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All the News That's ....
One of the things that new listeners of a genre need is information about that genre. There are lots of sources of information from historical to today's happenings. While there are periodicals that can be found on newsstands, Americana information may be regional unless you subscribe to a specific magazine. One alternative is web-based magazines. We'll explore two such sites this month that provide information on Bluegrass.
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Indie Artists Worth a Look
The one thing I've found over the past several years is that there is plenty of talent out there that doesn't get a recording contract with some Nashville label. One excellent source is MP3.com; others can only be found after some painstaking searches through various Internet sites. This month we'll take a look at two independent artists (actually one is a group) that may be worth a listen.
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Bluegrass Associations Promoting the Genre at the Local Level
Whle most music fans of any genre are familiar with artists of national fame, many listeners are not familiar with local artists. The problem is one of finding them and the opportunities to hear their music. This is the raison d'etre (reason for being) of the various local and regional music associations. This month we'll take a look at several of these sites, but give you a place to find other similar sites that may be in your area.
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Broaden Your Horizons with Bluegrass
More sites are biting the dust. This month I'll update you on the latest demises as well as introduce you to a Bluegrass group that has been around for some time in various incarnations, but is introducing a new CD and rereleasing an old one.
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Celebration in Bluegrass Country
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MerleFest - Bluegrass, Fresh Air, Sunshine, and Smiling Faces
Signs of spring are becoming evident in the Carolinas and with spring comes festival season. Of the many spring festivals in our region MerleFest is one of the most enjoyable. The sound of Bluegrass music combines perfectly with the fresh air and sunshine at this outdoor celebration.
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Crowder Review: B Collision
I find it impossible at this point not to expect something wonderful and innovative from David Crowder.
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Keeneland Race Track Lexington, KY
Horse racing season kicks off in April for Lexington, KY. Keeneland provides a fun afternoon full of excitement and firsthand exposure to Bluegrass culture.
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The Foggy Hogtown Boys Concert
At the legendary Wheel Club in Montreal, Toronto’s The Foggy Hogtown Boys weather a sweltering night to deliver a fantastic set of hard-driving bluegrass music.
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Does Music Make Kids Smarter?
The answer is "Yes", According to People for the Hillbilly Way - but it's Bluegrass, not Mozart.
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Garth Newel: Keeping our Musical Heritage Alive and Well
The Garth Newel Music Center lets us experience the calming serenity of nature, and fine dining while enjoying the best in chamber and a wide spectrum of outstanding music. The intimate setting is reminiscent of gatherings of a earlier, less hectic era.
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MerleFest Revisited
Just over two years ago I wrote an article about MerleFest, an annual music festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina featuring mostly Americana style music. This year I was fortunate enough to attend my fourth consecutive MerleFest and just like my previous three visits, the experience did not fail to amaze me.
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More From Hawaii....
Read about several key contributions Hawaii has made to the music world.
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Real Country Music For The Reast Of Us
For those who noticed the change in the title of this section during June, you may have wondered what was going on. For those who are looking for the Country page for July may have to stand by. After last month's article, I've decided to change the focus of my topic to the Americana style of the greater Country and Western genre. This means we'll be looking at Bluegrass and Western styles of music. I'm hoping that Suite 101 will find someone, maybe a with a younger point-of-view, to bring back a "New Country" topic. Over the next month, I'll be changing the links to reflect the new topic. Let's look at two sites for this new topic.
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What Is Americana?
Many may be wondering exactly what styles of "Country" music are included under this topic of Americana. While evryone's definition may be different, I'm going to define it generally as traditional forms of the genre. Specifically, besides Bluegrass and Western styles, I'll also cover those mainstream artists that consistently perform Traditional Country music. Some examples of this latter category include not only Mandy Barnett and Brad Paisley, but Hank Williams III and Danni Leigh. This month we'll take a look at the sites of both a recent IBMA Female award winner as well as one of the associations promoting Western music.
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Christian Country Music
Christian Country Music has been around for generations, originating as a blend of music from the mountains, the world of cowboys, and from southern plantation life.
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David Crowder
From Relevant Books on Sept. 12,"Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die: Or (The Eschatology of Bluegrass")addresses issues of death & the afterlife.
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Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band are well respected in the Bluegrass world. Kenny knows what he's talking about when he says Gospel has always been a part of bluegrass.
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Kentucky Derby Party Menu
Celebrate the "Run for the Roses" with Kentucky's signature foods.
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run for the roses
Kentucky’s durable pleasures
Forget the rat race, slow down your heart rate and delight in the simple pleasures of a bygone era
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Lawns in Desert Gardens
Contrary to much popular thought, lawns do have an appropriate place in a desert garden. They prevent erosion, help cool the environment, and offer a recreation area.
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Peasall Sisters Interview
The Peasall Sisters of bluegrass fame are remarkably easy-going and balanced. They kept things low-key in our recent interview. And orderly. Boy, are they orderly!
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Telluride, Colorado’s 5 Best Fests
Visitors from all over the world descend upon the mountain town of Telluride for events as varied as the highly regarded Film Festival and the unusual Mushroom Festival.
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The Guitar Capo
Capos are sometimes thought of, even referred to as, cheaters. Nothing could be further from the truth for the bluegrass, country or folk guitarist.
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The Peasall Sisters: Home to You
You may recall the bluegrass-playin’ Peasall Sisters from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” but their new “Home to You” will give you lots of better reasons to remember them.
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Putting the Lawn to Bed
What should we do to prepare our lawns for the winter? That depends on what kind of lawn you have.
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2007 Southern Holiday Lights
Christmas Spirit is at high wattage with lit trees and winter wonderlands across the South. From Alabama to Texas the holidays sparkle with light displays.
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winner for the seasonal glee
Notre Dame de Grass Concert
Montreal’s bluegrass super-group Notre Dame de Grass delivers a scorching show of authentic traditional music to an adoring hometown crowd.
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The All Good Music Festival
The All Good Music Festival offers a family-friendly campout weekend, July 13-15, 2007, in Masontown, West Virginia, just 13 or so miles East of Morgantown.
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The Crooked Road
With riches of old time mountain, bluegrass and gospel music ringing throughout Appalachians and Blue Ridge Mountains - Virginia offers travelers a melodic journey.
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The Most Famous Acoustic Guitar
One acoustic guitar has been copied more than any other but never equalled. It is easily the most recognizeable and famous acoustic guitar ever - the Martin D-28...
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Types of Sod
Different grasses perform well in different climates. Kentucky blugrass and fescues work well in northern climates, while bermuda and centipede are found in the south.
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US: Kentucky Travel Facts & Trivia
United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln.
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churchill downs trivia
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museum of the horse lexington
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national corvette museum bowling green
Youth Being Taught More Than Golf
The national after-school golf curriculum offfered by Total Golf Adventures has the potential to reach more kids than any other current youth golf program.
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"Rockin" Ronnie Pierce
In this issue I will discuss driver Ronnie Pierce and look back on his accomplishments.
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1999 Meadowlands Highlights
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April News Highlights
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August News Highlights
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Catch-Driver
In this issue I will give discuss the role of the catch-driver. The catch-driver is a person that primarily drives for a living, and does no horse training or limited horse training.
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Choice Cuts: January 2004
Happy 2004, folks! MUSIC REVIEWS featuring Death Cab for Cutie, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Snapcase and Tyrades.
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Choice Cuts: May 2003
Indie music's latest and greatest. Featuring Lisa Germano, A.M. Vibe, Jake Armerding, The BellRays, Bitter bitter weeks, Brady Brock, Central Falls, James Cohen, and Smoking Popes.
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Erin McKeown: Distillation
Folk...jazz...bluegrass...wrapped into a playful and pained collection of songs from a young singer / songwriter who seems equal parts past and future.
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Handicapping
In this issue I will give you my theory on handicapping harness raceway horses. This theory is a technical theory and more advanced then your typical newspaper handicap journalist theory.
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Industry Problems
In this issue I will give discuss the problems facing the racing industry and possible solutions. I will also discuss what I perceive as the track of the future.
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July News Highlights
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June News Highlights
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Lawns: Winterizers
Winterizing the lawn is one of the most beneficial horticultural practices a home owner can perform. This is the time of the year when maximum strength is build in the grass plants ... provided it is time and carried out properly. Learn what the "winterizer" application is, why it is important, and how to apply it to your lawn. Also, learn which fertilizer types to buy for your winterizer. Did you know that most conventional "Winterizer" fertilizer types sold today are not the best to use. Learn which types to use, and why!!!
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May News Highlights
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Meadowlands History 1998
Meadowlands History 1998
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