Posts Tagged ‘ Jim Hurst ’

Jim Hurst stepping down from Claire Lynch Band

Category: Bluegrass News

By Dan Tackett
December 7, 2009

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Guitar wiz Jim Hurst is ending his longtime affiliation with Claire Lynch — first as a member of the Front Porch String Band for five years and another five with the Claire Lynch Band.

Hurst made the announcement himself in a self-penned newsletter to his fans….

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Pick the 2009 IBMA Guitar Player of the Year? Vote Now.

Category: IBMA Nominees

By Travis Tackett
August 28, 2009

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Vote for your favorite Bluegrass Guitar slinger and see if you and the readers of BluegrassJournal.com can pick the winners for the 2009 International Bluegrass Music Awards. The IBMA Awards Show takes place during the World Of Bluegrass Week on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 pm (Central Time) at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

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Jim Hurst offering guitar lessons online.

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
July 3, 2009

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Jim Hurst, the much lauded guitarist with the Claire Lynch Band, has started offering guitar lessons over the internet via webcam. All that is required for the online lessons is a webcam, broadband internet connection and a chat program.

According to a recent newsletter, Hurst is offering intermediate and advanced lessons in flatpicking or fingerstyle guitar….

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Claire Lynch to release “Whatcha Gonna Do” Sept. 8

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
July 1, 2009

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Burlington, MA – Claire Lynch, one of acoustic music’s most versatile singers, will release “Whatcha Gonna Do” September 8 on Rounder Records. A new Claire Lynch album does more than herald the arrival of a new collection of stellar vocals and tight, tasteful arrangements – each album also showcases Lynch’s remarkable taste in songs. “Whatcha Gonna Do” is no exception – it brims over with powerful songs, extraordinary vocals, and top-of-the-line musicianship….

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Claire Lynch plays the Grey Eagle

Category: Events

By Bob Dieterlen
April 16, 2009

Asheville, NC — Veteran bluegrass performer, Claire Lynch and the Claire Lynch Band will be playing The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC on Sunday April 19th, 2009. The general admission show will start at 8 PM with tickets going for $12.00 in advance or $15.00 the day of the show.

The Grey Eagle describes itself as a smoke free, live music venue with events for all ages. For tickets or more information call 1-828-232-5800 or visit them at www.thegreyeagle.com….

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