Archive for August 4th, 2008

Grascals fans will enjoy cover-heavy CD

Category: CD Review

By Dan Tackett
August 4, 2008

The Grascals “Keep on Walkin’” (Rounder)
The Grascals’ new CD, “Keep on Walkin‘” has everything on it one would expect from this band.
There’s the blistering-fast instrumental work this group is famous for, tight harmonies with centerpiece vocalists Terry Eldridge and Jamie Johnson a couple of dandy Harley Allen-penned tunes and lots of cover songs.
Now in their [...]

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Josh Williams Band inks booking deal with Roe Entertainment

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
August 4, 2008

the JWB debut performance on Feb 23 at the Station Inn. Photo by Gary Chasteen.
Acclaimed flat picker and vocalist Josh Williams has signed his Josh Williams Band to be booked by Roe Entertainment, an Owensboro, Ky., agency that represents several top-flight bluegrass artists and bands.
Agency president Jim Roe’s resume includes stints with MCA Nashville and [...]

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Bluegrass abounds in 2008 Americana Music Festival Line-Up Announced

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
August 4, 2008

List to date of confirmed showcase artists:

Peter Bradley Adams
Nels Andrews
Marcia Ball
Band of Heathens
Randall Bramblett
Laura Cantrell
Chatham Country Line
John Cowan Band
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Dailey & Vincent
Dedringers
Christopher Denny
Joe Ely
Mike Farris
Rosie [...]

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