We worked off the pounds during a pre-Thanksgiving throwdown at the Mill.
At 7 p.m., I wouldn't have bet a nickel that we'd have a big crowd. We had no more than 10 folks in the place, which was fine, because the small group included a good mix of players.
At 8 p.m., the place was PACKED. The jam rolled full-throttle till about 9:30, then a few of us left to get an early jump on the holiday. At 10, a few stragglers were still working through a few tunes.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Jam Christmas Party Dec. 14
We'll have food, drinks and fun as part of our annual holiday party.
Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
The Coffee Mill
Bring your instruments and an appetite.
Menu details to come.
Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
The Coffee Mill
Bring your instruments and an appetite.
Menu details to come.
Big time at big jam
Y'all were there. Was fun, warn't it?
Good to have most of the regulars back in the house at the same time, even if it was for a one-week-only appearance.
Good to have most of the regulars back in the house at the same time, even if it was for a one-week-only appearance.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Bluegrass growing in our backyard
The Gibson Brothers
November 13, Friday, 7:30 p.m. @ Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke
Cadillac Sky
November 13, Friday, 8 p.m. @ The Lyric, Blacksburg
Franklin County Fiddle Fest
Featuring Junior Sisk and Rambler's Choice
November 14, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. @ Franklin County High School, Rocky Mount
NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club
Featuring John Viers, Zephyr Lightning Bolts
November 14, Saturday, 6 p.m. @ New River Community College, Dublin
Coaltown
November 14, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. @ Fairview Ruritan Club
Monday, November 9, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Bluegrass in the Area
Sounds like a good show Sunday in Marion...
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will take part in a special performance on Saturday, November 7th at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA. The performance will be taped before a live audience and broadcast next year on PBS stations across the country. The concert starts at 7:00pm and will also include performances by Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper and Williams & Clark Expedition. Song of the Mountains is hosted by Tim White. For more information including directions and tickets, call 276-783-6092 or visit www.SongOfTheMountains.org
I'm not sure when Russell Moore stepped out front of IIITO, but oh well. He's one from the Doyle Lawson farm school of bluegrass, so he's already ok with me.
Extry fun jam
We missed some familiar faces last nite, but welcomed a slew of newcomers and old pals to the jam.
A dobro player named Sandy (forgot his last name) from Tuscon stopped by on his 2,000-mile trek to hear real bluegrass music. He's on his way to Nashville, but knew he had to get to the Va/NC mountains first. He heard about our jam while in Floyd on Sunday. Heard about it from the young banjo picker who has come a few times (name escapes me). Sandy said he loved the jam and had a wonderful time.
A guitarist named Dan from Conn. sang and picked many good ones. Wayne, this is the dude you've been e-mailing. He had a good time, too.
Otherwise, we had a full house of pickers and grinners. George, Joe, Kendall, Dale (!), Nancy, Mary, Doug, Frankie, Timmy, Sloane, Jeff the fiddler, Richard, Cory, Christian, young mando picker whose name I think is Ian, aforementioned young banjer plucker, and the 2 new fellers. And me. Hope I didn't forget anybody.
Joe sang "Long Gone." Dale sang a bunch. Dan the new guy sang "Highway of Sorrow" among others. Sandy the dobro man sang a gospel number and played beautifully. I forgot the words and tunes to songs I've been singing for years.
A dobro player named Sandy (forgot his last name) from Tuscon stopped by on his 2,000-mile trek to hear real bluegrass music. He's on his way to Nashville, but knew he had to get to the Va/NC mountains first. He heard about our jam while in Floyd on Sunday. Heard about it from the young banjo picker who has come a few times (name escapes me). Sandy said he loved the jam and had a wonderful time.
A guitarist named Dan from Conn. sang and picked many good ones. Wayne, this is the dude you've been e-mailing. He had a good time, too.
Otherwise, we had a full house of pickers and grinners. George, Joe, Kendall, Dale (!), Nancy, Mary, Doug, Frankie, Timmy, Sloane, Jeff the fiddler, Richard, Cory, Christian, young mando picker whose name I think is Ian, aforementioned young banjer plucker, and the 2 new fellers. And me. Hope I didn't forget anybody.
Joe sang "Long Gone." Dale sang a bunch. Dan the new guy sang "Highway of Sorrow" among others. Sandy the dobro man sang a gospel number and played beautifully. I forgot the words and tunes to songs I've been singing for years.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Cookin' with the Java Brothers
Come down to Sinkland Farms in Riner for "Up in Smoke" Chili Cook-Off and Wine & Brew Festival
Saturday, November 7, 2009
12 noon - 8pm
JBs Play 3-4:15
Larry Keel and Natural Bridge
From the New River Old Time email list:
Here's some after squaredance fun to get into this Saturday in Blacksburg, VA:
LARRY KEEL AND NATURAL BRIDGE
"A lot of new things popping up so check out our tour dates for Holiday Shows and other events. Really looking forward to this weekend at the REX THEATER a new venue for us in Pittsburg…Friday is with Tony Rice in Richmond VA…then back to Blacksburg for a Saturday Night Show Down at Attitudes."
SATURDAY
November 07, 2009 at Attitudes
Blacksburg, VA
900 Prices Fork Rd. Tickets $10. Showtime 10pm. 540-552-7001
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