James King releases “Gardens in the Sky” today on Rounder
James King releases “Gardens in the Sky” today, May 20, 2008, on Rounder Records.James King, one of the leading voices in traditional bluegrass, will release “Gardens in the Sky - The Bluegrass Gospel of James King” today, May 20, 2008 on Rounder Records. The collection, featuring 18 songs - some culled from King’s previous recordings and some brand new unreleased material, is King’s first and only album of all gospel music to date.
Included in the album’s new material is the Chris Stapleton (The Steeldrivers) penned “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” and the James King penned “Don’t Worry Mama.”
The musicians on the album read like a veritable who’s who in bluegrass. Aubrey Haynie, Dan Tyminski, Barry Bales, Don Rigsby, Dudley Connell, Marhsall Wilborn, Jason Carter, Rhonda Vincent, Glen Duncan, Mike Compton are just a few of the musicians and artists who contributed their talents on Gardens in the Sky.
Gardens in the Sky track listing:
- Will He Wait A Little Longer
- The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn
- I Just Steal Away and Pray
- Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore*
- Garden in the Sky
- Jerusalem Tomorrow
- It’s Hot Down Here*
- Sweeter than the Flowers
- Don’t Worry Mama*
- The Touch of God’s Hand
- These Old Pictures
- Just as the Sun Went Down
- Message for Peace
- Angels Are Singing (In Heaven Tonight)
- The Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming*
- Voice of My Savior
- Will You Feel At Home*
- Happy I’ll Be*
* New Material
No commentsRick Hayes releases “Fly By Night” - to appear on World Wide Bluegrass
Rick Hayes “Fly By Night”Cincinnati, OH, – Rick Hayes, mandolinist for The Gibson Brothers, has released his first solo CD “Fly By Night.” Clips from the CD’s 13 tracks can be found on Rick’s website at www.RickeyHayes.com, as well as information on how to purchase a copy.
In addition to playing mandolin, guitar and bass on the project, Rick sings lead on nine of the tracks, leaving one each for his melodic bandmates Eric and Leigh Gibson, one for his dad Green Hayes, and one instrumental. There’s a host of other great talent on the project consisting of Ron Stewart, Jim VanCleve, Dwight McCall, Clay Hess and Josh Swift.
The CD includes three new tunes by Clay Hess and two by Mark Cole, as well as covers from the likes of Marty Stuart and Jeff White. It was recorded in Rick’s Cincinnati studio Hayes Productions, and includes some tracks recorded on his own brand of Hayes Mandolins. (Only some tracks because much of the work was finished before his first mandolin was completed.) And just to keep it all in the family, Rick’s wife Lyn shot most of the photos and designed the graphics.
To help launch the CD, Gracie Muldoon of WorldWideBluegrass.com will be interviewing Rick during her live streaming internet radio show “Muldoon with the Blue Moon” on Saturday, May 24th at 10pm.
No commentsBluegrass in the Schools Teacher Workshop to be Offered in Williamsburg, Ky. June 7
Elementary and secondary classroom and music teachers are invited to attend a free workshop, Utilizing Bluegrass Music in the Classroom, on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky. The program will be organized by Janice Malusky, president of the American Traditional Music Project and IBMA in conjunction with the Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival, a new event hosted by the bluegrass band, Southern Sun.
During the workshop, educators will see demonstrations of the instruments used and the vocal harmony structure of traditional bluegrass music, and they will take a group banjo lesson. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for professional development credit.
Discover Bluegrass, the IBMA-produced educational DVD on the history and development of bluegrass music now in the hands of more than 4000 educators, will be utilized during the workshop.
Participants will receive lesson plans, bluegrass music resources and take-home handouts, along with a free one-day Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival pass for Saturday, June 7.
Class size is limited to 50 participants. Register by June 1 by calling Nancy Cardwell at the IBMA office at (888) 438-4262, (615) 256-3222 or email at nancyc@ibma.org.
No commentsUpcoming events at The Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will hold several events between now and June 8. Among the Highlights will be a Banjo demonstration by Leroy Troy on Sunday May 25 at 1:00 PM. Kathy Mattea is scheduled for a performance and interview session on Thursday, June 5 at Noon. Mattea will be autographing copies of her latest release “COAL” in the Hall of Fame Gift Shop beginning at 1:15 P.M. A detailed list of upcoming Hall of Fame events can be found below.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
- 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)
Saturday, May 31, 2008
- Songwriter Session w/ Wayland Patton - Noon
Sunday, June 1, 2008
- Film Loop: Marty Robbins’ Spotlight (1977) featuring special guests Hank Williams Jr. and Johnny Paycheck - All Day (FREE)
- Instrument Demonstration w/ Fats Kaplin - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
GAC’s CMA Kickoff Breakfast hosted by Mark Wills featuring Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Rissi Palmer and the Road Hammers. - 7:00 a.m. ($30.00. Tickets available at www.countrymusichalloffame.com)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
- Autograph Signing w/ Trisha Yearwood (Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes from My Family to Yours and Heaven, Heartache, and the Power of Love) - 10:00 a.m. (FREE)
- Performance and Interview w/ Kathy Mattea - Noon
- CD Signing w/ Kathy Mattea (Coal) - 1:15 p.m. (FREE)
- Book Signing w/ Trace Adkins (A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Redneck) - 3:00 p.m. (FREE)
Friday, June 6, 2008
- Book Talk: An Intimate Look at Tennessee Ernie Ford w/ Jeffrey Buckner Ford (River of No Return: Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Woman He Loved) - Noon (FREE)
- Book Signing w/ Jeffrey Buckner Ford - 1:15 p.m. (FREE)
Saturday, June 7, 2008
- Songwriter Session w/ Phil Vassar - Noon
- Autograph Signing w/ Phil Vassar - 1:15 p.m. (FREE)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
- Film Loop: The Midnight Special “Country Edition” (1973) hosted by Marty Robbins and Loretta Lynn - All Day (FREE)
- Steel Guitar Demonstration w/ Kayton Roberts - 1:00 p.m.
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.
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