Archive for April 9th, 2008

Williams & Clark Expedition kicks off spring in high gear

Category: Bluegrass News

By Dan Tackett
April 9, 2008

Williams & Clark Expedition
Williams & Clark Expedition is up to its collective elbows with new band developments this spring.
First, there’s the new CD, the band’s fifth, which is due for release in May. According to the band’s latest newsletter, “All the tracks have been recorded for the new project and the CD is in [...]

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Bluegrass friends to aid cancer patient

Category: Bluegrass News

By Dan Tackett
April 9, 2008

The bluegrass community is rallying to the aid of Wes and Teri Thacker in Remington, Va., with plans for an April 20 benefit. Teri Thacker has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
The Larry Stephenson Band will be one of the featured performers at the benefit. This event is personal for Larry, since he [...]

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Bluegrass on the Grand Ole Opry this week

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
April 9, 2008

The Gibson Brothers drop by the Opry Friday night this week.
The Gibson Brothers will make an appearance on Friday evenings Grand Ole Opry show in support of their latest release, “Iron & Diamonds” on the Sugar Hill label. Other’s scheduled to play this week include: Opry legends Bobby Osborne and Jesse McReynolds along with [...]

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Bluegrass Bits and Pieces

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
April 9, 2008

Karan Casey released “Ships in the Forest” (Compass Records) this week.
Gibson Brothers “Iron & Diamonds” Release Party happens April 10
The Gibson Brothers will celebrate the release of their latest album “Iron & Diamonds” (Sugar Hill) during a CD Release Party at the Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn. later this week. The show and celebration kicks [...]

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