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...
Lynn Morris made a surprise visit to Sunday's Apple Blossom Bluegrass Festival in Winchester, VA. She looks great although a bit tired (wonder why!!), and...
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May 7, 2003 6:28 pm
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Thanks for the Lynn Morris update. Sounds promising to see her out and about. We missed her at Merlefest. Derrick Davis ... ...
Glad to be able to give some info. ****************************************** Bill Knowlton, "BLUEGRASS RAMBLE," WCNY-FM: Syracuse (91.3), Utica (89.5), ...
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May 7, 2003 10:22 pm
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On Sunday Night, May 11th, Syracuse NY's "Bluegrass Ramble" will host the "Mother Of All Fundraisers" (heh heh), as well as a tribute to Mom and Grandma on...
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May 7, 2003 11:59 pm
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Fiddle Fest 2003 June 5-8, Grove Civic Center and Snider's Camp Grove, OK, on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees near Tulsa MAY 15 EARLYBIRD DEADLINE NEAR! Earlybird...
You've GOT to see this e-bay item. The guy thinks he's got a recording of the November 1929 premiere of the Grand Ole Opry! Sheesh! E-Bay: 2529555188 Bill...
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May 9, 2003 1:49 pm
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I had read on another forum about 8:30 Eastern Time today that June Carter Cash is very ill with complications after having heart surgery last week. Please...
1999 Bart Reiter Whyte Laydie open back, $995 firm; 2000 Bart Reiter Standard Fretless open back, $525 firm. Both in excellent, original condition. Good...
Some of you have seen King Wilkie. Others have heard of them. They are a group of young pickers who play outstanding bluegrass music and are based in...
