Posts Tagged ‘ Jerry Douglas ’

Banjoist Noam Pikelny rolling out “Beat The Devil and Carry A Rail” on Compass Records


Category: CD Release

By Compass Records
September 8, 2011

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Noam Pikelny is releasing his long awaited second album Beat The Devil and Carry A Rail on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 on Compass Records.

Noam Pikelny is undeniably the next big thing to happen to the 5-string banjo, a player of unparalleled technique, he confounds and inspires listeners with his mastery of the instrument. As a member of Punch Brothers, he has helped to broaden the awareness of the banjo in the mainstream, earning the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo…

Styx Guitarist Tommy Shaw Turns Bluegrass “Renegade” On New CD


Category: Bluegrass News

By BluegrassJournal
March 23, 2011

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Tommy Shaw, guitarist of legendary rock band Styx, released his debut Bluegrass album, “The Great Divide” yesterday, March 22nd, 2011, through Pazzo Music/Fontana Distribution. The album features an impressive roster of guest musicians, including: Alison Krauss, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Rob Ickes, Stuart Duncan, Byron House, Gary Burr and many more.

With this album, Tommy Shaw, a Montgomery, Alabama native, establishes himself as an authentic addition to the Bluegrass community….

Sarah Jarosz Releasing “Follow Me Down” May 17


Category: CD Release

By Sugar Hill Records
February 24, 2011

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Nashville, Tenn., — What Sarah Jarosz’s acclaimed debut CD, Song Up In Her Head, suggests, Follow Me Down confirms. Jarosz is incapable of getting stuck in a rut. Her approach to acoustic music is expansive and vital and she sees no need to choose between old-timey and modern material. With her picking, singing and writing ability…

Dates Announced For 2011 StageCoach Country Music Festival


Category: Festival News

By BluegrassJournal
November 12, 2010

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Indio, CA., — Next year’s StageCoach Country Music Festival, set for Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 2011, not only marks the annual music festival’s fifth consecutive year, it also features the return of some of country music’s top charting artists to the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood head a musical line-up that celebrates more than five decades of country and will include performances from Darius Rucker, Loretta Lynn, Josh Turner, Leon Russell, Easton Corbin, Gatlin Brothers, Jack Ingram, Mel Tillis, Rodney Crowell, Wanda Jackson, Rhonda Vincent…

Charlie Louvin Benefit Raises $20,000+


Category: Bluegrass News

By Hope River Entertainment
November 9, 2010

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Bell Buckle, Tenn., — Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Louvin along with the Bell Buckle Banquet Hall in Bell Buckle, Tenn., would like to thank everyone who came out for the benefit concert and auction on Saturday night, Oct. 30. Over $20,000 was raised to help Louvin, who is battling pancreatic cancer, with his medical bills.

“I’m not surprised, not really,” said performer Valerie Smith