New England Music Scrapbook Newsletter
Alan Lewis, Editor

Our Corner of the Rock 'n' Roll Life

January 17, 2009
Issue 2009:310
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We've got Thrills, chills, Dirty Water
: : : What more do you need?
When the big beat hits ya
Comin' from your transistor
: : : Like the T at full speed
When the big beat hits ya...

"Boston Lullaby," Dudick/Naihersey.
: : : Copyright c. 1980 by Camaraderie Music, BMI.
: : : All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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BRATTLEBORO, VT, January 17 - Well, the Brattleboro high school's band
is representing the state of Vermont at the Barack Obama inauguration.
Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls says she's playing Washington DC
on inauguration day. It looks as though we may be getting into the
spirit of a changing of the guard.

According to polling data, we Americans are extremely optimistic in
our sense of what President Obama can do to bring about favorable
changes including changes in the economy. This goes for Obama voters,
but it also brings in a hefty percentage of people who favored McCain
in the 2008 election. Consumers account for two-thirds of the
American economy. Individually we may have little impact, but
collectively we are really powerful. So even if we Americans are
being overly optimistic about positive changes Obama can bring about
and how quickly he can do it, our over-optimism is still not
necessarily a bad thing. As long as our outlook is bright, we can
jump-start the economy.

"Happy days are here again..."

Time will tell, won't it.
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In the meantime, while there seems to be no end in sight to the
trouble the so-called "bubble economy" can get itself into, the New
England music community economy, though showing a mix of strengths and
weaknesses, overall is just not doing all that badly.

OUR recession happened in 2007. The year 2008 raced right along, and
2009 is getting off to an impressive start.

Even though his remarks were aimed straight at the major record
labels, the best thing I have ever seen on the "bubble economy" was
spoken by David Crosby of Crosby, Stills and Nash. He said, these
days label executives can tell you that, last week, they shipped
16,000 units to Houston; but they cannot answer the question, "Of what?"
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Thanks to Brian in southern New Hampshire and Brian in western
Massachusetts. We benefited from information provided by each of
these rock 'n' roll fellers.
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READ WHAT INTERESTS YOU, skip whatever doesn't.

Get on your marks, get set, scroll!
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RECORD RELEASES THIS WEEK
As Listed by Newbury Comics

CD New Releases Available Tuesday, January 13th

AYREON-Timeline (3 CD + 1 DVD)-$17.99
BEE GEES-Odessa (3 CD Deluxe Edition)-$35.99
BLUE NOTE 7-Mosaic: Celebration Of Blue Note-$15.99
CITY AND COLOUR-Sometimes-$9.99
DEREK TRUCKS BAND-Already Free-$9.99
ENSLAVED-Monumension-$14.99
ENSLAVED-Mardraum (Beyond The Within)-$13.99
EVACUATE-Evacuate-$9.99
FROST-Experiments In Mass Appeal-$11.88
FROST-Eperimets In Mass Appeal (CD/DVD)-$14.99
GRAVE DIGGER-Pray (EP)-$6.99
HED PE-New World Orphans-$9.99
KING CRIMSON-Level Five-$6.99
KING CRIMSON-Elektrik-$9.99
KREATOR-Hordes Of Chaos-$9.99
KREATOR-Hordes Of Chaos (Limited CD/DVD)-$13.88
LATE OF THE PIER-Fantasy Black Channel-$9.99
LETTERS TO CLEO-When Did We Do That?-$9.99
<> "When Did We Do That?" as we understand it, is a B-sides and
rarities album. Just after this record releases section, for anyone
who is interested, is an item excerpted from the press release about
the 2008 Letters to Cleo four-date reunion.
NARCOSIS-Best Served Cold (Discography)-$12.88
NICHOLS, JEB LOY-Parish Bar-$11.88
NORRIS, KRIS-Icons Of The Illogical-$11.88
PUSCIFER-V Is For Vagina-$11.99
REDMAN, JOSHUA-Compass-$11.88
SATYRICON-Age Of Nero-$12.88
SAXON-Into The Labyrinth-$11.88
SOUNDTRACK-NOTORIOUS-$12.88
SOUNDTRACK-UNDERWORLD-Rise Of The Lycans-$13.88
SSS-Dividing Line-$11.88
STUCK MOJO-Great Revival-$11.88
TOO PURE TO DIE-Confess-$8.99
VARIOUS ARTISTS-NOW MOTOWN-$15.99
WOOD, DANNY (NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK)-Coming Home-$11.88
ZYKLON-B-Blood Must Be Shed-$7.99

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Featured DVD New Release Available Tuesday, January 13th

My Best Friend's Girl - Unrated - $19.99

[And to follow up on the Newbury Comics survey we copied in our Issue
No. 309...]

Last week we asked what you thought was our #1 Selling CD of 2008.
You guessed it: Coldplay's "Viva La Vida!" Here's how your votes came in:

Coldplay "Viva La Vida" 38.10%
Lil' Wayne "Tha Carter III" 14.30%
Radiohead "In Rainbows" 13.70%
Metallica "Death Magnetic" 13.00%
Kanye West "808s & Heartbreak" 5.80%
Vampire Weekend "Vampire Weekend" 4.70%
Kings Of Leon "Only By The Night" 4.50%
Jack Johnson "Sleep Through The Static" 2.20%
Disturbed "Indestructible" 2.20%
T.I. "Paper Trail" 2.00%

SOURCE: Newbury Comics, "January 12 Newbury Comics: What's Your
Favorite Metallica Album?" January 12, 2009.

I'm pretty sure, had I guessed, I would have come in third, going with
Radiohead. - Ed.

:: joshua redman, danny wood of new kids on the block (NKotB) ::
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[As noted above, I am tacking on this press-release excerpt, for
anyone who is interested. - Ed.]

"Letters To Cleo will reunite in November to perform four shows in
three cities, their first performances since they disbanded in 2000.
The group behind hits including 'Awake' and 'Here and Now' will play
November 8 at The Roxy in Los Angeles, then December 8 and 9 at the
Paradise Rock Club in Boston (where the band formed two decades ago).
A New York date in December will be added soon. Original band
members Kay Hanley (vocals), Greg McKenna and Michael Eisenstein
(guitarists), and Stacy Jones (drums) will be joined for the reunion
by bassist Joe Klompus (who plays in Hanley's solo band and has
accompanied Tracy Bonham and Nina Gordon), replacing original bassist
Scott Riebling."

:: hear and now ::
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PRESS RELEASES THIS WEEK

For the first time in many weeks I think, it looks as though we have
enough press releases for a press release section, posted after brief
items.

<> Boston Music Trail (TM). We have a press release announcing a new
Boston Music Trail. And at the end of it is a request for suggestions
for stops along the trail.* Here are ideas that come quickly to my mind:

: : Berklee College of Music

: : Boston Garden site

: : The Old Howard site (Howard Athenaeum)

: : New England Conservatory of Music

: : Symphony Hall

: : Peter Wolf (College of Musical Knowledge)

* Serge Koussevitzky's birthplace, unfortunately, is out of the
question, as it would be a prohibitively long walk from Mass. Ave. to
Russia. But the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Koussevitzky exerted a
MAJOR influence on music in America, in large part by programming,
conducting, premiering, and commissioning a tremendous amount of new
music.

Since Peter Wolf, strictly speaking, is not a place, WBCN-FM or
WILD-AM may be seen by many as suitable substitutes.

Boston had a classic big band-era ballroom, though the name has never
totally set in my memory. There have been important jazz clubs such
as the Hi-Hat and Storyville. One of these was run by the parents of
newswoman Barbara Walters. Judging from the WAY high quality of the
acts she has spoken of sneaking downstairs to hear, when she was a
girl, her family's club certainly seems worth considering. I used to
shop in a Cambridge store - it seems to me the name may have been
Briggs & Briggs - that was one of the very first record stores
anywhere. This could be seen as both musical and historic.

Just a few thoughts. There are many, many others. Please consult the
Music Museum of New England music trail announcement below as to how
you can pass along your own ideas.

:: briggs and briggs ::

<> Chick Singer Night Boston benefit, for music programs in local
public schools, at Johnny D's in Somerville, Massachusetts, Thursday,
February 12, 2009.

When I grow up I'll be a chick sing-guh
Wear a ring on every fing-guh...

[Adapted from the singing of Ringo Starr.]

<> Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, February 13 to February 15, 2009.
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So many news e-mails.

So little time...

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MISSION OF BURMA (MoB)
THE NEIGHBORHOODS (The 'Hoods)
FACES ON FILM (Film Faces? FoF?)
Somerville Theatre
Somerville, Massachusetts
Saturday, January 24, 2009

WE RECEIVED A SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT . . from Clinton of Burma, Mission of
Burma's Secretary of State. Here 'tis:

: : Mission of Burma
: : The Neighborhoods
: : Faces on Film

The Somerville Theater, Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m.

A benefit for The Center for Arts at the Armory - a community arts
space in Somerville that looks like a castle.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100418FD1EB9A3D?artistid=842467&majorcatid=10\
001&minorcatid=1

at the Somerville Theatre box office at 55 Davis Square
and the Middle East Music Club at 472 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge.

SOURCE: Clinton of Burma, "Burma at Somerville Th.," January 14, 2009.

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GIRL AUTHORITY
With Siagel Productions
Teen Dance Party
At Showcase Live
Foxborough, Massachusetts
Saturday, January 31, 2009

We get few chances to pass along announcements of teen dance parties.
We are taking this opportunity.

GIRL AUTHORITY TO PERFORM AT SHOWCASE LIVE

"the kids love it." - Billboard

WHO: Rounder/Zoë recording artists GIRL AUTHORITY

WHAT: High-energy tween pop performance with special guest
Siagel Productions, to kick off this all-out dance party just for kids!

WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12:00 Noon (Doors open at
11 AM)

WHERE: Showcase Live

1 Patriot Place
Foxborough, Massachusetts

Tickets are $15 and can be ordered online at www.ticketmaster.com or
call 888-354-7042.

SOURCE: Sarah Leach of Rounder Records, "Girl Authority To Perform at
Showcase Live January 31," January 13, 2009.

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BILL JANOVITZ AND FRIENDS
February Residency at Toad
Beginning Saturday, February 7, 2009

Saturday, February 7
THE EARLY SHOW at 7:00 featuring UNIT 7
(nice band name/starting time overlap)
http://www.myspace.com/unit7band
followed by a month long residency at 10 by
BILL JANOVITZ and FRIENDS

http://www.myspace.com/billjanovitz

SOURCE: Billy Beard, "Toad Listings February 2009," January 15, 2009.

BILL JANOVITZ MAY STILL BE . . most closely associated with his 1990s
high-flying Massachusetts band, Buffalo Tom.

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MR. LIF
"I Heard It Today"
To Be Released April 21, 2009

"MR LIF TO RELEASE I HEARD IT TODAY ON HIS BLOODBOT TACTICAL
ENTERPRISES IMPRINT

"Mr. Lif's albums have always had their finger on the pulse of America
but I Heard It Today is his coup du sort. Boldly holding a mirror to
the face of society, Lif has blended veteran producers such as Edan
and J Zone with up and coming producers Willie Evans Jr., Batsauce,
Therapy, and Headnodic to create an album that speaks brazenly about
the current political issues and agendas Americans and the global
community are facing: fear, paranoia, and angst as the U.S. economy
collapsed and the bailout bill passed, self hatred in the Black
community, and the housing crisis are just a few of the topics touched
on through I Heard It Today. Lif takes these negatives and turns
them on their head, using them in search of a healthier way of life
and a way to achieve freedom and peace of mind through the power of
the imagination. In a true "change starts with you" move, Lif is
self-releasing the album on his new Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises
label on April 21st 2009.

"Mr. Lif has been a fixture in the hip-hop world since he stepped on
the scene in 1997, releasing a string of EP's and albums on rap power
house Definitive Jux while cultivating a reputation for story telling
that ranks him along side such legends as Chuck D, KRS One, Rakim & Guru."

http://www.myspace.com/mrlif

SOURCE: Dana Meyerson of Biz 3, "Mr. Lif To Release 'I Heard It Today'
on His Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises Imprint," January 14, 2009.


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LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS

We received an announcement from the Maine Academy of Country Music
that Little Jimmy Dickens is recovering from brain surgery. By the
time of this posting we have not seen an update, but it is certainly
our hope that the news remains encouraging.
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SARAH RABDAU
To Release Her CD
(We are not informed of the title)
Next Friday
(Which we take to mean Friday, January 23)

"Sarah RabDAU, faithful Jerome to my Morris Day, is FINALLY releasing
her CD next Friday at the Lizard Lounge. I can't wait."

SOURCE: Ad Frank, "Ad, the F.E.W., Vic Chestnutt and Sarah RabDAU,"
January 16, 2009.
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YAHOO NEWS HEADLINE
Wednesday Morning

: : : New Kids On The Block to hit the high seas
: : : for concert cruise
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RUBBLEBUCKET ORCHESTRA
Go West! Young Orchestral Bucket of Rubble
Go West!

"Despite the slush we here at Rubblebucket Inc. are gearing up for the
biggest adventure of our lifetime as a band so far: our first tour
outside the Northeast! After a mid-January start in familiar
territory, we will be trekking all the way through the Midwest and
into Colorado with our new van and trailer."

SOURCE: Rubblebucket Orchestra, "Rubblebucket January Update (RJU),"
January 14, 2009.
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LIFEHOUSE AND LETTERS TO CLEO
Have the Twain Ever Met?

<> An e-mail correspondent who is interested in the 1990s Boston band,
Letters to Cleo, got a Web-search hit of some sort which clearly
implied a connection between that group and Lifehouse; but it gave no
details.

If you are aware of a connection between Lifehouse and Letters to Cleo
and you would be willing to share your information, please e-mail us at

: : : FredRemainsLost At Yahoo Dot Com

except, of course, convert this into a standard all-lowercase e-mail
address.

:: nems query, nemsquery ::
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MORE BOSTON FAVES
FOR ROCK BAND DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

Steve Miller Band “Space Cowboy”
Steve Miller Band “Take the Money and Run”
Steve Miller Band “The Joker”
Godsmack "I Stand Alone"
Belly "Feed the Tree"
Ghost Hounds “Wind Me Up”
Mute Math “Typical”
Rob Zombie "War Zone"

(All tracks are original master recordings)

Price:
$1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track or $5.49 (440
Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the Steve Miller Band 3-pack

SOURCE: Stephen Lewis, E-Mail Message, January 16, 2009.
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PRIVATE LIGHTNING
Extended-Play Recording

<> We received an inquiry about the Private Lightning EP from a person
who has a great copy of the vinyl but who hoped there had been a CD
reissue. This correspondent seemed to be only interested in a formal,
official CD.

If you know of a formal, official, real-label CD of the Private
Lightning EP, please e-mail us by way of

: : : FredRemainsLost At Yahoo Dot Com

except, of course, convert it into a conventional, all-lowercase
e-mail address.

This person did not seem at all interested in an alternative. Not
sure why.

:: nems query, nemsquery ::
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THE BOSTON MUSIC TRAIL(TM) WILL BE LAUNCHED BY THE MUSIC MUSEUM OF NEW
ENGLAND(TM)

Ernie Boch Jr.'s Music Drives Us Foundation Provides Initial Funding

The Bostonian Society Partners with the Museum to Place Markers on Sites

The Music Museum Of New England (MM/ONE) will launch the Boston Music
Trail to honor sites significant to the musical history of the city,
and to provide visitors with information about them and directions
where to find them. Representing all genres of music, the sites on
the Trail will be a mix of performance venues, educational
institutions, media outlets, former residences of musicians and other
locations. Markers will be placed at the sites explaining their
significance, and additional information will be available through the
MM/ONE website

http://www.mmone.org/

as well as by podcasts or a cellphone-based audio tour.

The first phase of the Trail, involving six locations, is being
supported with a grant from by Music Drives Us, a foundation created
by the automotive Boch family to support music education, preservation
and awareness throughout New England. Ernie Boch Jr., President and
Founder of Music Drives Us, and a musician as well, said: "We are
really pleased to help MM/ONE launch the Boston Music Trail, which
will drive awareness of our rich musical heritage, and the people and
organizations who contributed to it."

The idea for the Trail arose from a joint effort by MM/ONE and The
Bostonian Society to commemorate the legendary 1960s rock and blues
club, The Boston Tea Party. The Society placed a historic marker on
the building in Boston's South End which was the club's first home.
The marker was unveiled at an event conducted by the Museum in January
2007 and attended by many people who worked, performed or went to
shows at the Tea Party. Among them were concert promoter Don Law, who
ran the club in 1968-70; members of The J. Geils Band, regular
performers there; local punk icon Willie “Loco” Alexander, whose
band The Lost played opening night on January 20, 1967; and two
original members of the band Boston, who were inspired by seeing Led
Zeppelin perform there on their first American tour in January 1969.
Video from that event can be seen at the MM/ONE website.

Steve Nelson, President and co-founder of MM/ONE, and manager of the
Tea Party in 1967-68, cites the success of that event as the
inspiration for the Music Trail. "The Tea Party is but one of many
noteworthy places around the city which deserve to be recognized and
remembered for their importance to music here in Boston, and around
the world."

The Bostonian Society, Boston's historical society, has been placing
markers at sites of historical, social and cultural significance to
the city for over 100 years. The Tea Party building was one of the
first music-related sites to be so honored. As was the case for that
marker, MM/ONE will nominate sites for the Trail and submit them to
the Society's marker committee for approval. Brian LeMay, Executive
Director of the Society, said: “Boston has long been the home of
musical innovation and leadership, and the Bostonian Society is
pleased to cooperate in a program that places historic markers at
sites celebrating the people and events that have exerted such a
strong influence on both our local and national cultures.”

The identity of the first six sites to be designated as stops along
the Trail will be revealed at a future event. MM/ONE welcomes any
suggestions.

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CHICK SINGER NIGHT: BOSTON
Benefit Show
Johnny D's
Somerville, Massachusetts
Thursday, February 12, 2009

CHICK SINGER NIGHT (CSN) BOSTON kicks off the New Year right with
another amazing night of music to support music programs in our local
public
schools.. Now in it’s 5th year, Chick Singer Night Boston returns to
the legendary JOHNNY D’S (17 Holland Street, Davis Square �"
Somerville) on Thursday, February 12th. Hosted by The Vykki Vox Band and
Jennifer Truesdale, CSN Boston has grabbed the attention of
Boston’s top
performers who have been reaching out to be a part of this incredible
series. This time around the stellar lineup includes: Kelly Riley,
Sarah Greene, Claire Vanderpot - a 12 year old vocalist/guitarist who is
returning to CSN by popular demand with her band mates, Cheryl Aruda
Jess Yoakum, Raising Scarlet, Dylan Kerr - an 8 year old student who
loves to perform, and Sam James (CSN’s Are You Man Enough Feature)
- Sam
has been showcasing in NYC for labels and is on the verge of being
signed.

Founded in Chicago, with the purpose of assisting community arts and
other charitable causes around the country, Chick Singer Night has been
rapidly expanding with support from NAMM, Berklee College of Music,
Jeannie Deva Voice Studios and many other local and national
organizations.
CSN Chapters now include: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago,
Nashville, Las Vegas, Boston and many other major cities, as well as
recently
moving into the international scene with a chapter in Sweden. CSN is
supported by the national non-profit organization, Breathe - A
Foundation
for the Artist. Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Megan
Mullally, Lisa Loeb, Mandy Moore, Paul Shaffer and MTV have all been
supportive
of CSN and many are continuing to take notice of this growing
organization.

While the non-profit CSN Boston Showcase Series follows the basic
guidelines of the National Chick Singer Night organization, developed
over
20 years ago by LA’s Lori Maier. CSN Boston has the added mission of
raising funds for music and arts programs in our local schools, as well
as hopefully raising awareness about the extreme importance of these
programs to the future of our youth and our communities. CSN Boston has
donated over $5,000 to date to help many area public schools,
including Boston, Somerville, Medford, Winchester, Arlington and to
Brighton
High for their annual musical, since their music program in Brighton was
cut off completely. “I commend the good work that your organization
is doing on behalf of area public schools and their needy arts
programs.” Marsha E. Caron, Director of Fine Arts, Medford Public
Schools.

Research has shown that kids who are involved in music score better on
the SATs and that musical study develops critical thinking and self
discipline skills, improves a child's early cognitive development, basic
math and reading abilities, self-esteem, social skills and school
attendance. Yet funding for music and arts programs is being cut at an
alarming rate and many schools have reported that they have NO
budgets for
music and the arts. This is an alarming and detrimental trend and CSN
Boston is trying to do its part to help. CSN Boston, in cooperation with
Johnny Ds, has also created the first area showcases featuring up and
coming young talent, giving them a much-deserved start in the music
industry. Johnny D’s is largely responsible for giving artists like
Monster Mike Welch and Susan Tedeschi their start at the long running
Sunday afternoon all-ages open jam. “We really appreciate Johnny D’s
for helping to support this incredible cause
and allowing us the ability to include the younger performers and
their families.” said CSN Director, Vykki Vox. “We also
appreciate the
amazing pro musicians who donate their time, energy and expertise to
help make this all possible.”

So help inspire the next generation! Come on down to Johnny D's on
Thursday, February 12, 2009 and enjoy their great food, comfortable
atmosphere and some amazingly talented performers of all ages.
Tickets are $10 and advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
All profits go directly to the music programs in local public schools.
Call Johnny D's at (617) 776-2004. Plenty of free parking is available
and Red Line access as well.

http://www..JohnnyDs.com

[I must admit, though, the Johnny D's URL, as sent us, looks quite
doubtful; and anyone wanting to visit the site might want to improvise
a bit. - Ed.]

This is an ALL AGES SHOW. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an
adult and must have reservations for seating in the restaurant.

CSN is an ongoing series. For more info on artist submissions, please
contact: CSN Boston, P.O. Box 560193, W. Medford, MA 02156, or send
on-line press kits to VykkiVox@....

For more information about Chick Singer Night Boston please visit

http://www.chicksingernight.com/

Thank-you for your continued support!

SOURCE: Jennifer Truesdale, "Benefit for Music Programs in Our Public
Schools," January 10, 2009.

:: vykki vox ::

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JOE VAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
February 13-15, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 14,
2009

ROUNDER ARTISTS PARTICIPATE IN THE

24th JOE VAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

WHO: Rounder Bluegrass Artists Bradley Walker, Dry Branch Fire
Squad, NewFound Road, The Claire Lynch Band, Michael Cleveland &
Flamekeeper, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top Express, Charlie Sizemore
Band, and
Dailey & Vincent

WHAT: Performing at the 24th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

WHEN: February 13�" 15, 2009

WHERE: Sheraton Framingham, Framingham, MA

TICKETS: Vary from $25 - $85, visit www.bbu.org

Burlington, MA �" Several Rounder artists will be performing at the
24th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, presented by the Boston Bluegrass Union
(BBU), Presidents Day Weekend, February 13 �" 15, 2009, at the
Sheraton Framingham, Framingham, MA. The festival’s Main Stage will be
showcasing established icons such as Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top
Express,
Dry Branch Fire Squad, and The Claire Lynch Band, and new favorites
such as the stellar duo of Dailey & Vincent, Michael Cleveland &
Flamekeeper, Bradley Walker, The Charlie Sizemore Band, and NewFound
Road.

Established in 1985, the festival honors the legacy of the late Joe
Val, a bluegrass pioneer in the Northeast. While the event had humble
beginnings as a local tribute to Joe and the regional bluegrass scene, it
has grown to become one of the premier festivals in the country. In
2006, the 21st Joe Val Bluegrass Festival won the prestigious Event of
the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association.

Friday
Bradley Walker “A voice like this...shows up maybe once in a
generation--if we’re lucky.” �" Wall Street Journal
www.bradleywalker.com

Saturday
Dry Branch Fire Squad “For more than 25 years DBFS has been one of
bluegrass music’s most popular bands, renowned for its spry mix of
front-porch standards, modern ballads, and the old-time sounds from which
bluegrass first sprang.” �" The Boston Globe
www.drybranchfiresquad.com

NewFound Road “...crisp picking, compelling harmonies, and solid
songwriting.” �" No Depression www.newfoundroad.com

The Claire Lynch Band “...one of the best...” �" San Francisco
Examiner www.clairelynch.com

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper “...brings fire and
personality...that few could match.” �" USA Today
www.flamekeeperband.com

Sunday
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top Express “...the man whose mandolin
helped define modern bluegrass...Osborne’s voice remains one of
American
music’s most powerful and expressive

instruments.” �" The Tennessean www.bobbyosborne.com

Charlie Sizemore Band ““He’s a genuine triple threat, an
excellent singer, guitarist, and songwriter” �" Chicago Reader
www.charliesizemoreband.com

Dailey & Vincent “With Dailey’s nimble tenor and Vincent’s reedy
harmonies, the duo immediately joins the ranks of Flatt & Scruggs, the
Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse and other great bluegrass duos.” �"
Associated Press www.daileyvincent.com


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<> As a rule, we do not post SHOW LISTINGS. The reason is quite
simple. Though our name is the NEW ENGLAND Music Scrapbook, probably
an easy majority of our readers are based outside the six New England
states. The great majority of show listings would be of no interest
at all to the great majority of our readers.

We make exceptions when show listings are part of an item of more
general interest. CD-release events are great examples. For us, the
main point of an item of this sort is that an act has a new record.
The show being announced is of secondary interest to us - if that - as
far as the contents of our newsletter goes.

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... Shows can be canceled, sold out, or even moved to another date or
location. We recommend checking the Web, calling ahead or otherwise
confirming details.
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