Aug 28
Uncle Pen Days Bluegrass Festival & Hall of Fame induction happens Sept. 24-27
Bean Blossom, IN — The 34th Annual Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival will be held September 24-27, 2008 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music Park & Campground in Brown County, Indiana. The 4-day event includes a stellar line-up of over 25 bluegrass bands, instrument and vocal workshops, jam sessions, camping, food, vendors, flea market and fellowship.
This year’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductee is Carlton Haney, creator of the first multi-day bluegrass festival. The induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008.
The Uncle Pen Days Festival hosts the top bluegrass bands in the bluegrass industry including performances by: Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys, J. D. Crowe & The New South, Lonesome River Band, The Grascals, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, IIIrd Tyme Out, Cherryholmes, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Xpress, Dale Ann Bradley, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, James Monroe & The Midnight Ramblers, Ralph Stanley II, Dave Evans & River Bend, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, David Parmley & Continental Divide, The Gibson Brothers, Karl Shiflett & The Big Country Show, Larry Stephenson Band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, James King Band, Larry Efaw & Bluegrass Mountaineers, Ronnie Reno & Reno Tradition, Country Gentlemen Tribute Band with Bill Yates & Friends, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, and Eddie & Martha Adcock.
Emcees for the festival will be Sam Jackson, Cary Fields, and George Riddle.
Advanced tickets can be purchased by September 1, 2008: Wed $20, Thurs $25, Fri $30, Sat $30 and a 4 day combo package price of $90. Children 12 & under FREE, when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased online at www.beanblossom.com or by phone 800-414-4677.
Festival ticket includes, admission to Bluegrass Hall of Fame, Country Star Museum and Uncle Pen’s cabin tour; and all music and instrument workshops scheduled. There will be plenty of food concessions and merchants. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun. Shows rain or shine.
The 34th Annual Bill Monroe Hall of Fame & Uncle Days is sponsored by Bluegrass Now Magazine, Rebel Records, Bluegrass Radio Network, and Hope River Entertainment.
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Aug 28
MVD Visual releases Bill Monroe DVD featuring interviews & musical performances
“Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music” is the latest DVD release from MVD Visual.No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass.
MVD Visual has added to that legacy by releasing a DVD entitled “Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music.” The DVD, produced by Steve Gebhardt, features interviews and musical performances and clocks in at 90 minutes.
“Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music” features performances by Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt, Emmylou Harris, Paul McCartney, the Osborne Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, John Hartford and a once-in-a-lifetime Blue Grass Boys reunion featuring Del McCoury, Chubby Wise and Bill Keith.
The film features archival footage and rare 1990s performances from Monroe’s final years including many of the greatest songs from his six decades of recording, such as “Uncle Pen” and “Muleskinner Blues.” In addition, it offers unparalleled access to Bill Monroe telling his story in his own words.
Other interview subjects include the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia and country music legend Roy Acuff, in one of his final film appearances. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music stands alone as the most intimate and detailed portrait of this unique musical innovator.
You can order a copy of “Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music” on DVD online from the MVD Visual store currently list at $14.96.
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Aug 28
IBMA announces performance lineup for World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest
2008 IBMA World of BluegrassThe International Bluegrass Music Association is packing a whirlwind of events into its annual World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest, set for Sept. 29 through Oct. 5 in Nashville, Tenn.
The convention will be headquartered at the Renaissance Hotel, but the convention’s highlight — IBMA’s annual awards show — will take place from 8:30 to 11 p.m. on the historic stage of the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville on Thursday, Oct. 2. It will be hosted by Del McCoury.
Between band showcase performances and IBMA’s fan fair, literally scores of concerts featuring the famous, the super-famous and the up-and-comers will be presented during the convention.
Here’s a complete schedule:
Monday - September 29, 2008 - Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
Evening Showcase Performances - Sponsored by Huber Banjos
- 8:00 pm — Dixie Bee-Liners
- 8:30 pm — Cumberland Gap Connection
- 9:00 pm — Dappled Grays
- 9:30 pm — Widow Maker
- 10:00 pm — The Gibson Brothers
- 10:30 pm — The SteelDrivers
Tuesday - September 30, 2008 - Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
Evening Showcase Performances - Sponsored by Stelling Banjos
- 8:30 pm — Red Wine
- 9:00 pm — Donna Ulisse
- 9:30 pm — Charlie Sizemore Band
- 10:00 pm — Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice
- 10:30 pm — Valery Smith & Liberty Pike
Wednesday - October 1, 2008 - Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
Brunch Showcase Performances - Sponsored by Good Home Grown Music, Rural Rhythm Records & The California Bluegrass Association
- 11:30 am — Alecia Nugent
- Noon — Lonesome River Band
- 12:30 pm — Sawmill Road
Evening Showcase Performances - Sponsored by Gibson Instruments
- 8:30 pm — The Farewell Drifters
- 9:00 pm — Balsam Range
- 9:30 pm — Blue Highway
- 10:00 pm — Ernie Thacker & Route 23
- 10:30 pm — Kathy Mattea
Thursday - October 2, 2008
Sponsored by Martha White Foods, GAC-TV, MerleFest, Deering Banjos,
Pinecastle Records & GHS Strings
- The International Bluegrass Music Awards Show — 8:30 to 11 PM - Ryman Auditorium - Hosted by Del McCoury
Friday, October 3 - Bluegrass Fan Fest 2008
Sponsored in part by Martha White Foods, Martin Guitars, Knee Deep in Bluegrass & WSM-AM 650
MAIN STAGE - Nashville Convention Center - Lower Level
- 10:45 AM — Kids on Bluegrass 2008 - Featuring: Aimee Anderson, Daisy Anderson, Ethan Anderson, Paige Anderson, Lindsey Batts, Danielle Bishop, Courtney Burroughs, Houston Caldwell, Casey Campbell, Kendra Coomes, Emily Dean, Stephanie Dilling, Ben Doerfel, Eddie Doerfel, Joey Doerfel, Kurt Doerfel, Tommy Doerfel, Ethan Haithcox, Kayln Hall, Kati Huntley, Jacob Joins, Nick Keen, Aissa Lee, Daniel Perry, Sydni Perry, Seth Taylor, Brandon Toney, Molly Tuttle, Jarrod Walker,Tyler Walker, Tyler White, Austin Wilder and Grace Wilson
- 11:05 AM — Keith Sewell
- 11:35 AM — Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
- 12:05 PM — Blue Moon Rising
- 12:35 PM — Balsam Range
- 1:05 PM — Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
- 1:35 PM — Marty Raybon & Full Circle
- 2:05 PM — The Infamous Stringdusters
- 2:35 PM — Sierra Hull & Highway 111
- 3:05 PM — Tony Trischka
- 3:35 PM — Josh Williams Band
- 4:05 PM — Grasstowne
- 4:35 PM — Blue Highway
- 5:00 PM — (INTERMISSION)
- 6:00 PM — Dale Ann Bradley
- 6:30 PM — Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
- 7:05 PM — Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
- 7:55 PM — Cherryholmes
- 8:45 PM — The Dan Tyminski Band
- 9:35 PM — The Grascals
- 10:25 PM — Tony Rice & Mountain Heart
THE ROOTS & BRANCHES STAGE - Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by CMT
- 1:00 PM — The April Verch Band
- 2:00 PM — The Freight Hoppers
- 3:00 PM — Mike Seeger
- 4:00 PM — The Red Desert Ramblers
- 5:00 PM — Robin and Linda Williams and their Fine Group
Martin Guitar’s “Midnight Jam” Celebrating their 175th Anniversary
- Midnight — The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
- 12:30 AM — The Mark Newton Band
- 1:00 AM — Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time
- 1:30 AM — Cadillac Sky
MASTER’S WORKSHOP STAGE
Sponsored by Bluegrass Now
- (schedule to be announced)
GRAND MASTER FIDDLER CHAMPIONSHIP
- schedule to be announced
Saturday, October 4 — Bluegrass Fan Fest 2008
Sponsored in part by Martha White Foods, Martin Guitars, Knee Deep in Bluegrass & WSM-AM 650
MAIN STAGE - Nashville Convention Center - Lower Level
- 11:00 AM — G2
- 11:30 AM — Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
- 12:00 PM — Wildfire
- 12:30 PM — The Chapmans
- 1:00 PM — Audie Blaylock & Redline
- 1:30 PM — Newfound Road
- 2:00 PM — The Circuit Riders
- 2:30 PM — Special Consensus
- 3:00 PM — Alecia Nugent
- 3:30 PM — Jesse McReynolds Family & Friends
- 4:00 PM — Michael Martin Murphy
- 4:30 PM — The Greencards
- 5:00 PM — (INTERMISSION)
- 6:00 PM — Ralph Stanley II
- 6:30 PM — Ronnie Bowman
- 7:00 PM — Grand Master Fiddler Champion
- 7:25 PM — Dailey & Vincent
- 8:05 PM — (Martin Guitar Prize Drawing)
- 8:15 PM — Vince Gill
- 9:05 PM — Bradley Walker
- 9:55 PM — Kathy Mattea
- 10:45 PM — The Lonesome River Band
THE ROOTS & BRANCHES STAGE - Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by CMT
- Noon — Si Kahn
- 1:00 PM — Dennis Cash and Friends
- 2:00 PM — The Buddy and Tina Wright Group
- 3:00 PM — Ramona Jones, Family and Friends
- 4:00 PM — The Songcatchers
- 5:00 PM — The Maybelles
MASTER’S WORKSHOP STAGE
Sponsored by Bluegrass Now
- (schedule to be announced)
GRAND MASTER FIDDLER CHAMPIONSHIP
- schedule to be announced
Sunday, October 5– Bluegrass Fan Fest 2008
Sponsored in part by Martha White Foods, Martin Guitars, Knee Deep in Bluegrass & WSM-AM 650
MAIN STAGE - Nashville Convention Center - Lower Level
- 9:00 AM — Chapel Service & Singing
- 9:45 AM — Paul Williams & Victory Trio
- 10:10 AM — David Parmley & Continental Divide
- 10:35 AM — Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
- 11:00 AM — The Larry Stephenson Band
- 11:30 PM — Don Rigsby & Midnight Call
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Aug 27
Cadillac Sky in contention for IBMA 2008 Emerging Artist honor
Cadillac Sky performing “You Again” at the 2008 Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Festival.
With its second CD release now out and about, Cadillac Sky has impressed enough peers to land on the finalist list for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year award.
Known as genre benders, the group traces its roots to 2002 in Texas, where songwriter and mandolinist Bryan Simpson teamed up with banjo picker Matt Menefee. They soon widened their musical circle with Mike Jump, Ross Holmes and Andy “Panda” Moritz.
The band’s first CD, “Blind Man Walking,” on Skaggs Family Records was recently followed by “Gravity’s Our Enemy” on the same label. Skaggs Family publicists say the new CD “takes one creative leap after another, proving that they are not only an impressive bluegrass band, but also true innovators of the genre.”
“Combining hearts and hooks, the traditional and the revolutionary, and pulling sounds from all genres, Cadillac Sky’s sound is the fruition of bandleader Bryan Simpson’s groundbreaking vision to create a bluegrass band built for the 21st Century,” according to the Skaggs Family Records Web site.
Website: http://www.cadillacsky.net/
Cadillac Sky Discography:
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gravity’s Our Enemy | Skaggs Family Records |
| 200? | Blind Man Walking | Skaggs Family Records |
Other Media:
Cadillac Sky “Born Lonesome”
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Aug 27
Daily, Vincent nominated for IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year
Dailey & Vincent on stage during the June 2008 Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. Photo by Dan Tackett.The bluegrass world predicted — no, expected — from the git-go that Dailey & Vincent would be huge. Everything that’s happened since the start of 2008 and the official start of the duo’s career has proven the expectations to be dead on. Among the many award nominations (10 in all) the group has received from the International Bluegrass Music Association this year is a bid for Emerging Artist of the Year.
Both Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent have been in the spotlight for many years, or at least on the fringe of the spotlight. Dailey gained a following when he toured several years with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Vincent went down the same path with his sideman roll with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.
They made their debut appearance just a couple of days before New Year’s Eve at the Grand Ole Opry, and then hit the road shortly after the New Year was celebrated.
Dailey & Vincent are at the top of the Bluegrass Unlimited National Record Survey albums chart for August, marking the third consecutive month they have been at No. 1 with their self-titled debut CD. Their touring band includes fiddler Adam Haynes, Joe Dean on banjo and Jeff Parker on mandolin.
For more information on Dailey & Vincent including discography, videos, etc. please see Dailey & Vincent - 2008 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
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