My son sent this list to me. The occurrence of virus hoaxes and people's forwarding of erroneous warnings prompted his response. I don't know if he composed it...
For those in reasonable driving distance of the Boston area, I'd like to inform you of the Second Annual 5-STRING BANJO EXTRAVAGANZA CONCERT, to be held...
For those who need to make travel decisions about whether to make arrangements to get to Banjo Camp North in time for Friday afternoon, I've posted Friday's...
I got this off the BgnrBanjo list. Jim Subject: NOTICE: Yahoo going down for weekend..... Subject: ADMIN: Yahoo servers will be down over the weekend Dear...
Fiddle Fest 2003 !!! A great experience for fiddlers, pickers and friends-- Come join us on Oklahoma's beautiful Grand Lake O' the Cherokees for the Sixth...
I have been informed by two nationally known dealers that someone is advertising instruments on Ebay that are actually owned by those dealers. The perpetrator...
Keep guitarist Charlie Collins and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this time. On Tuesday of this week, his daughter Lorelei Parker died at the age...
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Mar 14, 2003 3:02 pm
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Is there any word on Bill Carlisle, other than he is at home. My best wishes go out to him along with my prayers. I have met him backstage at the opry. He...
I will be away from my office starting Saturday, March 22nd. If I can get I'net access I will post your ads and answer your questions, etc, but they may have...
I don't know if this is appropriate here, but I've enjoyed reading this list occassionally and wanted to add info about our band. Based in Johnson City, TN, we...
Hi Thomas, Didn't realize you are a member of this list. Glad to see you on here. For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to see the Reeltime...
Hello everybody I've just joined & thought I'd introduce myself: My names is Andy & I'm in my 2nd year of study at the Newark school of Violin making over hear...
I just got this from the web: NASHVILLE, TN (INS): James Monroe, only surviving child of Bill Monroe, the legendary Father of Bluegrass music, announced today...
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Apr 1, 2003 2:29 pm
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Judges Announced For Grand Lake National Fiddle Fest Register NOW for the Grand Lake National Fiddle Fest 2003, Grove, OK, June 5-8, 2003. $1,000 first prize...
Andy, For several listings of where to find Kaufman's "Beginning Old Time Fiddle" (both new and used) go to: www.bibliofind.com Should have the record included...
I have just "won" a new wristwatch with a great photo of Uncle Dave Macon on its face. The seller only sells through e-bay and offers the watch on a regular...
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Apr 2, 2003 10:52 pm
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MERLEFEST DRAWING EXTENDED The entry deadline for single day and full festival MerleFest passes has been extended to April 15. Drop by www.iBluegrass.com or ...
"BLUEGRASS RAMBLE" PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: MAY 2003 Bill Knowlton, "BLUEGRASS RAMBLE," WCNY-FM: Syracuse (91.3), Utica (89.5), Watertown NY (90.9) Now into our...
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Apr 16, 2003 8:51 pm
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Tennessee resident Paul Doubler, a great grandson of Uncle Dave Macon, is undergoing cancer treatment at the Sarah Cannon (Minnie Paerl) Cancer Center in...
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Apr 30, 2003 2:04 pm
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At a local antique show this weekend I picked up ""The Great Awakening: The Rev. Sam P. Jones Revival Songs". It was published in 1886 when Jones was a ...
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Apr 30, 2003 2:53 pm
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There was an article in the Chicago "Reader" this week about the continuing problem that DeFord's daughter is having getting him into the Hall of Fame. The...
No only DeFord Bailey, but what about Bradley Kincaid, Fiddling John Carson, Gid Tanner, Ernest Stoneman, Wilf Carter, Charlie Poole, the Delmore Brothers and...
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May 2, 2003 4:51 pm
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So what's to do to get these guys in? Who should we write? It's like leaving Tinkers, Evers and Chance out of Cooperstown!! Chris...
I understand that the current CMHF nominating committee is now "willing" to install one of our old coots once EVERY FIVE YEARS!! How nice! Uncle Dave wouldn't...
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May 2, 2003 7:24 pm
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I went to Down Home in Johnson City last night to see Soulgrass. I haven't seen the group before, nor heard any of their material. The reason I went to see ...
I'm sure a most of you have heard about Lynn Morris and her stroke related to her recent surgery. This fundraising note was posted on the DCAB list. Only 100...
Bill, That's an interesting find, I grew up in Cartersville, Ga. The Sam Jones Methodist church is still going strong and the Sam Jones homeplace (Roselawn)...
I don't know if you are supposed to introduce ones' self, but just wanted to say hello; have been on this list a couple months I guess, and enjoy the...
For a experience in music and culture head to the annual Galax Leaf and String Festival. This year BIGGER and BETTER. Dates are 13 14 and 15. This one has...