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So, do you like to read good news? I'm betting if you like bluegrass music, then you do.
This is the place to find out what's happening around and about
And these days, "around and about" means "pretty much anywhere."
Consequently, State of the Ozarks is happy to include bluegrass news from anywhere — not just the Ozark region.
FROM CAROLE FARRAR & NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS
Nighthawk Express Bluegrass Show Saturday, September 4, 6:30 p.m., Firefighter's Local 152, 2350 N. Clifton, Springfield, featuring The Flying Buzzards, Flat Creek Bluegrass and Nighthawk Express. Admission is free, donations accepted.
Bluegrass jam, 5 p.m.- 6:30. All bluegrass musicians welcome. There will be a show the first Saturday of each month. Visit (www) Night Hawk Express Bluegrass (.com). Call (417) 830-9405.
FROM THE LAST RESORT BLUEGRASS BAND
The Last Resort Bluegrass Band will perform at the annual Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25th. This event is free to the public, and includes crafts and a car show.
New Dogs Old Tricks will sponsor the Oak Grove Music Program on Saturday, Sept. 11th, at 7 p.m. at the Oak Grove School House south of Joplin on NN highway. This month's featured band will be Wilderness Road, the Cantwell family band from rural Cassville, Missouri. This event is free to the public as well, but we do accept donations to help meet the building rent.
New Dogs Old Tricks does have a facebook page, and will post this information closer to the event itself.
Folks can get more information by calling my cell (417) 499-2170 or visit (www) The Last Resort Bluegrass (.com)
David Johnson
The Last Resort Bluegrass Band:
Chris Johnson - mandolin, lead and harmony vocals
David Johnson - guitar, lead and harmony vocals
Gary Harrall - bass, lead and harmony vocals
Daniel Shilling - banjo
Jon Harden - fiddle and lead vocals
Joe Smith - dobro
FIDDLE CONTEST NEWS FROM ALLEN WYATT!
The fiddle contest at Sedalia was held August 22. We had a good turnout and, as usual, the best fiddlers in the State of Missouri.
Here is a list of the winners in each division (They are in order from first place on):
OPEN DIVISION (ANY AGE)
Junior Marriott, Ava, MO
Cody Marriott, Barnett, MO
Billy Ward, Branson, MO
Taylor Kraus, Chesterfield, MO
Bo Johnston, Nevada, MO
Sadie Currey, Columbia, MO
SENIOR DIVISION (AGE 60 AND OVER)
Howard Marshall, Fulton, MO
Gary Johnston, Nevada, MO
Ed Sellers, Belton, MO
Gertrude Hunt, Sedalia, MO
JUNIOR DIVISION (AGE 16 AND UNDER):
Taylor Sullivan, Clinton, MO
Trustin Baker, Birchtree, MO
Adam Bartan, Springfield, MO
Joe Fedrizzi, Dearborn, MO
Loren Sullivan, Clinton, MO
Oliva Cunningham, Fulton, MO
Carlie Cunningham, Fulton, MO
Ashley Monasmith, Pacific, MO
Coleman Crosby, Kansas City, MO
The contest at the State Fair in Sedalia is recognized by the office of the Governor as the official Missouri State Fiddling Championship contest.
LETTERS FROM TERESA ROMANS AND THE HEART OF THE BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION (HOBA)
Did you brave the heat for the 4th Annual Fiddle Fest?
Well, some folks did and I think everyone had a great time. Yes, it was certainly hot, on and off the stage. Bless all those folks who performed on HOBA’s stage in this hot weather. We certainlyi appreciate your support of HOBA. And thank you to those who sat out under the trees looking for a shady spot and enjoyed some good music and fun competition. As for those folks in the kitchen, there is not enough thanks to be given for their hard and hot work.
THANK YOU!
The fiddle contest was held Friday evening. Sincere appreciation goes out to Alice Thompson, Cliff Bryan, Roger Williams, Trusin Baker & Junior Marriot for providing a wonderful evening of fiddle music for the competition and then afterwards for the on-stage jam.
Our winners were:
1st – Junior Marriot, Ava, MO
2nd – Trusin Baker, Birch Tree, MO
3rd – Roger Williams, West Plains, MO
Saturday morning at 11 a.m. we held our Harmonica Howl. I didn’t hear any howling, but there was a lot of good music on stage during the competition. Our harmonica players played in some hot conditions, but they all did a wonderful job.
Our winners were:
1st – Stanley Gray, Mtn. Home, AR
2nd – Sylvia Counts, West Plains, MO
3rd – Mark Bukich, Malden, MO
The Bluegrass band contest was another scorcher, music- and weather-wise. The bands all put on good shows and sweated a lot! I think they had as much fun as the audience did and it was a good, talented, friendly bunch of folks who competed for the first prize of a recording session in Nashville at Gene Breeden Studios.
We would like to thank all of our judges for their hard work and the competitors who came out and performed in extreme heat. I think everyone had a great weekend. The crowds weren’t huge, but I think all in all it was a success. Bluegrass music any time is a good thing!
I’ve got more pictures on Facebook (or at least I am trying to get them on there! Look up HOBA on Facebook).
Above, photo courtesy of Teresa Romans (Zack Yarger singing with his uncle Don Yarger).
September HOBA Festival
Hey, it’s creeping up on us faster than you know. We have some great bands lined up and I want to introduce you to some of them before the festival in case you haven’t heard of some of them.
Lonesome Road is an award-winning bluegrass band. They have been together over 10 years and still like each other! The band consists of David Marvilla, guitar, Shelly Smith, bass, Ron Pennington, mandolin and Robby Boone on banjo.
They have played for many greats throughout their individual careers including Alison Krauss, Larry Sparks, Lynn Morris, Gary Ferguson, the Bluegrass Cardinals, and the list goes on. These are some fine pickers and singers are you will certainly enjoy their show.
The Majerus Family is a family of mom, dad and six kids from Grove Springs, Missouri, performing and bringing the word of God. They are friendly and entertaining and are a joy to sit around and visit with. We are excited to have them at our September festival. You will enjoy the great harmonies that only families have!
The Eldringhoff’s. Hmmm, well, what can be said (nicely) about these folks. Knowing them “personally”, it’s gonna be hard, but I’ll try to be good.
Ben plays a fast banjo, stay out of the way. Randall swings the dobro and Mark rocks the mandolin. And of course, there is always the bass player, possibly one of the best you’ll see on the stage when the play (and probably the only one goofy enough to chance it). So, if you need a good laugh and want to have some fun, come listen to the Eldringhoffs. We intend to have a good time whether anyone likes it or not!
Many thanks to Teresa Romans, editor of Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assocation for Bluegrass Music Profiles. Visit (www) Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass (.com) for more information.
REGIONAL BLUEGRASS RADIO
BASS Country 92.9
Mark Withers and Gene Reasoner, Sunday mornings for 2 hours.
(www) Mark And Gene (.com) or (www.) Bass Country (.fm)
KUKU 100.3 FM
Ozark Acoustics, Sunday Morning, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 100.3 FM with Sean McCormick
KSMU 91.1 FM
Springfield, MO - Seldom Heard Music, Mike Smith, Saturday night from 7-9 PM with repeaters in Mtn. Grove 88.1, Joplin 98.9, Neosho, 103.7, KSMS Branson 90.5 and KSMW West Plains 90.9
KUMR 88.5 FM
University of MO - Rolla, Wayne Bledsoe, Saturday night 6-9PM.
KASU 91.9 FM
Jonesboro, Ark - Arkansas State University, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon.
Many thanks to Teresa Romans, editor of Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assocation for this comprehensive list. Visit (www) Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass (.com) for more information.
IBMA NOMINEES
Audie Blaylock and Redline are nominated for the following IBMA awards: entertainer of the year, vocal group of the year, instrumental group of the year and male vocalist of the year (Blaylock). Additionally, the group's album Cryin' Heart Blues and recorded performance Running Gun have been nominated for thei respective categories (album of the year and instrumental recorded performance of the year).
35TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL OLD-TIME FIDDLE CONTEST RESULTS
The 35th Annual International Old-Time Fiddle Contest (June 11, 12, 2010) took place at the International Peace Garden. Fiddlers from North Dakota, Manitoba, Montana, and Minnesota competed for trophies and cash prizes totaling more than $1,850.
Judges for the two-day event were Glen Westberg (East Selkirk, Manitoba), Jim Tengesdal (Minot, North Dakota) and Kay Werre (Fullerton, North Dakota).
The winners were:
CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
First place: Jane Cory, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Second place: Sadie Sorenson, West Fargo, North Dakota
Third place: Simon Reimer, Lorette, Manitoba
Fourth place: George Elias, Winkler, Manitoba
Fifth place: Gilmore Lee, Maple Plains, Minnesota
SENIOR CLASS WINNERS
First place: Ernest V. Parisien, Belcourt, North Dakota
Second place: Walt Tadsen, Forsythe, Montana
Third place: Lorne Ferley, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fourth place: Melvin Pedersen, Grand Forks, North Dakota
ADULT WINNER
First place: Cat McClintock, Bismark, North Dakota
JUNIOR WINNERS
First place: Sylvie Reimer, Lorette, Manitoba
Second place: Stephanie Dousselaere, Cartwright, Manitoba
Third place: Gabe Brien, Belcourt, North Dakota
Fourth place: Jaden Sorenson, West Fargo, North Dakota
Fifth place: Claire Brien, Belcourt, North Dakota
SMALL FRY WINNERS
First place: Sara Smith, Fargo, North Dakota
Second place: Tristan Quibell, Fargo, North Dakota
TWIN FIDDLING
Sadie & Jaden Sorenson, West Fargo, North Dakota
For more information, visit (www) International Music Camp (.com).
NEWS FROM THE LAST RESORT BLUEGRASS
The Last Resort will play at the Kings Prairie Fundraiser (put on by Albert Brumley Jr.) on August 14. We will play around 4PM. It is my intention to have our fist CD ready for sale at that event.
NEW DOGS OLD TRICKS (my children's band) sponsors The Oak Grove Music Program. Their next show is August 7. The feature band of the evening will be the Missouri Mountain Gang. The show starts at 7PM with New Dogs Old Tricks, an open mic session and then the feature band.
For more information, visit (www) The Last Resort Bluegrass (.com).
BLUEGRASS MUSIC PROFILES FROM TERESA ROMANS AND HOBA
Bluegrass star and seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist winner, Rhonda Vincent has added a record label division to her in-house company, Upper Management which already boasts management and tour booking divisions and oversees her annual bluegrass cruise.
Upper Management was founded in 2006 by the artist’s manager and husband, Herb Sandker.
Garland Carter passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, of natural causes. Garland was a long-time bass player with Summer Wages in the 1980s, appearing on all three Summer Wages albums.
He was also a member of the Bluegrass Cardinals.
Rocco Landesman (National Endowment for the Arts Chairman) announced this year’s NEA National Heritage Fellowships.
One of the nine recipients is Del McCoury.
David Nance joins the Hagar’s Mountain Boys. He was with Jimmy Martin and The Sunny Mountain Boys for 18 years.
Many thanks to Teresa Romans, editor of Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assocation for Bluegrass Music Profiles. Visit (www) Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass (.com) for more information.
(BLUEGRASS BLOG)
Sawmill Road — the mega-talented west coast bluegrass outfit — has hit the end of the road.
Made up of five seasoned pros, the group released a pair of excellent recordings (Sawmill Road and Fire On The Kettle) while they were active.
The band featured Steve Spurgin on bass, Mark Miracle on mandolin, Dick Brown on banjo, Doug Bartlett on fiddle and Charlie Edsall on guitar.
Marshall Wilborn is taking a leave of absence from his gig with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper to complete treatment for Lyme disease.
Wilborn tells us that the treatment (which lasts 28 days), is going well. Marshall will be back with the band on August 13.
The latest CD from Lonesome River Band, Still Learning, is out on Rural Rhythm. You can hear audio samples now on the LRB web site.
Many thanks to Teresa Romans, editor of Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assocation for (Bluegrass Blog). Visit (www) Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass (.com) for more information.
OZARKS CELEBRATION FESTIVAL NEWS
• SEPTEMBER 10-12: 13th Annual Ozarks Celebration Festival (MSU Campus), Springfield. Call (417) 836-6605. Visit (www) OCF . Missouri State (.edu).
An outdoor concert is planned for September 10 with The Hillbenders, The Chapmans and Dan Tyminski and Ronnie Bowman scheduled to perform.
Regulars Shirley Johnson (Shirley, Goodness & Mercy), Deb Burnett and Mike and Nancee Micham (EznDil) will perform during the festival. A number of Ozarks craftspeople and vendors are scheduled to display their works and answer questions.
A Young Fiddlers Concert featuring fiddlers from ages seven to 17 will take place on September 11 (1PM) at the Ellis Recital Hall. Taps will be played at noon on September 11 in tribute to lives lost on September 11, 2001.
An Ozarks culture lecture series is scheduled to take place from September 13 through 16. For more information, call Barb Jones at (417) 836-6605 or visit (www) OCF . Missouri State (.edu).
PEPPER JACKSON WRITES ABOUT THE OLD WIRE ROAD
"The Missouri Ozarks are blessed with traditional music, unique geography and great people. A mix of these assets came together in August 2009 to form The Old Wire Road.
"Randy & Susan Rapp along with friends; Randy & Cindy Gamble and Denny & Sandy Gold, have spent the last few years playing music together as they camped at the Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival.
"The mix of voices and musical talent drew many spectators to their jam sessions. When the idea was presented to form a bluegrass band, the friends knew it was a calling they each wanted to answer.
"The Old Wire Road was formed and dedicated to the genre of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music.
"We invite you to take a trip on The Old Wire Road as it winds through the Missouri Ozarks leading it's listeners through a blend of great vocals and instrumentals. As you travel down the road, you will enjoy the sounds of the journey and look forward to spending more time discovering what lies over the next hill."
Written by Pepper Jackson.
MILLER'S SCHEDULE & MORE
AUGUST 20: Woodshed, Carthage, Missouri
SEPTEMBER 11: Ozark Celebration Festival, MSU Campus, Springfield
SEPTEMBER 12: Library Center (Chapter & Verse Music Program), Springfield
SEPTEMBER 25: Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival, Carl Junction, Missouri
OCTOBER 9: Sophie Leshcin Theater of the Arts (for the Jacksonville Guild Benefit), Jacksonville, Illinois
OCTOBER 30: Moore / Rust Community Pig Roast, Joplin, Missouri
NOVEMBER 19: Woodshed, Carthage, Missouri
For more information, visit (www) THE MILLERS-BLUEGRASS (.com).
2010 INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Dailey & Vincent
The Grascals
The Del McCoury Band
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blue Highway
Dailey & Vincent
The Gibson Brothers
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blue Highway
Sam Bush Band
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
The Infamous Stringdusters
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jamie Dailey
Russell Moore
Tim O’Brien
Junior Sisk
Dan Tyminski
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Dale Ann Bradley
Sonya Isaacs
Alison Krauss
Patty Loveless
Claire Lynch
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Recording Title, Artist(s), Producer(s), Label
Circles Around Me, Sam Bush (artist & producer), Sugar Hill
Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers, Dailey & Vincent (artists), Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent (producers), Cracker Barrel/Rounder
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (artists & producers), Rural Rhythm
Ring the Bell, The Gibson Brothers (artists and producers), Compass
The Famous Lefty Flynn’s, The Grascals (artists & producers), Rounder
SONG OF THE YEAR
Song Title, Artist(s), Songwriter(s)
“Elizabeth,” Dailey & Vincent (artists), Lester James Fortune (songwriter)
“Hard Rock Mountain Prison (‘Till I Die);” Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (artists); Ray Edwards, Larry Cox & Terry Foust (songwriters)
“My Florida Sunshine,” Claire Lynch (artist), Bill Monroe (songwriter)
“Ring the Bell,” The Gibson Brothers (artists), Chet O’Keefe (songwriter)
“The Ballad of Stringbean and Estelle;” Sam Bush (artist); Guy Clark, Verlon Thompson & Sam Bush (songwriters)
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
Song Title, Featured Artists, Producer(s), Label
“Bleeding for a Little Peace of Mind,” Blue Highway featuring Darrell Scott (artists), Blue Highway (producers), Rounder
“Give This Message to Your Heart,” Larry Stephenson featuring Dailey & Vincent (artists), Ben Surratt & Larry Stephenson (producers), Whysper Dream
“I’m Blue, I’m Lonesome;” The Grascals with Hank Williams, Jr.; The Grascals (producers); Rounder
“Talk to Me Lonesome Heart,” Larry Stephenson featuring Connie Smith & Marty Stuart (artists), Ben Surratt & Larry Stephenson (producers), Whysper Dream
“That’s What Makes You Strong,” Claire Lynch with Jesse Winchester (artists), Claire Lynch (producer), Rounder
GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Song Title, Artist(s), Songwriter(s), Producer, Label
“Don’t You Wanna Go to Heaven,” Dailey & Vincent (artists), David Marshall (songwriter), Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent (producers), Rounder Records
“I Just Want to Thank You Lord,” Larry Sparks (artist, producer), Judy Marshall (songwriter), Rural Rhythm
“Light on My Feet, Ready to Fly;” Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (artists); Corey Hensley (songwriter); Doyle Lawson (producer); Horizon
“Ring the Bell,” The Gibson Brothers (artists), Chet O’Keefe (songwriter), The Gibson Brothers (producers), Compass
“The Eastern Gate;” Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (artists, producers); Isaiah G. Martin (songwriter); Rural Rhythm
INSTRUMENTAL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Tune Title, Artist(s), Songwriter, Producer(s), Label
“Blue Mountain,” Sam Bush (artist, songwriter, producer), Sugar Hill
“Blue Rock Slide;” The Grascals (artists, producers); Danny Roberts, Kristin Scott Benson & Jeremy Abshire (songwriters); Rounder
“Cherokee Shuffle,” Josh Williams (artist, producer), Tommy Jackson (songwriter), Pinecastle
“Durang’s Hornpipe,” Adam Steffey (artist), Public Domain (songwriter), Barry Bales & Gary Paczosa (producers), Sugar Hill
“Mourning Dove,” Steep Canyon Rangers (artists), Nicholas Sanders (songwriter), Ronnie Bowman (producer), Rebel
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Balsam Range
Sierra Hull & Highway 111
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice
Josh Williams Band
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR
BANJO
Terry Baucom
Kristin Scott Benson
J.D. Crowe
Sammy Shelor
Ron Stewart
BASS
Barry Bales
Mike Bub
Missy Raines
Darrin Vincent
Marshall Wilborn
FIDDLE
Jason Carter
Michael Cleveland
Stuart Duncan
Andy Leftwich
Ron Stewart
DOBRO
Mike Auldridge
Jerry Douglas
Andy Hall
Rob Ickes
Randy Kohrs
GUITAR
Cody Kilby
Tony Rice
Kenny Smith
Bryan Sutton
Josh Williams
MANDOLIN
Jesse Brock
Sam Bush
Sierra Hull
Ronnie McCoury
Adam Steffey
BLUEGRASS EVENT OF THE YEAR
Pass It On: The 30th Anniversary Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival; St. Cloud, Minnesota
The 14th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival; East Hartford, Connecticut
The Red, White & Bluegrass Festival; Morganton, North Carolina
BLUEGRASS BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR:
Kyle Cantrell; Sirius XM Satellite Radio; Nashville, Tenn.
Katy Daley; WAMU’s BluegrassCountry.org; Washington, D.C.
Chris Jones; Sirius XM Satellite Radio; Nashville, Tenn.
PRINT MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR
Eddie Dean & Dr. Ralph Stanley, authors of Man of Constant Sorrow: My Life and Times (Gotham)
Derek Halsey, freelance writer for The Herald Dispatch, Gritz magazine and Bluegrass Unlimited
Larry Nager, freelance writer for Bluegrass Unlimited
LINER NOTES FOR RECORDED PROJECT
Fred Bartenstein (writer), Singing from the Heart, Dailey & Vincent (artists), Rounder (label)
Benji Flaming (writer), solo banjo, Benji Flaming (artist), solobanjo.com (label)
Dr. Ted Olson (writer); Appalachia Music from Home; Ralph Stanley, Jean Ritchie, Dock Boggs, Darrell Scott, Robin & Linda Williams, Blue Highway & More (artists); Lonesome Records (label)
BEST GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR RECORDED PROJECT
Julie Craig, Cracker Barrel (designer); Dailey & Vincent; Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers; Cracker Barrel/Rounder (label)
Benji Flaming (designer, artist), solo banjo, solobanjo.com (label)
Bill Womack, Hellos Inc. (designer); Appalachia Music from Home; Ralph Stanley, Jean Ritchie, Dock Boggs, Darrell Scott, Robin & Linda Williams, Blue Highway & More (artists); Lonesome Records (label)
NEWS FROM CHRIS & EARL TALLEY (THE BLUEGRASS SHACK)
[JULY 25] We have two big bluegrass events coming up in the next several months.
The First Annual Bluegrass Shack Retreat, complete with jamming, workshops, bands, a Hee Haw show and more will be held at Lake Sallateeska in Pinckneyville, IL on August 27-29, 2010.
If you would like to stay there, you must make your reservations as soon as possible. There are RV hookups, an on-site hotel, camping, bunkhouses, etc. This is an affordable family bluegrass event. We hope you'll take advantage of it and come join us for a weekend of fun!
The Bluegrass Shack Annual October Fiddle & Banjo Contest is being expanded to include flattop guitar picking this year. I don't have flyers available for this event yet, but here is the information:
It will be held on Saturday, October 30, starting with registration at Noon. Contest starts at 1:00. It will be held at the New Athens Community Center in New Athens, IL.
There will be medals for all juniors regardless of placement. Money and/or trophies for the top five contestants in each division. Two songs for all contests (as we expect a large turnout). Food and beverages will be available. Our judges play the instruments they are judging, and our judging is blind panel, as always.
If you have questions about these events, please feel free to contact Chris or Earl at The Bluegrass Shack at 618-475-3678. For more information, visit (www) The Bluegrass Shack (.com).