Dime at a Time” rise to #1 on Bluegrass Unlimited’s National Bluegrass Survey.

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Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road

Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival in Leakesville, Miss., has announced the lineup for its April 8-12 music celebration, which will be held at the Green County Rural Events Center.

Performers include the Dailey Vincent Band , Gary Waldrep Band, The Marksmen, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Lost Highway, Frances Mooney & Amp; Fontanna Sunset, Daughters of Bluegrass and Carolina Sonshine.

Special events will include a Wednesday evening church service with an all-gospel concert, a youth night on Tuesday, a band feud, a potluck meal, Ladies’ Morning Out, kids activities, quilting demonstrations and master class workshops on instruments.

A “Hillbilly Contest” starts at 10 a.m. Saturday in the stage area with competitions in singing, dancing and poetry recitals.

Drawings will also be held for a Martin Custom HD-28 guitar and Deering Calico Banjo.

RV hookups and primitive camping are available, and early arrivals are welcome. Dump stations and hot showers are available on site.

Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and at noon Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are being sold by the day or for the entire festival.

Information about camping and tickets is available from Bertie Sullivan at 601-758-4976. Vendors interested in setting up on the festival grounds can contact Vesta Brewer, 601-394-2394, during the day.

The festival also maintains a Web site at http://www.two_rivers_festival.tripod.com

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Dan Tyminski

Friday, February 22

• The Whites - 8:00 – 8:30
• Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys - 9:00 – 9:30
• Kathy Mattea - 9:00 – 9:30

Saturday, February 23

• Dan Tyminski Band - 6:30 – 7:00 & 9:30 – 10:00
• The Whites - 8:00 – 8:30 & 10:30 – 11:00
• The Time Jumpers - 8:00 – 8:30 & 11:00 – 11:30
• Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys - 8:30 – 9:00
• Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press - 10:30 – 11:00

The Grand Ole Opry is broadcast live on WSM 650 AM radio, online at www.WSMonline.com and on XM Satellite Radio (XM 11). All listed times are central time.

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