Marty Stuart book signing at Country Music Hall of Fame among May events
There are several events coming up at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. this month. Marty Stuart will be signing his book, “Country Music: The Masters,” on Saturday May 10, 2008 from 11:00 am to noon. Also happening on May 10 is a concert “The Music of Marty Robbins” featuring Jesse Lee Jones and Brazilbilly along with Marty Robbins son, Ronny Robbins.
There are also several songwriting sessions and instrument demonstrations that will feature Beck Hobbs, Mike Webb, Charlie Collins, Alan Rhody and Leroy Troy. A complete listing of Hall of Fame events through May 25 is below.
Friday, May 9, 2008
- Curator’s Exhibit Talk: Marty Robbins: Among My Souvenirs - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
- Book Signing w/ Marty Stuart (Country Music: The Masters) - 11:00 a.m. (FREE)
- Songwriter Session w/ Alan Rhody - Noon
- Concert: The Music of Marty Robbins featuring Jesse Lee Jones & Brazilbilly with Ronny Robbins - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
- Film Loop: The Drifter (1965) featuring Marty Robbins - All Day (FREE)
- Guitar and Fiddle Demonstration w/ Owen Morrison and David Coe - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
- Songwriter Session w/ Becky Hobbs - Noon
Sunday, May 18, 2007
- Film Loop: Best of the Marty Robbins Show (1968-69) - All Day (FREE)
- Dobro and Guitar Demonstration w/ Mike Webb and Charlie Collins - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday May 24, 2007
- Songwriter Session w/ David Lee - Noon
- Family Program: Country Costuming with Katy K - 1:00 p.m. (FREE)
Sunday, May 25, 2007
- Film Loop: Marty Robbins’ Spotlight (1977) featuring special guests Brenda Lee and Porter Wagoner - All Day (FREE)
- Banjo Demonstration w/ Leroy Troy - 1:00 p.m.
- Film Screening: Tribute: Grand Ole Opry Stars of the Fifties hosted by Marty Robbins (1954-55) - 2:00 p.m. (FREE)
The Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum tells the story of one of the world’s most popular art forms. Here, the music and its makers speak through timeless art, the latest interactive exhibits and live performances. Visitors may also dine at SoBro Grill, located in the conservatory, which offers a wide variety of contemporary southern cuisine.
The Museum is located at 222 Fifth Ave. S. in downtown Nashville, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The Museum Store is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and the SoBro Grill is open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A snack bar, Sobro2Go, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Admission is $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages six to 17, and free for children under six. The Museum offers discounted admission ($16.15) to seniors (55 and older), the military and students (with valid IDs). Group rates are available for tours of 15 or more. There is no charge to visit the Curb Conservatory or the Museum Store.
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Justin Townes Earle made his Opry Debut May 2, 2008. (Left to right: Pete Fisher, VP and GM, Grand Ole Opry, Vince Gill, Cory Yount, Justin Townes Earle, Josh Hedley and George Hamilton IV.) Photo by Billy Kingsley. Courtesy of the © Grand Ole Opry, 2008Justin Townes Earle was honored to make his Grand Ole Opry debut Friday, May 2nd. His performance was quite well received and will soon be streaming in the WSM archives at http://www.wsmonline.com/onair/archives.shtml.
With Justin Townes Earle’s pedigree comes mixed blessings. As the son of legendary singer/songwriter Steve Earle, high expectations are the name of the game; but he’s shown that he is up to the task, crafting stark portraits with elements of acoustic blues and folk. After a misspent youth in bluegrass/ragtime combo The Swindlers and the louder, more rocking The Distributors, the 25-year-old cleaned up his act, dropped his self-destructive habits and began to focus on songcraft. With inspirations as diverse as Townes Van Zandt (he was named in honor of the elder Earle’s hero), The Replacements, Ray Charles and The Pogues, Justin forged his own brand of American roots music.
The Good Life is produced by RS Field, who has made his mark on critically acclaimed albums by Billy Joe Shaver, Sonny Landreth, Webb Wilder and Buddy Guy. Recording is underway at House of David studios, the legendary room that has hosted sessions with George Jones, Yo La Tengo, Elvis Presley, Neil Young and countless others. Joining Earle in the studio are a cast of all-star players including longtime cohort Cory Yountes (Bobby Bare, Jr) on banjo and mandolin, pedal steel player master Pete Finney (Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless), bassist Bryn Davies (Patty Griffin, Guy Clark), drummer Bryan Owings (Buddy Miller, Shelby Lynne), keyboardist Skylar Wilson and fiddle player Josh Hedley.
Earle kicked off his North American touring with a plethora of critically acclaimed shows in Austin at SXSW, earning kudos from outlets like Austin Chronicle, Time Out Chicago, CMT.com and others for his spot-on, warm performances of the songs on “The Good Life”. He is scheduled to appear on NPR’s Morning Edition in April, while continuing his non-stop road work.
Justin Townes Earle on tour
Jun 2 — One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME
Jun 3 — The Iron Horse - Northampton, MA
Jun 4 — Joe’s Pub - New York, NY
Jun 5 — Ashland Coffee & Tea - Richmond, VA
Jun 6 — The Birchmere - Alexandria, VA
Jun 7 — The Showroom - Spartansburg, SC
Jun 12 — Knucklehead’s - Kansas City, MO
Jun 13 — Blue Door - Oklahoma City, OK
Jun 14 — The Loft - Dallas, TX
Jun 15 — Stubb’s - Austin, TX
Jun 16 — Warehouse - Houston, TX
Jun 18 — Hi-Tone - Memphis, TN
Jun 19 — Workplay Theater - Birmingham, AL
Jun 20 — World Grotto - Knoxville, TN
Jun 21 — Smith’s Olde Bar - Atlanta, GA
Jun 22 — 3rd and Lindsley - Nashville, TN
Jun 25 — The Strutting Duck - Auburn, AL
Jun 26 — The Hummingbird - Macon, GA
Jun 27 — Arrowmount School of Arts and Crafts - Gatlinburg, TN
North Florida Bluegrass Association conducting 1st annual membership drive
The North Florida Bluegrass Assoc. (NFBA) will be conducting their 1st annual membership drive during an NFBA event June 20 and 21, 2008. The event will take place at the Flamingo Lake RV resort in Jacksonville, FL.
An annual membership can be had for the bargain price of $15 and gains you access to monthly meetings, voting privileges in the annaul election of Officers and Board Members. You will also receive a one-year subscription to the Midnight Flier monthly newsletter and a membership directory that is published every two years.
The event, which is free to attend, will feature lots of parking lot picking and Saturday will feature workshops geared towards children, beginners and intermediate players that start at 11:00 A.M. and a concert featuring the music of Blast of the Grass, Southern Lite and Gentle River begins at 2:00 P.M.
Camping is available for the weekend with a special discounted rate for NFBA members. The campgrounds feature a swimming pool, fishing lake, restaurant and a large store. More information can be found at http://www.flamingolake.com/ or you can email flamingo Lake.
- 11:00 am - Children’s Workshop
- 12:00 - Slow Jam Workshop
- 1:00 - Slam Jam Workshop
- 2:00 - Concert Begins with Blast of the Grass, Southern Lite and Gentle River
The NFBA currently consist of over 1,000 active memberships and meetings (with pickin’ sessions) happen on the third weekend of every month at a different location in North Florida or South Georgia except in December. The NFBA also hosts an annual Bluegrass Expo in November that features two days of music, instrument workshops and fun.
NFBA Raffling a Mike Long HD-18 Herringbone Custom guitar
The North Florida Bluegrass Association is also conducting a raffle for a Mike Long Custom HD-18 Herringbone acoustic guitar to generate funds for the organizations operating budget.
The guitar features forward shifted scalloped bracing pattern, Grover open back tuners, Vintage tortoise style pick guard, abalone pearl rosette, Herringbone Trim and an Ebony fingerboard and bridge.
TIckets can be purchased at any NFBA event or online at www.nfbluegrass.org and cost 1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10.
The drawing will take place Oct. 18, 2008 at the NFBA Expo at Twin Oaks Park in Georgia. You WILL need to be present to win and must have stub to validate winning ticket.
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