Time Jumper’s to make GAC’s “Opry Live” Debut

Nashville, Tenn. — Grammy nominated The Time Jumpers will make their debut appearance on GAC’s “Opry Live” this Saturday (March 29). “Part-time Jumper” Vince Gill will also appear on the show and will sit in with the band. The Time Jumpers are scheduled to perform their Grammy nominated version of “Sweet Memories,” as well as other tunes from their current album Jumpin’ Time.

“Opry Live” airs at 8:00 PM ET. A complete list of airtimes are below.

• March 29, 2008 8:00 PM ET
• March 30, 2008 12:00 AM ET
• March 30, 2008 12:00 PM ET
• March 30, 2008 7:00 PM ET
• April 01, 2008 8:00 PM ET

Williams family exhibit begins long run at Hall of Fame

“Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy” opens today, March 28, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. The exhibit will run through December 31, 2009. The exhibit will depict the relationships that inspired Williams and his progeny to create songs that stand among the greatest, most influential country music ever recorded according to the Hall of Fame’s website.

“The Williams family story may seem familiar. However, this exhibit will take the visitor inside the family to revisit the life and impact of Hank Williams, examine the struggles and musical successes of his only son, Randall Hank Williams, and study the direct descendants, who are now striving within a new generation of artists, all measuring themselves by the example of Hank Williams.” Kyle Young - Museum Director

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Stacy York “Kentucky in the Rain” (Blue Circle Records)

I’d never heard Stacy York sing until a promotional copy of her new CD, “Kentucky in the Rain,” came across my desk. I confess, my first glimpse of the CD told me it was one to put on the back burner, something I’d get to on a rainy day in Illinois. It just had that semi-pro look — not a lot of splashy, eye-catching graphics on the cover and, hmmm, room enough on the back page of the insert to promote a car dealership, a photographer and a Holiday Inn Express.

Well, I didn’t wait. I gave it a good listen a couple days after receiving the CD, which is on Tom T. and Miss Dixie Hall’s Blue Circle Records label. I’ve been listening for several days now and my conclusion: Forget the rains and the clouds, this gal shines when she sings.

York has been associated for several years with Joe Isaacs & Mountain Bluegrass, so it’s no surprise that Isaacs and several members of his prominent musical family play supporting roles on several tracks. Needless to say, the Isaacs know how to embellish a good thing.

York has one of those strong, pure voices that’s crystal clear and well suited for the material she chose for “Kentucky in the Rain.” It glistens right out of the starting gate, on the first track, the title cut, which was written by the Halls. Tom T. even makes an appearance on the cut with some fine bluegrass rhythm guitar playing that has all the bass runs tucked in all the right places. In fact, before I even knew it was Hall playing guitar, my ears perked up at the production on the song, which gives the rhythm guitar an unusual prominence in the mix.

York tackles some standards on this CD with gusto. Notable are Bill Monroe’s “Can’t You Hear Me Calling,” and Carter Stanley’s “I’ll Just Go Away.” The Halls have another delightful tune on the track list, a swing-style ditty called, “I Don’t See What I Once Saw in You.” York also gives special treatment to the country classic-sounding, “Where the Roses Never Fade.”

Joe Isaacs brings his hard-driving banjo style on most of the cuts and also adds the harmony vocals on the bulk of the CD. He also steps up to sing lead on an Onie Wheeler tune that’s become a bluegrass gospel standard, “Go Home.”

Others handling instrumental chores are Rebecca Isaacs Bowman on rhythm guitar, Curnie Lee Wilson on lead guitar, Jesse Stockman on fiddle and Sonya Isaacs on mandolin.

Co-production credits go to York and Joe Isaacs.

“Kentucky in the Rain” veers little off the beaten path of traditional bluegrass. But York’s pleasant voice is strong enough to hold the attention of bluegrassers, newgrassers and even fans of classic country.

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J.D. Crowe and the New South. Photo by Señor McGuire.

The Old Settler’s Music Festival, billed as Central Texas’ signature music event, is set to take place April 17-20 in Austin, TX. The festival will feature a variety of Roots, Bluegrass and Americana artists on 4 stages. Notable Bluegrass acts in the lineup include: David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, The Waybacks, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, JD Crowe and The New South, Peter Rowan and Friends, Infamous Stringdusters and Cadillac Sky .

With over two dozen bands, performance workshops, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, music store, youth talent competition, Thursday’s “Settle In” show and a Sunday gospel show at the campground stage and lots more, the festival offers something for the whole family.

Old Settler’s Music Festival benefits the following organizations and charities: Campfire Boys and Girls, Health Alliance for Musicians, Capital Area Food Bank a donation of canned food is appreciated

Tickets are available with the best deal being the 4 day pass (Thu-Sun) with camping for $135. A Three day pass (Fri-Sun) with Camping is $120. The festival also offers a “Platinum Pass - Friend of the Festival” package that includes 4 day pass with camping, campground electrical permit, festival t-shirt and poster, back stage hospitality area with complimentary lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday and an oppurtunity to mingle with the artists.

For more information visit Old Settler’s Music Festival online or call 888-512-7469.

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