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A great line-up of some awesome bluegrass music…. musical tributes to the greats of the music!  Don’t miss this one folks…

The Buckeye Bluegrass Festival in Greenwich, Ohio…

August 12th, 13th and 14th!

More information can be found at their website…    www.BluegrassMountaineers.net

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2010 Rural Rhythm Records
Produced by Randy Kohrs
Recorded at Slack Key Studio, Nashville, TN

“Quicksand” is another first-class production from Randy Kohrs which includes some excellent accompaniment by artists including Scott Vestal, Mike Sumner, Clay Hess, Bryan Sutton, Tim Crouch, Adam Steffey, Russell Moore and many, many others. This CD includes a powerful mix of contemporary bluegrass, blues, country and gospel.

What stands out in this album are the powerful lyrics especially in the gospel-ish tunes ” If You Think Its Hot Here” and the title-track, “Quicksand”. If you are looking for a traditional-bluegrass CD this is not the album for you, however if you feel like jumping the fence this is just the album for you. With a line-up of pickers, vocalist and song variety this CD leaves you wanting more, so purchase it online or run down to the nearest store and join the rest of us in the “Quicksand.”

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- Rob Lawson, TheBluegrassJournal.com

Artist: Michael Martin Murphey
Album: Buckaroo Blue Grass II – Riding Song
Produced by Michael Martin Murphey and Ryan Murphey

Not being a huge Michael Martin Murphey fan, I approached this album with a pre-opinion that I was wasn’t going to like it, after listening to a few tracks I realized that my opinion had been changed instantly and it has become one of my favorite albums. Although, I wouldn’t call this a strictly bluegrass album, if you like stories of the west, horses, cowboys and “Backslider’s Wine” you will enjoy this cd.

I used to always like to hear my Uncle Dale play and sing Michael Martin Murphey’s song “Wildfire” and to my surprise it is one of the songs featured on this cd but only with a more bluegrass style drive. Featuring MM Murphey and Carrie Hassler on vocals this has become my favorite songs on the album and with the addition of the banjo (Charlie Cushman), mandolin (Troy Engle), dobro (Rob Ickes) and fiddle (Troy Engle) it puts it into a genre I can relate to. Other great tunes from the album are “Blue Sky Riding Song” and “Desert Rat”.

Overall, If you are a Michael Martin Murphey fan you will not be disappointed one bit, also if you are not a fan and you are kind of timid about trying this one out I recommend that you jump behind the riens and give this one a ride.

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- Rob Lawson
TheBluegrassJournal.com

This exciting event welcomes 5-6 local/regional competitive teams to prepare Baby-back Ribs & Beef Brisket in their own styles. While they vie for a trophy & prize money, you benefit. Each team will be preparing enough meat that everyone should have a chance to partake in their culinary creations. Don’t worry, Dan & I will also be providing many delicious sides to complement the meats.

The teams will begin cooking as early as 7am and will finish at 5:30 when they will be required to submit their samples for judging. Please feel free to come meet the chefs, watch them prepare their entries or be judged by a three member panel. This year’s judges will be Patti Ceresa, Steve Hadaway & Tom Mawhinney. After the judging and award ceremony, dinner will be served at 6:30pm.

A new band will also be making their SJRYC debut at the event as we will be treated to the music of The Corn Fed Girls. This Blue Grass/Country band should complement that cook-out atmosphere perfectly!

“Life Goes On” First Single From Next MACC Festival CD

Nashville, TN – For the past ten years, the Musicians Against Childhood Cancer festival, commonly referred to as the MACC, has taken place just outside of Columbus, OH, and from year one, has attracted some of the biggest names in bluegrass and acoustic music. Festival promoter Darrel Adkins established the event, which draws more and more fans each year, as a charity benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and has raised over $500,000.00 since its inception. While the MACC started out as strictly a bluegrass festival, it has since grown to include Americana and country music, and feature some of Nashville’s most renowned hit songwriters. To further promote the festival, the second MACC CD, entitled Life Goes On, containing mostly live performances from the festival from 2006 through 2009, will be released this year. The first single is the title track, as well as the only studio production, and is currently being offered as a free download through the MACC website, www.bluegrassclassic.com.

The first MACC project, Celebration of Life, was released in 2006 on Skaggs Family Records and subsequently won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Album of the Year award. Life Goes On will bring back many of the artists heard on its predecessor, many of whom participate on the single, including Carl Jackson, Ronnie Bowman, Jerry Salley, Larry Cordle, and Ricky Wasson, who all sing a verse in the song. A nostalgic tribute to loved ones passed on, “Life Goes On,” written by Steve Thomas and Dale Pyatt, was recorded and mixed by Randy Kohrs at his Slack Key Studio in Nashville, TN, where Kohrs also shared in production duties and leant his instrumental and vocal talents. A full listing of artists and musicians heard on the single can also be found on the website.

An interview conducted by Kyle Cantrell is scheduled to air on Sirius/XM’s Bluegrass Junction station, where he chats with several of those involved, spins “Life Goes On”, and plays a few tracks from Celebration of Life, as well. While the interview aired initially on June 14th, 2010, it will be replayed on July 2nd, 2010 at 7:00am and Saturday, July 17th, 2010.

You can click here to learn more and download your free song!

All bands and performers invited to perform at this year’s annual Laurel Music Festival-reserve the stage now!!

The Laurel Music Festival is a three day event with the purpose to raise funds for the youth in Laurel. The youth have been without a park of any kind in the town for decades-we feel that it’s time to change that. The goal is to raise funds to purchase playground equipment to place on the newly purchased land. The festival is going to be held August 20-22-there will be lots of events spread out throughout the three day weekend, but the heart of this event is the music!

Last year we were so fortunate to have 15 amazing bands donate their time for such a great cause; we are hoping to do the same thing this year! We had bands traveling from three different states, many hours away, and some were close to home, but they all came together and had a great time to raise money for kids in need of a park. If your band is looking for a venue to showcase your talent in front of a large crowd-this is your chance. State of the art sound, stage, and lights will be provided for you-just show up with your instruments and play.

Don’t forget to bring your merchandise; T-shirts, CD’s, and posters-a tent to sell your merchandise will be provided for you.

This three day event will run from Friday, August 20th 5:00pm-1:00pm to Saturday, August 21st 10:00am-1:00pm to Sunday, August 22nd 9:00am-4:00pm. If any of these days and times work for you give us a call at 765-647-0200 or log onto laurelfestivals.com and shoot us an email.

This event is sponsored by the Laurel Youth Council-all proceeds go to benefit the town of Laurel for a new park for the kids.

The Laurel Music Festival; August 20-22 held in Laurel, Indiana looks to be bigger and better than the previous year! Crowds in 2009 peaked at over 15,000 for the three day music festival. The fifteen bands that performed last year are expected to grow to 20 or more and there will be a second stage added to accommodate the many bands.

This is a well rounded music festival with many events such as; a huge flea market, a “Music-Fest Idol” competition, an extra large car show, hog calling competition, beer garden and plenty of good Southeastern Indiana cooking.

We are again asking for your help to get the word out about our bluegrass venue. Our purpose is to preserve and promote bluegrass music.

We have live bluegrass music every Sunday (April thru Sept) from 2-4:30 pm right here on our farm. We are closed on holiday weekends.

July 11 we will have a professional national touring bluegrass band called GOLDWING EXPRESS. We have a $10 reservation/donation for this show. The 1st 150 to reserve will have seating inside. There will be tents for those reserving after that & they will need to bring their lawn chair. Of course they can come and pay at the gate also.The stage is high so there are no bad seats even under the tents.

We need your help to get the word out on this upcoming show. These entertainers are from Branson, MO and consist of 3 Native Americans (Creek Tribe) & their Father (not Native American). They do an awesome show and are real crowd pleasers.

Thanks,

Don & Sue Treadway
Flatland Bluegrass Barn
www.flatlandbluegrassbarn.com
765-732-3440

Mark your calendar for
Frontenac Old Time Country Music Championship
July 24th –25th, 2010
Bedford Hall, 1381 Westport Rd.
7 km east of hwy. 38

Show your musical talent – enter the
Singing, Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo & Mandolin Contest
Enter early – Limited Space
Prize Money – Ribbons
New this year – Fiddle & Guitar Workshops
Affordable Family Fun in a down-home atmosphere

Look us up on Facebook
Info: Joan Shepherd – 613.374.5477
Email: joanshepherd445@hotmail.com
www.frontenacoldtimemusic.com

Several local bands and venues have been having great success with a screen printing company right here in Toledo, Ohio. The Say Something Screenprinting company is a small firm that specializes in great results for bluegrass folk! John Kieran has been doing work for several local bands and venues and everyone is pleased! Copus Hill Bluegrass, Deepwater, the Spanky Moore Gang and others as well as the Glass City Opry and Virgie’s Raccoon Hunter’s Bluegrass Show have all been happy customers.

John has assembled a lovely offer for all his bluegrass clients!

“SILVER GRASS PACKAGE”
20 shirts various colors- sizes s-xl $160 (average of $8 per shirt)
Additional shirts up to total of 49 shirts $8 per shirt add to above. Add on for larger sizes $3 per shirt

“GOLD GRASS PACKAGE”
50 shirts various colors-sizes s-xl $300 (average of $6 per shirt)
Additional shirts up to total of 99 shirts
add $6 per shirt to above.
Add on for larger sizes 2xl-3xl $2.75 per shirt

“PLATINUM GRASS PACKAGE”
100 shirts various colors-sizes s-xl $550 ( average of $5.50 per shirt)
Additional shirts would be $5.50 added to above . Add on for larger sizes 2xl-3xl $2.50 per shirt

All prices include screen, shirts and printing.

Graphic Art Design is additional, if you do not have a camera ready logo. Don’t worry though, we have a couple of great artists that can help you design a perfect shirt for a very reasonable cost. We want you to succeed and we want you to have great eye-catching graphics that will suit your band great!

Shipping is additional, though they’re happy to arrange local pickup for free and can even use our extensive network of venues and gigging bands to get you your shirts for free. Give them a call!

Proud Printers for the Glass City Opry, Deepwater Bluegrass,
Bluegrass Music Jams, Romulus Coonhunters, Hot Guitar Licks,
Copus Hill Bluegrass, Country Music Stage and more!

Band shirts are a great way to get your band’s information out and around, and a good quality shirt at a decent price is always a great thing! It’s a great way for fans to support your efforts and it can turn a so-so gig into a great one!

So consider giving John a call to see about printing your bluegrass group’s next shirt order! We’re sure that you’ll love the results and the service!

Say Something Screen Printing
John Kiernan (419) • 464 • 1800
www.saysomethingscreenprinting.com