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Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Frankie's Jam Report
From Frank Fitzgerald:
Just an update to this past Monday night jam. No Ralph, Wayne, Chris, or Joe, so it was almost Java "Brotherless" with the exception of Doug C. on the bass. Others included Jason and George on the banjos, Richard and another guy on the fiddles (the other fiddle player works at RU and has been jamming with us; Jeff is his name; rbjr.), Curtis on the dobro, Mary on the mandolin, and rounding out the accompaniment were the following guitarists: Kendall, Nancy, Cory (who sat in Ralph's chair, played a few leads, and broke a string), and yours truly. Another mandolin player showed up [Christian, I assume; rbjr.].
We also had an electric bass player (I think his name was "Neil") join us with a mini amp powered by batteries. He has toured with Jane Powell and Clarence Carter along with others (didn't catch all of their names). He was originally from Radford (went to RHS) and he recalls Wayne and Joey. He has lived in Atlanta for 25 years.
Smaller crowd than usual, including the spectators. Good time had by all as George and Kendall provided most of the lead vocal with Curtis and yours truly providing the backup on the chorus. I thought the highlight was when Curtis did a version of "Not Afraid" which was spectacular.
Both Kendall and I left a little after 8:00 p.m. Not sure what happened then.
Definitely missed you all but everyone seemed to enjoy the music!
Just an update to this past Monday night jam. No Ralph, Wayne, Chris, or Joe, so it was almost Java "Brotherless" with the exception of Doug C. on the bass. Others included Jason and George on the banjos, Richard and another guy on the fiddles (the other fiddle player works at RU and has been jamming with us; Jeff is his name; rbjr.), Curtis on the dobro, Mary on the mandolin, and rounding out the accompaniment were the following guitarists: Kendall, Nancy, Cory (who sat in Ralph's chair, played a few leads, and broke a string), and yours truly. Another mandolin player showed up [Christian, I assume; rbjr.].
We also had an electric bass player (I think his name was "Neil") join us with a mini amp powered by batteries. He has toured with Jane Powell and Clarence Carter along with others (didn't catch all of their names). He was originally from Radford (went to RHS) and he recalls Wayne and Joey. He has lived in Atlanta for 25 years.
Smaller crowd than usual, including the spectators. Good time had by all as George and Kendall provided most of the lead vocal with Curtis and yours truly providing the backup on the chorus. I thought the highlight was when Curtis did a version of "Not Afraid" which was spectacular.
Both Kendall and I left a little after 8:00 p.m. Not sure what happened then.
Definitely missed you all but everyone seemed to enjoy the music!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Spectrum
Before I spent all my time playing bluegrass, I blew all my money going to concerts. A good bunch of em at the Spectrum in Philadelphia.
First show? George Thorogood in 1985.
Followed immediately by Rush.
Then over the years, YES, Springsteen, Jethro Tull(!), Moody Blues, INXS, U2, David Bowie, LIVE, Roger Waters, 3 Dead shows, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, REM, had tickets to see the CARS but got grounded and couldn't go. I listened to FM rock and roll exclusively.
In 1987, I went down and when faced with a wad of cash, I scalped my Springsteen tickets. I later regretted this, but live and learn. I'm sure I'm missing some in there. Saw a handful of Flyers games, a couple of Sixers games, a lacrosse game of some kind. When the Flyers moved to a new arena, the Spectrum hosted the Philadelphia Phantoms hockey - tons of fights!
Happy Birthday to Me!
Christine hooked me up for this birthday.
Monday we set Isabella up with Grandma and we headed down to South Philly for a big ol' time. We hit Pat's for a cheesesteak and then down to see Bruce play one of the last shows at the Philadelphia Spectrum. We got to meet up with my old pal Andy and his bride who just happened to have tix to the very same show. He was my next door neighbor growing up and our birthdays both in October. I guess was the obvious gift for both of us.
Springsteen has been treating fans to performances of albums from the discography. We got Born to Run, which was a good one to get.
I've been a fan since I can remember, and I think Born to Run was the first album I bought with my own money, so I'm always willing to give Bruce the benefit of the doubt.
I thought of the JBs during this one - Bruce taking requests. I liked this one, not because it sounded great, but because he took a chance on it. IMHO you never want to have the whole show planned out - gotta call some audibles!
I thought Bruce might have been pulling a Del McCoury - pretending to ask for requests, and then when a million people yell up some song, he plays what he wants, but whatever...
As for the King, (whoever he was) he made the most of it, as I would have - he drove the band into Blue Suede Shoes and made Bruce take a break. Sweet.
Lighters are gone from the arena shows, replaced by glowing cell phones. In this case Phillies fans tracking the Phils-Dodgers game that ended after the show. (Phils win!)
Thanks Christine!
Monday we set Isabella up with Grandma and we headed down to South Philly for a big ol' time. We hit Pat's for a cheesesteak and then down to see Bruce play one of the last shows at the Philadelphia Spectrum. We got to meet up with my old pal Andy and his bride who just happened to have tix to the very same show. He was my next door neighbor growing up and our birthdays both in October. I guess was the obvious gift for both of us.
Springsteen has been treating fans to performances of albums from the discography. We got Born to Run, which was a good one to get.
I've been a fan since I can remember, and I think Born to Run was the first album I bought with my own money, so I'm always willing to give Bruce the benefit of the doubt.
I thought of the JBs during this one - Bruce taking requests. I liked this one, not because it sounded great, but because he took a chance on it. IMHO you never want to have the whole show planned out - gotta call some audibles!
I thought Bruce might have been pulling a Del McCoury - pretending to ask for requests, and then when a million people yell up some song, he plays what he wants, but whatever...
As for the King, (whoever he was) he made the most of it, as I would have - he drove the band into Blue Suede Shoes and made Bruce take a break. Sweet.
Lighters are gone from the arena shows, replaced by glowing cell phones. In this case Phillies fans tracking the Phils-Dodgers game that ended after the show. (Phils win!)
Thanks Christine!
Monday, October 12, 2009
JBs at Sinkland Farms
JBs got rained out on Saturday, but tore it up on Sunday. We missed Doug C, but Bob Thomas sat in and laid down a righteous groove.
Check the JBs out at Sinkland Farms next week, Saturday, 10/17, 3:00-5:00PM.
I shouldn't have to twist any arms here:
Must I go on?
Check the JBs out at Sinkland Farms next week, Saturday, 10/17, 3:00-5:00PM.
I shouldn't have to twist any arms here:
Bluegrass
Ice Cream
Pumpkins
Corn Maze (Maize Maze!)
Live Animals
Hay Ride
Must I go on?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Jam Was Good, Chris
We missed a few of our regs, but we welcomed many other folks, including PJ sitting in (or standing in) on bass. Tim T thumped the doghouse for a while, too.
Nearly 20 musicianers played indoors and out. Four fiddles, four banjers, myriad six-string-stranglers, 1 dobro (that I saw but never heard) and a couple o' mandolins comprised the ensemble. Jam groupies were kinda light, but an outstanding time was had.
Nearly 20 musicianers played indoors and out. Four fiddles, four banjers, myriad six-string-stranglers, 1 dobro (that I saw but never heard) and a couple o' mandolins comprised the ensemble. Jam groupies were kinda light, but an outstanding time was had.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Music in October
Here's a sample of stuff that's happening within an hour's drive. Check www.radfordfiddle.com for updates.
Autumn Leaves Festival
October 9-11, Friday-Sunday @ Mount Airy, N.C.
NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club
With Mountain Thunder, Appalachian Mountain Girls
October 10, Saturday, 6 p.m. @ NRCC, Dublin
Dailey and Vincent
October 10, Saturday, 7 p.m. @ Little River Bluegrass & Gospel Barn
Red Head Express
October 10, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. @ Fairview Ruritan Club
Film: "From Wood to Singing Guitar"
Appalshop film about Wayne Henderson
October 11, Sunday, 2 p.m. @ Blue Ridge Music Center
Mac and Jenny Traynham
Oct. 11, Sunday, 5 p.m. @ Roanoke Mountain Campground
John Cowan Band and the Waybacks
October 14, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. @ Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke
Charlie Parr with the Black Twig Pickers
October 15, Thursday, 8 p.m. @ Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke
Tribute to Round Peak musicians
October 18, Sunday, 2 p.m. @ Blue Ridge Music Center
Shawsville Square Dance
October 24, Saturday, 7 p.m. @ Meadowbrook Center, Shawsville
Dixie Bee-Liners
October 24, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. @ Fairview Ruritan Club
Thursday, October 1, 2009
When the Ship Comes In
I loved this version since I first heard it.
This is the previously mentioned Chris Hillman, playing mandolin and singing with the Hillmen.
I've done that drive, too.
This is the previously mentioned Chris Hillman, playing mandolin and singing with the Hillmen.
I've done that drive, too.
Chris Hillman and Herb Peterson at Kirk Ave in Roanoke
This orta be good show Saturday night that the Kirk Avenue Music Hall in Roanoke. These guys have a serious bluegrass history. Hillman was in the Hillmen before he was in the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers or even the Desert Rose Band.
Herb Peterson has done many things and is a fine banjo player. He played with the Dillards, but his final obit should not neglect to mention that he wrote Old Train.
Here's Chris HIllman with Gram Parsons...
Herb Peterson has done many things and is a fine banjo player. He played with the Dillards, but his final obit should not neglect to mention that he wrote Old Train.
Here's Chris HIllman with Gram Parsons...
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