John Trout's Bluegrass World

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival Announces Headliners

2012-02-10T11:44:00.001-05:00

The Laurel Highlands Bluegrass festival is proud to announce the headliners for their upcoming festival. June 15 & 16 2012, Benefit Ligonier Twp (Waterford) VFC, Ligonier PA. Scheduled to appear: The Larry Stephenson Band The Jeanette Williams Band Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie Full lineup coming soon. Website is not yet updated, but will be soon.

Traditional Ties, 02/12/12, Playlist

2012-02-10T11:24:00.001-05:00

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Traditional Ties, 02/05/12, Playlist

2012-02-02T11:26:00.000-05:00

From:John Trout (tties91@hotmail.com) Sent:Thu 2/02/12 11:18 AM To: me me (tties91@hotmail.com) .ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Dailey & Vincent - http://daileyvincent.musiccitynetworks.com/ - http://shop.crackerbarrel.com/Music-Browse-by-Category/b/2861987011?ie=UTF8&title=Music

Traditional Ties, 01/29/12, Playlist

2012-01-26T21:42:00.000-05:00

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Traditional Ties, 01/22/12, Playlist

2012-01-18T11:15:00.000-05:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie - http://www.gotech.com/BillEmerson/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Shenandoah Drive - http://shenandoahdrive.com/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill

Triditional Ties, 01/16/12, Playlist

2012-01-14T09:54:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new adds: Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie- http://www.gotech.com/BillEmerson/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Ivan Rosenburg & the Foggy Hogtown Boys - http://foggyhogtownboys.com/foggy/index.html - http://www.ivanrosenberg.com/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill MonroeCounty2:00 10:02 PMBill EmersonHome

Traditional Ties, 01/08/12, Playlist

2012-01-04T16:46:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new add: Missy Werner Band: http://www.missywerner.com/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMChubby WiseEighth of JanuaryAn American OrginalPinecastle3:18 10:00 PMMissy WernerI'd Rather Love a MemoryThree Kinds of LonesomeMissy Werner Music2:39 10:00 PMChubby WiseEighth of JanuaryAn American OrginalPinecastle3:18 10:08 PMBlue Moon RisingBody and

A Bluegrass Christmas Special on WYEP

2011-12-20T20:53:00.000-05:00

If you find yourself in need of Bluegrass on Christmas evening WYEP can provide it. Beginning at 8:00 PM eastern time, in place of regular Bluegrass programing, Bruce Mountjoy and John Trout will present four hours of Christmas 'grass. Tune in relax, unwind. 91.3 FM, Pittsburgh PA. Streaming http://wyep.org/

2011-12-16T09:37:00.000-05:00

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Traditional Ties, 12/11/11, Playlist

2011-12-09T09:36:00.000-05:00

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Traditional Ties, 12/04/11, Playlist

2011-12-03T15:41:00.001-05:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact Info for new adds: Tommy Webb - http://www.thetommywebbband.com/ Crowe Brothers - http://www.crowebrothers.com/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill MonroeCounty2:00 10:

Traditional Ties Playlist, 11/27/11

2011-11-27T19:55:00.001-05:00

Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Midnight Drive We Were Made for Each Other Midnight Drive Rooster Tone 3:01 10:07 PM A Skaggs Family Chtistmas Christmas Time's a Coming A Skaggs Family Christmas V2 Skaggs Family 2:49 10:11 PM Jed Marum Banjos We Have Heard on High Rejoice Boston

Traditional Ties, 11/20/11, Playlist

2011-11-20T14:15:00.000-05:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Carolina Road - http://www.carolinaroadband.com/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa - http://waynetaylorandappaloosa.com/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays

Traditional Ties, 11/13/11, Playlist

2011-11-11T13:07:00.002-05:00

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Traditional Ties, 11/06/11, Playlist

2011-11-03T20:47:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Nothin' Fancy - http://nothinfancybluegrass.com/ - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Dreams-Records/133323970063129 Eddie & Martha Adcock w/ Tom Gray - http://www.pxrec.com/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny

IBMA Awards show replaces Traditional Ties, 10/30/11

2011-10-29T19:28:00.000-04:00

The IBMA Awards show will be broadcast in the T'ties time slot this Sunday. 91.3 fm Pitsburgh PA, streaming http://wyep,org.

Traditional Ties, 10/23/11, Playlist

2011-10-20T14:16:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Laurie Lewis - http://www.laurielewis.com/ Leon Morris - http://www.pxrec.com/ Next Sunday, 10/30, Tties presents the IBMA Awards Show. Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill

Traditional Ties, 10/16/11, Playlist

2011-10-17T08:44:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} This show is a WYEP membership show, the playlist is shorter than normal. Thanks for your support. Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem RidgePlays Bill MonroeCounty3:30 10:03 PMJunior Sisk & Ramblers ChoiceA Far Cry From Lestewr

Traditional Ties, 10/09/11, Playlist

2011-10-04T09:42:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Dan Crary - http://dancrary.com/ - http://bluenightrecords.com/ Frank Wakefield - http://www.mossware.com/FrankLesn.html An interview with Nu-Blu is the feature. Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem

2011 IBMA Award Winners

2011-09-29T23:47:00.000-04:00

The Recipients of the 2011 International Bluegrass Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees for 2011 Del McCoury George Shuffler Entertainer of the Year Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers Vocal Group of the Year The Gibson Brothers Instrumental Group of the Year The Boxcars Male Vocalist of the Year Russell Moore Female Vocalist of the Year Dale Ann Bradley Emerging Artist of the Year The

Traditional Ties, 10/02/11, Playlist

2011-09-29T03:34:00.000-04:00

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Traditional Ties, 09/25/11, Playlist

2011-09-20T09:54:00.000-04:00

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Wade Mainer - RIP - 1907-2011

2011-09-14T15:38:00.000-04:00

Traditional Ties, 09/18/11, Playlist

2011-09-14T14:49:00.000-04:00

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Traditional Ties, SPECIAL PRESENTATION, 09/11/11, Playlist

2011-09-05T19:08:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} .ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} This Sunday's TTies will be a special presentation. We will open with a short commemoration of the tragedy of 9/11/2001. The balance of the show will be a

Traditional Ties, 09/04/11, Playlist

2011-08-30T09:07:00.000-04:00

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Traditional Ties, 08/28/11, Playlist

2011-08-23T21:47:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Darin and Brooke Aldridge - http://darinandbrookealdridge.com/ - http://crossroadsmusic.com/ Kruger Brothers - http://www.krugerbrothers.com/ Paul Williams - http://www.rebelrecords.com/artist.php?page_id=15 Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum

Traditional Ties, 08/21/11, Playlist

2011-08-16T21:00:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Junior Sisk - http://juniorsiskandramblerschoice.com/ - http://juniorsisk.us/ - http://www.rebelrecords.com/ AN INTERVIEW WITH JUNIOR SISK WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS SHOW. John Reischman - http://www.thejaybirds.com/ - http://www.corvus-records.com/

Traditional Ties, 08/14/11, Playlist

2011-08-10T14:09:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contacr info for new adds: Lonesome Highway - http://lhway.com/ Stoney Creek - http://www.stoneycreekbluegrass.net/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill MonroeCounty2:00 10:02 PMLonesome

Traditional Ties, 08/07/11, Playlist

2011-08-03T07:15:00.000-04:00

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Traditional Ties, 07/31/11, Playlist

2011-07-26T07:16:00.000-04:00

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Colenan Station Bluegrass Festival, July 22 & 23 UPDATE!!

2011-07-22T10:18:00.000-04:00

The Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival kicks off today at 4:00 PM on a brand new acoustically superior stage, and a newly expanded food sales area with additional choices. Plus great bands, superior sound, and gracious hosts. Shaded natural amphitheatre with additional covered seating areas available. Click here for complete band info as well as the schedule, directions, pictures from

2011-07-20T16:30:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Several new singles will be introduced. The entire second hour will feature bands appearing at the upcoming Pickin' in Parsons Festival. Aug. 4, 5 & 6. http://fiverivercampground.com/ We will also pay tribute to the late Kenny Baker. Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum

2011-07-19T13:59:00.000-04:00

DAILEY & VINCENT FIDDLE PLAYER, JESSE STOCKMAN, TEMPORARILY SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 19, 2011)—Sawing on a fiddle every day, while bringing joy to the soul, is not without its physical risks. Dailey & Vincent’s fiddler Jesse Stockman (pictured above at left) is currently under doctor’s orders to take a temporary break from all playing, the result of aggravating a

Traditional Ties, 07/17/11, Playlist

2011-07-13T14:15:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new add: Remington Ryde - http://www.remingtonryde.com/theband.htm The second hour will be devoted to the upcoming Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival, Http://blue-grass.org/festival Tim Custer, festival promoter will be my guest. Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill MonroeCounty2:00 10:02 PMLost PinesSweet

BlueHighways TV and Rural Rhythm in Joint Venture

2011-07-12T11:50:00.000-04:00

Hendersonville, TN - BlueHighways TV (BHTV) and Rural Rhythm Records announced today that they have formed a promotional partnership to bring the label’s artists to BHTV viewers through HD television specials, guest appearances and music video segments. As part of the new partnership, Rural Rhythm artists will also take to the festival stages to educate fans about BlueHighways TV. “It is

Traditional Ties, 07/10/11, Playlist

2011-07-06T04:46:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Lost Pines - http://www.lostpinesband.com/ Tony Holt & the Wildwood Valley Boys - http://www.wildwoodvalleyboys.net/ Russ Carson - http://www.pxrec.com/ - http://www.myspace.com/russcarson Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum NameLabelDuration 10:00 PMKenny BakerJerusalem Ridge (theme)Plays Bill MonroeCounty2:00 10:02 PMRuss CarsonI Feel the Blues Movin' InLast

Traditional Ties, 07/03/11, Playlist

2011-06-28T16:21:00.000-04:00

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Traditional Ties, 06/26/11, Playlist

2011-06-21T03:47:00.000-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: NewFound Road - http://www.newfoundroad.com/ - http://rounder.com/ Cedar Hill - http://www.cedarhillbluegrass.com/ - http://www.bluecirclerecords.com/ All4Hym - http://www.all4hym.com/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Air TimeArtist NameSong TitleAlbum

Traditional Ties, 06/19/11, Playlist

2011-06-15T13:33:00.002-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new adds: Audie Blaylock - http://www.audieblaylock.com/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Sierra Hull - http://www.sierrahull.com/ - http://www.rounder.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme)

Traditional Ties, 06/12/11, Playlist

2011-06-09T06:00:00.003-04:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Contact info for new add: Lewis Tradition - http://thelewistradition.com/ - http://www.daywind.com/ THE SECOND HOUR OF THIS SHOW IS PROGRAMED WITH THE BANDS APPEARING AT THE UPCOMING LAUREL HIHHLANDS BLUEGRASS FEATIVAL, JEFF BELL IS MY CO HOST. http://

Foundation for Bluegrass Music Grant Announcement‏

2011-06-08T17:03:00.000-04:00

FOUNDATION PLANS GRANTS IN MEMORY OF HAZEL DICKENS AND CARLTON HANEY Applications Being Accepted Through August 15, 2011The bluegrass music world lost two important icons in 2011 in the persons of Hazel Dickens and Carlton Haney. In their memory, the Foundation for Bluegrass Music will be funding grants and/or scholarships this

Traditional Ties, 06/05/11, Playlist

2011-06-06T21:31:00.000-04:00

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Traditional Ties, 05/29/11, Playlist

2011-05-25T10:03:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Russell Johnson - http://newtimerecords.com - http://bluegrasstunes.com SEVERAL SELECTIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY ARE INCLUDED. Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2;00 10:02 PM Russell Johnson Anytime Anyplace But Only You Anytime Anyplace But Only You New Time 3:10 10:06

Traditional Ties, 05/22/11, Playlist

2011-05-18T09:30:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: VW Boys - http://www.vwboys.com/ - http://mountainroadsrecordings.com/ Chigger Hill Boys & Terri - http://www.chiggerhill.com/ - http://www.daywind.com/ Glenn Gibson - http://glenngibsonmusic.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 3:00 10:03 PM VW Boys Amie Retroactive

Traditional Ties, 05/15/11, Playlist‏

2011-05-11T09:00:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Town Mountain - http://pinecastlemusic.com - http://www.townmountain.net/ Steve Spurgin - http://www.stevespurginmusic.com/ - http://bluenightrecords.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Steve Spurgin Fire on the Kettle Past Perfect Blue Night 4:36

Media Training Masterclass Webinar: May 19‏

2011-05-09T11:29:00.000-04:00

May 19 IBMA Webinar, “Media Training Masterclass – Making the Media Work for You” REGISTER BY CALLING 615-256-3222 Publicity is an essential tool in promoting an artist’s career, a new product or an event. But once you are in front of the microphone, are you prepared to deliver your message in a concise, engaging manner? Are you ready to take full advantage of every media opportunity

2011 Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival Details Announced

2011-05-06T20:50:00.000-04:00

A message from the Custer Family: Howdy everyone, It's hard to believe it's May and the outdoor festival season is about to get into full swing. With most folks starting to make summer plans, we want to take a moment to remind everyone about our July festival. We are lucky to have several fine bluegrass events within a short radius of our locale and we hope everyone takes

Traditional Ties, 05/08/11, Playlist‏

2011-05-04T17:50:00.000-04:00

Shannon Slaughter - http://www.countyclareband.com/fr_home.cfm Ashlee Blankenship - http://www.ashleeblankenship.com/ - http://www.mountainfever.com/ Bill Emerson - http://www.bluegrassville.com/billemerson/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2;00 10:02 PM Shannon

Back onstage: Lynn Morris reuniting with band at bluegrass festival

2011-04-30T22:19:00.001-04:00

By Jessica Wiant -- jwiant@nvdaily.com/ WINCHESTER --Pioneering the way for female bluegrass musicians, meeting the love of her life, advocating for animals, surviving a stroke: Lynn Morris' story has many chapters. At this year's Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, in the midst of the usual carnival food, parades, celebrities and attractions, for Morris, the page is turning once more. Morris

Mountain Home Music Label Tops the Charts With Dual #1s From The Boxcars and Balsam Range

2011-04-30T04:21:00.000-04:00

ARDEN, N.C., -- Mountain Home Music, a division of Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing, Inc., celebrates the very rare occurrence of garnering two #1 Bluegrass chart toppers in the same month. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine, which publishes the definitive radio airplay charts for Bluegrass music, has announced their May 2011 charts. Trains I Missed by Balsam Range tops the BU Singles Airplay

MERLEFEST 2011, PRESENTED BY LOWE’S, ANNOUNCES INSTRUMENT CONTEST WINNERS

2011-04-30T04:01:00.000-04:00

WILKESBORO, N.C. (April 29, 2011)—MerleFest 2011, presented by Lowe’s, held the Doc Watson Guitar Championship on Thursday, April 28 and the Merle Watson Bluegrass Banjo Contest on Friday, April 29. Ashe County Picker Tops MerleFest Guitar Contest For Eric Hardin of Warrensville, NC, winning the 2011 MerleFest Guitar Contest was a little bittersweet. “I’m ecstatic about winning,” said Hardin.

Traditional Ties, 05/01/11, Playlist‏

2011-04-26T12:54:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Alison Krauss - http://alisonkrauss.com/ - http://www.rounder.com/ Terry Baucom - http://www.terrybaucom.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Alison Krauss Paper Airplane Paper Airplane Rounder 3:37 10:09 PM Terry Baucom Do You Wrong Kind of Girl In a

Hazel Dickens, Obit and Arrangements

2011-04-23T21:30:00.000-04:00

Hazel J. Dickens By TOM BONE Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hazel J. Dickens, 75, of Washington, DC, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Washington Home Community Hospice in Washington, D.C. Born in Montcalm, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Hillary N. and Sarah J. Simpkins Dickens. Hazel was an award winning song writer and recording artist in Bluegrass and Folk Music.

Hazel Dickens Passes

2011-04-22T19:55:00.003-04:00

Bluegrass pioneer singer and songwriter, Hazel Dickens, passed away Thursday April 21. In the words of Bluegrass historian and performer Bob Artis, "Sad news; there was never a more passionate singer nor better songwriter in all of traditional music". Amen! The You Tube videos below, provide a brief bio of this elegant lady. Some of my favorite memories are of her appearances at the Elizabeth

Dailey & Vincent win GMA Dove Award‏

2011-04-21T14:08:00.000-04:00

Dailey & Vincent won their first GMA Dove Award, for Bluegrass Album of the Year, during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards ceremony held yesterday at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The award recognizes their all a cappella gospel collection on Rounder Records, "Singing From the Heart," which has raised funds for the Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville, Tennessee. The awards show will air on gmc this

Traditional Ties. 04/24/11, Playlist

2011-04-20T17:39:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: James Reams - http://jamesreams.com/ Doyle Lawson - http://doylelawson.com/ - http://crossroadsmusic.com/ Hillman, Pedersen - http://www.rounder.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM James Reams Going Home One Foot in the Honky Tonk Mountain Redbird 2:05

JASON WOOD, MANDOLIN PLAYER, JOINS AUDIE BLAYLOCK AND REDLINE

2011-04-15T10:35:00.000-04:00

Audie Blaylock & Redline welcome mandolin player, Jason Wood, from Statesville, NC. Having been brought up in a family filled with music, Jason developed a strong love of Traditional Bluegrass Music. Jason began playing guitar at the age of 7, then began playing mandolin in June of 2008 and was hired in 2009 by a North Carolina band, Constant Change, filming Song of The Mountains with

Traditional Ties, 04/17/11, Playlist‏

2011-04-13T09:19:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Micahel Cleveland - http://www.rounder.com/ - http://www.flamekeeperband.com/ Grasstowne - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ - http://www.grasstowne.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Michael Cleveland Dixie Special Fired Up Rounder 2:25 10:06 PM

The Grascals Talk "The Talk" - Debut On Popular CBS Show Tuesday, April 12

2011-04-11T11:14:00.000-04:00

Performance Follows Appearances at Country Thunder & Actor Steven Seagal's Birthday Bash Nashville, TN (April 11, 2011) -- Bluegrass icons, The Grascals, will make their debut on CBS TV's The Talk on Tuesday, April 12 when they perform their current single, "I Am Strong," from their CD, THE GRASCALS & FRIENDS - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin. The band's appearance on The Talk

Bluegrass Museum's summer festival to feature GRAMMY-winners

2011-04-08T10:21:00.000-04:00

by Gabrielle Gray, International Bluegrass Music Museum The International Bluegrass Music Museum's ROMP Bluegrass Roots and Branches Festival will be held June 23-25, 2011 at Yellow Creek Park just outside Owensboro, Ky. Headlining the event are Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Emmylou Harris, Trampled By Turtles, Carolina Chocolate Drops and Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile.

Traditional Ties, 04/10/11, Playlist

2011-04-06T10:21:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Larry Sparks - http://www.larrysparks.com/ - http://www.rounder.com/ The Roys - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ - http://www.theroysonline.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Larry Sparks Almost Home Almost Home Rounder 3:20 10:07 PM Roys Coal Mining

Cumberland River on Justified 4/6

2011-04-05T16:32:00.000-04:00

FIVE songs by Cumberland River included on Wed, April 6 Epiode of FX Network’s hit TV drama JUSTIFIED Band’s upcoming 2011 album set for release on Rural Rhythm Records Last week FX Productions and Sony Pictures Television announced they have ordered 13 new episodes for a third season of FX Network’s critically acclaimed hit drama, JUSTIFIED starring TIMOTHY OLYPHANT. The show is

Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Announces Finalists for 2011‏

2011-04-05T11:36:00.000-04:00

WILKESBORO, N.C. (April 5, 2011)—Finalists have been selected for the 19h annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, hosted by MerleFest 2011. The festival is scheduled for April 28-May 1, on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Writers of the following twelve songs, selected from over 1,053 entries, will compete on the Austin Stage at MerleFest on Friday

ATTN, RECORD LABELS & ARTISTS: Is Your Album Eligible for This Year's Awards?

2011-04-02T09:56:00.000-04:00

All professional members of IBMA will receive the first ballot for the International Bluegrass Music Awards in late May. A reference list of recordings reported to have been released during the eligibility period for this year’s awards, will be available at www.ibma.org or mailed upon request. IBMA compiles this information for members who may not be familiar or have access to actual

Classic shows on RBI

2011-04-02T09:41:00.000-04:00

From IBMA's Nancy Cardwell: INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC MUSEUM’S INTERNET RADIO TO AIR “BLUEGRASS MUSIC TREASURES” The International Bluegrass Music Museum (IBMM) has been broadcasting bluegrass music on their Internet Radio station, Radio Bluegrass International (RBI), which airs 24/7 on the museum’s website http://bluegrassmuseum.org. They are announcing the addition of a new show

New Story on Harley Allen

2011-03-30T22:59:00.001-04:00

There is an article in Nashville Scene, by Jon Weisberger, that reflects on the person and the singer Harley Allen. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/archives/2011/03/30/harley-allen-1956-2011

Hit Country Songwriter Harley Allen Dead at 55

2011-03-30T14:52:00.000-04:00

CMT is reporting thre passing of Harley Allen. http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1660958/hit-country-songwriter-harley-allen-dead-at-55.jhtml

Full Steam Ahead Releases New CD "Music From The Hearth"

2011-03-30T12:41:00.004-04:00

Howdy folks,Over the last couple of weeks I've had the opportunity to listen to Full Steam Ahead's new CD "Music From The Hearth."From the first few measures of the first cut, it's obvious these guys have been working hard.The CD has 12 tunes with about half of them being originals by band members.The entire project is first class quality and includes a great selection of material, top notch

Traditional Ties, 04/03/11, Playlist

2011-03-30T10:19:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Frank Solivan - http://dirtykitchenband.com/ Steve Martin - http://www.stevemartin.com/ - http://www.rounder.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Frank Solivan Driftin' Apart Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen Fiddlemon 3:20 10:08 PM Steve Martin Go

Available Today!

2011-03-29T10:06:00.000-04:00

Cambridge, MA (March 29, 2011)—Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper are proud to announce their new CD on Rounder Records, Fired Up , is available worldwide today! Fired Up is the band's second project for Rounder Records and Michael Cleveland's fourth recording for the premiere bluegrass label. With numerous industry awards under their belt, including eight for IBMA's Fiddle Player of the

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver add Country, Roots, and Americana sounds on the new album Drive Time, releasing March 29th.‏

2011-03-29T10:00:00.000-04:00

Arden, NC - March 28, 2011 - Innovating Bluegrass band Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver again breaks the mold of convention with their latest album Drive Time, set to release on March 29, 2011 on the Mountain Home Music label, a division of Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing, Inc. The album is available in a limited run vinyl edition as well as CD and digital downloads. The very first cut

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival - Line Up Announced‏

2011-03-28T14:37:00.001-04:00

June 17-18, It's the 9th annual... LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 Route 271, Waterford, Just 5 Miles North of Ligonier, PA WE'RE GETTIN' READY! Mark your calendar --because it won't be long until it's time for the Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival! It'll be hard to top last year's festival, as the weather was great, the bands were amazing, the music workshops were full

THE GRASCALS Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show

2011-03-25T10:32:00.000-04:00

DANCE 'TIL YOUR STOCKINGS ARE HOT AND RAVELIN' Digital Release Set for March 29 On Saguaro Road Records <> <> <> Nashville, TN (March 25, 2011 ) -- Grammy-nominated bluegrass band The Grascals pay tribute to one of America's most-beloved television programs, The Andy Griffith Show, with the release their newest disc, DANCE 'TIL YOUR STOCKINGS ARE HOT AND RAVELIN' (A Tribute

Traditional Ties, 03/27/11, Playlist‏

2011-03-24T21:22:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: The Expedition Show - http://www.theexpeditionshow.com/ - http://www.mountainfever.com/ Larry Cordle - http://www.larrycordle.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2;00 10:06 PM Expedition Show Back Roads and Little Towns The Expedition Show Mountain Fever 2;38 10:06

Traditional Ties, 03/20/11, Playlist

2011-03-16T11:43:00.000-04:00

Contact info for new adds: Gibson Brothers - http://www.gibsonbrothers.com/ - http://compassrecords.com/ Mike Scott - http://www.mikescottmusic.com/ - http://ruralrhythm.com/ Well Strung - http://www.wellstrungbluegrass.com/fr_home.cfm Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Gibson

THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS JOIN ICONIC COMEDIAN, ON HIS SOPHMORE RECORDING, 'RARE BIRD ALERT'

2011-03-15T13:41:00.000-04:00

Available March 15; Produced by Tony Trischka, Recorded and Mixed by Grammy Winner Gary Paczosa Features Special Guests Paul McCartney and the Dixie Chicks Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Will Bring Bluegrass to Mainstream Audiences with a Sold-out Tour and Appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, The View and The Colbert Report This Month Nashville, Tenn. – The Steep

Junior Sisk coming to Frostburg, MD's Palace Theatre 3/26/11

2011-03-11T13:57:00.005-05:00

The Roots Music Series will present great bluegrass music at the Frostburg Palace Theatre on Saturday, March 26 at 8PM featuring Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice with special guests, The Rye Mountain Boys.Tickets for the performance are $20 for the general public, and $18 for members of the Allegany Arts Council and FSU students. Tickets will be available at the door on the night of the performance

Classic Releases from AL Wood and Bill Grant & Delia Bell Get the Digital Treatment

2011-03-10T16:56:00.000-05:00

<> <> <> Sing A Bluegrass Song and Rollin Hit Digital Retailers March 22nd This month Rebel Records is pleased to unearth two excellent, but less well-known LPs as part of its campaign to digitally reissue classic albums. Sing A Bluegrass Song by Al Wood & The Smokey Ridge Boys and Rollin by Bill Grant & Delia Bell hit digital retailers on March 22nd. <> <> <> <

Traditional Ties, Playlist, 03/13/11‏

2011-03-09T12:48:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new adds: Charlie Sizemore - http://charliesizemoreband.com/ - http://www.rounder.com/ Valerie Smith - http://www.valeriesmithonline.com/ - http://www.bellbucklerecords.com/ Full Steam ahead - http://www.fullsteamaheadmusic.com/Welcome.html Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00

Traditional Ties, 03/06.11, Playlist‏

2011-03-02T09:10:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new adds: Hagar's Mountain Boys - http://www.thehagarsmountainboys.com/ - http://www.mountainfever.com/ Grascals - http://www.grascals.com/ - http://www.crackerbarrel.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Hagar's Mountain Boys Helping Hand

The Expediton Show's Self-titled CD Released Today On Mountain Fever Records

2011-02-28T15:50:00.000-05:00

February 28, 2011 (Willis, VA)—Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce they will release the self-titled CD from The Expedition Show today! The first single, "Backroads And Little Towns" has already been receiving strong airplay on bluegrass radio since its debut earlier this month. Consisting of Blake Williams on banjo and vocals; Wayne Southards on guitar and vocals; Kimberly Williams

Grasstowne is Kickin' Up Dust in California

2011-02-25T16:31:00.001-05:00

New album set for March 22, 2011 release! Arcadia, CA - - Rural Rhythm recording artist and national touring band, GRASSTOWNE, is headed to California this weekend and will be performing songs from their highly anticipated new album, KICKIN’ UP DUST. The new album is set for release March 22, 2011 and includes the multi-award winning talents of Alan Bibey, Steve Gulley, Justin Jenkins, Adam

Traditional Ties, 02/27/11, Playlist‏

2011-02-23T16:22:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new adds: Josh Sloan - http://ruralrhythm.com/web / - http://www.joshsloneandcoaltown.net/ Mike Scott - http://ruralrhythm.com/web/ - http://www.mikescottmusic.com/ The Earl Brothers - http://www.earlbrothers.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver nominated for Dove Award‏

2011-02-22T19:30:00.000-05:00

Arden, NC (Crossroads) February 22, 2011 - The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has honored Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver with a Dove® Awards nomination. The nomination was in the Bluegrass Album of the Year category, honoring the Horizon / Crossroads release Light on my Feet, Ready to Fly. Doyle Lawson, winner of The National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, has garnered no

Traditional Ties. 02/20/11, Playlist‏

2011-02-21T11:36:00.000-05:00

This playlist is shorter than normal, this was a, very successful, WYEP membership show, thanks to all who support us. Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:04 PM Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press Rocky Top Memories Rural Rhytthm 3:01 10:06 PM Balsam Range East Virginia Blues Balsam Range Mountain Home 2:54 10:08 PM Lonesome River Band Record

No Traditional Ties Advance Playlist This Week‏

2011-02-17T10:53:00.001-05:00

This Sunday (2/20) WYEP will be conducting it's Winter/Spring membership campaign. Traditional Ties will not be pre recorded this week, so no advance playlist will be distributed. The playlist will be posted live during the show and will be available at Http://wyep.org This week's playlist will be distributed at all the normal outlets early next week. Advance distribution will be resumed

2011-02-09T11:32:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new adds: Joe Mullins - http://www.rebelrecords.com/ - http://www.radioramblers.com/ Edgar Loudermilk - http://www.edgarloudermilk.com/ - http://www.mountainfever.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 3:00 10:03 PM Edgar Loudermilk Roads Traveled Roads

Joe Mullins Receives SPBGMA's DJ of the Year Award

2011-02-08T13:06:00.000-05:00

Joe Mullins received the Bluegrass DJ of the Year award from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) during a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, February 6th. Joe Mullins is a southwestern Ohio native who has been an active bluegrass performer and broadcaster for over 25 years. Since 1982, Mullins has worked as an on air personality, programming

Sugar Hill Records to Release Nickel Creek Titles on Vinyl in Celebration of Record Store Day

2011-02-08T12:54:00.000-05:00

Nashville, TN (February 8th, 2011) – Sugar Hill Records is excited to announce that they will be releasing a trio of Nickel Creek titles on deluxe vinyl - exclusively for Record Store Day, Saturday April 16th. The titles include Nickel Creek’s now Platinum certified debut, Nickel Creek, the GRAMMY award winning This Side, and their final Sugar Hill release, Why Should The Fire Die?. All titles

New Band of Veteran Pickers Emerging

2011-02-05T11:20:00.001-05:00

A new Bluegrass, Americana band, X Train. has emerged in the Southwest. Based in Arizona, X Train is Peter McLaughlin on guitar, Mark Miracle on Mandolin, Bob Denoncort bass and Ross Nickerson banjo. Peter, Bob and our old friend Mark (formerly with Mountain Therapy) are the vocalists. They are frequently are joined by Doug Bartlett on fiddle. Audio samples are available in their Facebook page.

This Sunday's Traditional Ties.

2011-02-04T09:16:00.000-05:00

Traditional Ties will be introducing new releases from two of this region's outstanding Bluegrass bands. The featured album will be from Mountain Therapy, (see previous post.) Our highlight CD is a compilation of previously released from Northwest Territory. Much of this project has never been available on CD. Yes, I know this is Super Bowl Sunday, hopefully by 10:00pm Pittsburgh time, the

FOCUSED... new CD release from Mountain Therapy

2011-02-01T15:42:00.009-05:00

Mountain Therapy, a band that has seen many years of playing bluegrass in the northeastern U.S. has released their latest CD titled, FOCUSED.FOCUSED hits the music stands with 14 songs done in Mountain Therapy's trademark bluegrass style and contains Lonnie Wellman's haunting original, "Drink Up."The band says... "This CD is dedicated to all those who have supported us through the years as we

"Doc" Williams - RIP

2011-02-01T14:37:00.001-05:00

February 1, 2011 - By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH City Editor WHEELING - Country music lost a legendary performer Monday, when 96-year-old Doc Williams died at his home in Wheeling. Born Andrew John Smik in Cleveland, Ohio, "Doc" came to Wheeling in 1937 to perform with Jamboree USA and to participate in WWVA broadcasts. His daughter, Barbara "Peeper" Smik, said her father and mother, the

Traditional Ties, 02/06/11, Playlist

2011-02-01T09:31:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new adds: Mountain Therapy - http://www.mountaintherapy.com/ Northwest Territiory - http://www.nwtbluegrass.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Mountain Therapy Lonesome Fugitive Focused Mountain Therapy 2:52 10:07 PM Northwest

Announcing new web site for indie bluegrass & acoustic musicians

2011-01-28T17:12:00.000-05:00

by Bob Faris DIYbluegrassbiz.com While there are many websites that offer tips and tactics to promote independent music there hasn't been a site that specializes in do-it- yourself (DIY) strategies for the indie bluegrass artist or band - until now. Most musicians spend years honing their music and stage craft only to realize they need to develop a completely different skill set in order to

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Welcome Charlie Cushman

2011-01-27T14:30:00.002-05:00

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper is proud to announce the addition of banjo master Charlie Cushman to the band. Cushman will take on full-time banjo duties with the IBMA's 4-time Instrumental Group of the Year effective immediately. When speaking of the cream of the crop banjo players in present day, Charlie Cushman is a household name among the most elite. Raised on the 5-string banjo from a very

Traditional Ties, 01/30/11, Playlist

2011-01-25T08:08:00.000-05:00

Contact info for new add: Wildfire - http://www.wildfireband.com/ - http://lonesomeday.com/ Air Time Artist Name Song Title Album Name Label Duration 10:00 PM Kenny Baker Jerusalem Ridge (theme) Plays Bill Monroe County 2:00 10:02 PM Wildfire Daddy Loved Trains Crash Course in the Blues Lonesome Day 3:18 10:07 PM Lost & Found That's What Country Folks Do Down

Where are those promised pictures?

2011-01-23T08:09:00.001-05:00

I know I promised more pictures from the January Ice Jam, but I wimped out.I chose to set and watch most of the shows, instead of jumping up and down to get stage pictures, or roaming the halls to get jam pictures. It has something to do with old age I think.Actually, paying attention to the music did reinforce my belief that the quality of musicians and bands has improved in recent years. A

Old Friends Jamming

2011-01-21T22:00:00.003-05:00

I didn't get around as much as I had hoped tonight but I do have these two pictures of long time friends jamming.More pictures tommorow.