Tyminski Band is up for 2008 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year
Dan Tyminski Band - “Wheels”
It’s no wonder when one looks at all the individual awards that members of the Dan Tyminski Band are up for that the band itself claimed a finalist nomination for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Instrumental Group of the Year.
While his boss Alison Krauss is away sharing the spotlight with Robert Plant, Tyminski, a member of Krauss’s Union Station since 1994, is very definitely continuing to play. And, he’s assembled a group of top-notch musicians for his band. They include longtime Union Station associate Barry Bales on bass, former Union Station member Adam Steffey on mandolin, veteran sideman Ron Stewart doubling on banjo and fiddle and newcomer Justin Moses, who plays fiddle and dobro.
Besides vying for Instrumental Group of the Year, individual members are in the running for other awards — Stewart for both banjo and fiddle player of the year, Bales for bass player of the year and Steffey for mandolin player of the year.
The Dan Tyminski Band released a CD, “Wheels,” on the Rounder Records label in the first half of the year. The group also did a video of the title cut, which was featured numerous times on CMT.
Web Site: http://www.dantyminski.com/
Dan Tyminski Band Discography:
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Wheels | Rounder |
| 2003 | Carry Me Across The Mountain | Rounder |
Other Media:
Dan Tyminski at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, Tenn.
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Dan Tyminski releases video for title track on new CD Wheels
The Dan Tyminski Band has just released a video for the title track of their newest CD, “Wheels.”Burlington, MA — Bluegrass giant Dan Tyminski takes a trip in his new video for the title track from his album Wheels. The video, directed by Rocky Schenck and produced by Rocky Schenck and Brad Paul, was shot on The Sierra Hotel train car on June 10 -11 in California.
The Sierra Hotel car was part of the California Zephyr line that ran from Chicago to Los Angeles from 1948 to 1983. The car was then purchased privately and completely restored and customized. The producers of the video chartered the car and had it attached to the Amtrak Coast Starlight train (which runs from Seattle to Los Angeles) in Oakland and shot the video during the journey south to Los Angeles and back to Oakland the next day. “Wheels” features grand iconic scenery, informal performances and humorous vignettes about the band finding ways to stay entertained while on the road.
The video is being added on GAC Tuesday, July 22 and is currently in heavy rotation on CMT Pure. It can be viewed here:
www.cmt.com/videos/dan-tyminski/255914/wheels.jhtml
Dan Tyminski - “Wheels” (Rounder)Released June 17, Wheels, Tyminski’s sophomore album, made its debut at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Album Chart and was named by Ken Barnes of USA Today as one of his favorites. The album has also been hailed in No Depression, Billboard, American Songwriter, Washington Post, Chicago Sun Times, Country Weekly and Dallas Morning News.
Tyminski became one of the most recognized voices in bluegrass music when the hit single “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow” and the O Brother, Where Art Thou? phenomenon took off. Suddenly, the reluctant star was out in front performing on the Grammy® Awards (taking home a trophy for Album of The Year among others) and shortly thereafter appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and many others.
Tyminski is currently on tour in support of the release of the new album and will be making appearances from coast to coast through the fall. For a complete list of tour dates log onto www.dantyminski.com.
July
19 — Cleveland, TN - White Oak Mountain Bluegrass Festival
25 — Lyons, CO - Rockygrass
August
2 — Bainbridge Island, WA - Farmstock Festival
8 — Edmonton, ALB - Edmonton Folk Festival
10 — Alta, WY - Grand Targhee Resort
16 — LaFarge, WI - Larry Festival
17 — Three Oaks, MI - Acorn Theater
24 — New York, NY - Lincoln Center Out of Doors Series (guest appearance with Charlie Haden)
Bluegrass Festival and Event Calendar - June 17
Arkansas
June 18-21 — Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival - Waldron AK. Bluegrass Artists scheduled to perform include: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Marty Raybon and Full Circle, The Isaacs, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition, Pine Mountain Railroad and more. Single Day Tickets run $10 (Thurs) and $20 (Fri, Sat, Sun) or a 4-day pass is available for $60.
Maryland
June 17 - 8:00 PM Béla Fleck - Throw Down Your Heart - Movie Screening.
Directed by Sascha Paladino (who is also Fleck’s younger brother), Throw Down Your Heart documents Fleck’s enthralling journey through Uganda, Tanzania, The Gambia, and Mali to uncover the roots of the banjo, an instrument that is now regarded as quintessentially American. Tickets are $10.00. More information can be found at http://silverdocs.com/festival/films/2008/throw-down-your-heart/
Tennessee
June 18 — The Dan Tyminksi Band will perform at a “Wheels” CD release show at The Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, Tenn. The show begins at 8:00 PM and tickets are $28.00 at the door. The Belcourt Theatre is located at 2102 Belcourt Ave in Nashville, Tenn 37212.
Wisconsin
June 18-21 — Flatrock Bluegrass Jamboree - Antigo, WI. Artists scheduled include: The Farewell Drifters, IIIrd Generation, Deep Fried Grass and Sloppy Joe. Tickets are free (Wed only) $20, $25, and $30 (Thurs, Fri, Sat) or a 4 day pass for $75.00.
Bluegrass on the Grand Ole Opry this week
The Carolina Chocolate Drops sweeten the Opry Lineup on Saturday, June 14.The Carolina Chocolate Drops will make a much celebrated appearance on this weekends Grand Ole Opry. The trio, comprised of Justin Robinson (fiddle, banjo, vocal), Rhiannon Giddens (banjo, fiddle, vocals) and Don Flemons (guitar, banjo, harmonica, jug, snare and vocal) are leading the revival of African American old-time string band music that used to be a tradition in black rural communtities of the South.
Others Bluegrass artists appearing this weekend include Opry favorites, The Whites, Mountain Heart, Bobby Osborne, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart and 3 Fox Drive.
3 Fox Drive will also be playing the free pre-show Opry Plaza Party in front of the Opry house beginning at 5:30 P.M. If you plan on attending the Opry on Saturday, 3 Fox Drive is offering a code to recieve a discount on your Grand Ole Opry tickets. Visit them online for more details at 3foxdrive.com/journal.html.
In celebration of the release of “Wheels” (Rounder), The Dan Tyminski Band plays on the Tuesday night Opry June 17.
Friday, June 13
- The Whites — 8:00 - 8:30
- Mountain Heart — 8:30 - 9:00
- Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press - 9:00 - 9:30
- Kathy Mattea — 9:30 - 10:00
Saturday, June 14
- 3 Fox Drive — 6:30 - 7:00 & 11:00 - 11:30
- Carolina Chocolate Drops — 7:30 - 8:00 & 10:00 - 10:30
- Marty Stuart — 8:00 - 8:30 & 11:00 - 11:30
Tuesday, June 17
- Dan Tyminski Band — 7:00 - 7:30
The Grand Ole Opry is broadcast live on WSM 650 AM radio, online at www.WSMonline.com and on XM Satellite Radio (XM 11). All listed times are central time.
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Dan Tyminski Band on CMT’s Unplugged at Studio 330
The Dan Tyminski Band recently taped an episode for CMT’s Unplugged at Studio 330. Along with some interview segments the show features the Dan Tyminski Band playing songs from their soon to be released (June, 17) album “Wheels” on the Rounder Label. The show airs on CMT May 31 at 10:00 am and 12:30am (ET). The program will also be broadcast as follows:
- Jun 1 - 11am & 8pm ET
- Jun 2 - 7:30pm ET
- Jun 3 - 11am ET
- Jun 4 - 3:30pm ET
- Jun 5 - 11:30pm ET
- Jun 6 - 1 pm ET
You can also visit CMT online to view video clips.
Bluegrass Festival and Events Calendar
May 30 - Audie Blaylock and Redline will stop in for a performance on the WDVX Blueplate Special at 1:00 PM (Eastern) today. Tune in online at WDVX.com.
May 30-31 Melfest - White Lake, NC - Featuring the music of The Grass Cats, Country Gentlemen, Al Batten & Bluegrass Reunion, Carolina Road and more.
May 30 - June 1 — Bluegrass on the River will be held at the Nature and Raptor Center in Pueblo Colorado. The 3 day festival will play host to The Bluegrass Patriots, Fireweed, Palmer Divide, The Hartmann Family Band and many more.
May 30 - June 1 — Adirondack Bluegrass League Bluegrass Roundup takes place in Galway, NY. The 3 day event will feature the music of several talented local groups who donate their time for the roundup. Tickets are $10 (Fri) and $18 (Sat.) or a weekend pass can be had for $30. more info can be found at http://www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com/abl_roundup.htm
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