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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder in Columbus, Ohio…
On Friday, May 10, 14-time Grammy winner and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and his band KentuckyThunder will perform with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
This is ProMusica’s 13th - annual Spring Soirée benefit & concert and the orchestra is thrilled to work withRicky for this one-night-only performance!
The Spring Soirée concert provides ProMusica the opportunity to present unique and innovativeprogramming to its community by collaborating with some of the music industry’s most talented crossover artists—and this year’s blend of bluegrass and classical musicians is no exception. Ricky and Kentucky Thunder will join forces with the orchestra to perform favorite tunes such as Crossing the Briney, Pig in the Pen and Highway 40 Blues.
This annual concert and benefit combines food and festivities with an exuberant performance that is not to be missed! Tickets are selling at a record pace but seats for the concert and pre-concert party are still available.
Single tickets for the concert are available for $35-$80.
The concert begins at 8pm.
To purchase tickets,please contact the ProMusica office (614-464-0066 or visit www.promusicacolumbus.org).
Blue Sky Folk Festival… Kirkland Ohio!
Blue Sky Folk Festival
Saturday, May 4 11 a.m. –7 p.m. Kirtland, Ohio
A day-long folk music jam with workshops, great food and jamming outside, and an inside main stage. Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line headlining. Fun for all ages. Bring your instrument! Bring your dancing shoes! Playground, crafts and storytelling for the kids. Bring your instrument to jam for $5 discount at the gate. Kids get in free. Waltz to music by Wendy Leigh Barlow & Bob Bellamy between sets. Special Appearance by FolkAlley.com host Jim Blum, instrumental in building the folk music scene in Northeast Ohio. Rachel & the Beatnik Playboys plays old-time roots/Americana, honky-tonk, blues, country, jazz. Other artists decorating the Main Stage will be Spoon Too Soon, Caty Petersilge Trio, Pete McDonald and Mr. Haney
More information www.blueskyfolkfest.com
Gypsy Runaway Train puts the Roys on the Fast Track…
June 4 Release Contains Bluegrass Originals & Duo’s Favorite Standards
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Nashville, TN (April 17, 2013) – THE ROYS latest full-length release, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN, puts the award- winning sibling duo on the fast track. Due in stores on June 4, their third outing for Rural Rhythm Records contains six Roys’ originals and some of their all-time favorite Bluegrass and Country classics. Hot vocals, steamin’ pickin’, unbridled enthusiasm and passion make this 13-track wonder a celebration of the Roots genre. Says Elaine Roy, “There was a real sense of freedom surrounding this whole project. The album strips away all pretenses and gives the listener a glimpse of both the highs and lows of life.”
Recorded following the death of Lee’s beloved father-in-law and during Elaine’s painful divorce, the songs indeed address a broad spectrum of emotion. For Lee, the entire process was cathartic. “I wrote ‘Another Minute’ about my Grandpa,” he notes. “But it makes you think about all kinds of loss. Putting those feelings out there in a song makes it easier to live with them.” Bluegrass wouldn’t be Bluegrass without plenty of raw emotion, and Elaine delves deep on the extremely personal “Half Of Me,” written about her recent divorce. Heart-wrenching vocals and moving lyrics offer a poignant look at the separation. Lee shines on the Gospel song “He Took Your Place,” a tune he’s been performing live for most of his professional career. GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN isn’t just about pain. The disc vibrates with positive thoughts and up-tempo energy on “You Can Count On My Love,” ”Born With A Hammer In My Hand,” the Haggard classic “Ramblin’ Fever,” as well as the title track which celebrates THE ROYS’ fans and the road. The twosome brings exquisite harmonies to bear on a uniquely-arranged rendition of “Blue Moon Of Kentucky” that will surely leave Mr. Bill Monroe smiling. TRACK LISTING After bursting onto the Bluegrass scene in 2011 with the Top 10 debut albumLONESOME WHISTLE (RRR), THE ROYS followed with their sophomore projectNEW DAY DAWNING in 2012. That landmark EP debuted at #2 on the BILLBOARD Bluegrass Albums Chart, reached #1 on Amazon’s Bluegrass Best-Sellers list, and remains on BLUEGRASS UNLIMITED MAGAZINE’s Top 15Albums chart. Additionally, songs from the EP continue to dominate the weekly and monthly Top 20 BLUEGRASS TODAY charts. For Sam Passamano II, President of Rural Rhythm Records, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN is right on track. “It really showcases Lee and Elaine’s vocals and their signature sibling harmonies. The quality, fine selection and diversity of the songs also help make this such an important and powerful album for them. The fact that THE ROYS used their touring band on the cover tracks also speaks to a commitment to bring their fans a stronger connection between the music on disc and their live shows.” Fans can connect with THE ROYS at www.theroysonline.com, Facebook andTwitter. |
Cats and the Fiddler Farewell Concert…
Looking for Musicians…
| Catholic Charities Regional Agency, Southern Columbiana County Region, is planning a charity bluegrass concert to help fund our senior center and our homeless drop-in center. We are planning a 2 hour concert with a variety of bluegrass bands and some local talent. We are looking to set a date August 23, 24 or 25th in East LIverpool, Ohio.
We are seeking any bluegrass performers who would be interested in donating a 15 minute set. We will be having the concert at the ampetherater in Thompson Park in East Liverpool.
Anyone interested can contact me at my email or by calling 330-744-3320.
Ann Brandt
Program Director
Catholic Charities Regional Agency
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Bluegrass Festival in Metamora, Indiana
Featuring….
My Favorite Bluegrass Band
The Retread Bluegrass Band
Open Rail
Berachah Valley
Tish and Company
Appalachian Grass
All Proceeds go to support the mission of the Whitewater Canal Byway Association
For
Special Event Pricing
Event Schedule
Or to Register
Call 765-647-2541
or go to www.whitewatercanalscenicbyway.org
Find us on facebook @Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway
19067 US Highway 52 • Metamora, Indiana
4 Fun Filled Days
Including:
Camping, open mic night,
workshops, jam session, instrument
vendors and more!
Featuring
Appalachian Grass
Tish and Co.
The Retread BG Band
Berachah Valley
Open Rail
My Favorite Bluegrass Band
…..And More
The Hart Brothers at Marantha Community Center
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Black Diamond would like to invite you out Saturday, March 23 @ 6pm to join us along with The Hart Brothers band for a great night of Bluegrass Music. As usual the doors open at 5pm with music starting at 6. The show is to be held at 6240 Lucas Pike Plain City Ohio at the Maranatha Community Center. Concessions will be available including all the favorite deserts from Der Dutchman and Millers home made ice cream.
For more information visit our web site at www.blackdiamondbbohio.webs.com
See you there.
 The Hart Brothers Band, formed in 1979 by Myron (Pete) Hart, Heamon (Tib) Hart and Arman (Sam) Hart.
Currently we have six recording projects to our credit. The first three were distributed on the Old Homestead label and the last three were self-produced. We try to keep our material as “fresh” as possible. In other words, we try to avoid songs that have been recorded many times or that have been “done to death” focusing instead on original material or re-arrangement of material to suit our style or needs. When we set about to arrange our material, we try to put our own stamp on it creatively. Whether it be a different vocal twist or an instrumental scheme, we pride ourselves in a style we feel is uniquely our own.
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Mike Snider at the Clyde High School, April 6th, 2013!
Communities for the Arts, in Clyde, Ohio is bringing Grand Ole Opry member, Mike Snider and his String Band to Clyde High School on Saturday, April 6th.
The concert is at 7:30 pm and all seats are reserved and priced at $20.
Call 419-547-0588 to order tickets.
More information can be found at www.communitiesfortheartsclyde.org or
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Communities-for-the-Arts-Clyde/291678864687?ref=hl
Bluegrass Opry Barn Schedule
2012/2013 SCHEDULE
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MAR 2, 2013 (Saturday)
Republik Steele
(from Kentucky)
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MAR 16, 2013 (Saturday)
Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain
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MAR 30, 2013 (Saturday)
The Kevin Prater Band
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APR 13, 2013 (Saturday)
Echo Valley
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APR 27, 2013 (Saturday)
Clarence Kelly & NuCut Road
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May 11, 2013
Bo Isaac & The Rounders
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More shows to be added to schedule.
All Shows Start At 7:00 PM—Family Type Atmosphere
Parking behind building
The Bluegrass Opry Barn is located at 9461 ST RT 66, Oakwood, OH in Paulding County.
1 mile North of Oakwood or 14 miles South of Defiance.
For INFORMATION contact: 419-594-2816
THE BLUEGRASS OPRY BARN
THE HOME OF REAL BLUEGRASS
MUSIC