Archive for April 30th, 2008

M.A.C.C. draws the finest of bluegrass

Category: Festival News

By Dan Tackett
April 30, 2008

Great causes usually draw great people, great support and great crowds — a combination for great results.
That’s been the case for the past several years as Musicians Against Childhood Cancer is staged at Hoover Y-Park in Columbus, Ohio. The benefit has raised and donated well over $400,000 to childhood cancer research and care.
The dates [...]

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Bluegrass on the Grand Ole Opry this week

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
April 30, 2008

The Steeldrivers
This weeks Grand Ole Opry while short on quanity will feature 2 strong Bluegrass Bands, Mountain Heart and The Steeldrivers.
Mountain Heart will play sets both Friday and Saturday night. Their latest release, “Road That Never Ends” on Rural Rhythm Records is currently at # 11 on Roots Music Report’s Bluegrass charts.
Saturday night, The Steeldrivers [...]

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The Two Man Gentlemen Band “Heavy Petting” (Serious Business Records)

Category: CD Review

By Travis Tackett
April 30, 2008

The Two Man Gentlemen Band “Heavy Petting” (Serious Business Records)
The Two Man Gentlemen Band is comprised of Andy Bean ( Vocals, Banjo, & Foot Tambourine, Piano) and Fuller Condon (Vocals & Bass) who got there start spending two years as street musicians in New York’s Central Park. The CD also includes Travis Harrison on [...]

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