ACOUSTICHOLLER.COM2008-12-02T00:19:06Zhttp://acousticholler.com/atom.aspxQuick BlogcastRita Hosking Silver Streamtag:acousticholler.com,2008-10-30:de437ee0-93d3-4559-ac50-6f160cce5af6Acoustic Holler2008-10-30T18:43:33Z2008-10-30T18:28:00Z Here is Rita Hoskings title song from her Silver Stream album.
Have a great day, Bluegrassrom]]>Rita Hoskingtag:acousticholler.com,2008-10-16:222d69c8-f971-42d4-aabe-1fdfcf8bda45Acoustic Holler2008-10-30T18:23:53Z2008-10-16T13:58:00Z
Great day in the morning!
I just spoke with Rita Hosking. Rita is the 2008 Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest Winner.
You gotta hear this podcast. Rita is from Davis California and is Folk, Bluegrass, and Country, but most importantly, she's Acoustic.
Her band is called Cousin Jack and she'll tell us what that means in the following podcast.
She's got two CD's out and will be working on a third starting next week. The first two are: Are You Ready? released in 2005 and Silver Stream her 2007 offering. You can hear the title cut Silver Stream at the end of this podcast.
I came across something really interesting yesterday!
This 'project' is called Wilderness Plots and it is based on the book by Scott Russell Sanders titled: Wilderness Plots Tales About the Settlement of the American Land. The book is a great compilation of interesting characters that settled in the Ohio Valley.
The author and the musicians all seem to be from the southern part of Indiana, so I'm just guessing that this is where these folks that are sketched out are from that area long ago.
What Scott Russell Sanders did, was round up five very gifted song writers and musicians to tell his story in song. The result is pure magic. This is a production the whole family will enjoy.
I love the early history of America, partly because the very guts of Folk music and what became Bluegrass music, Old Timey music, and even country music came from these early settlers. Sanders fleshes out characters that we can really catch hold of, and through the musical and lyrical interpretations of the songwriters, brings home a holistic experience of his book.
The five artists are: Carrie Newcomer, Tim Grimm, Krista Detor, Tom Roznowski, and Michael White. I found most of their web sites and enjoyed much of their music and some of their performances. You can start your own journey by navigating to www.myspace.com/wildernessplots .
Let me know what you think (about anything).
Have a great season. Bluegrassrom ]]>The New Christy Minstrelstag:acousticholler.com,2008-10-07:e78ef327-edfb-49e7-b25d-9b01630a23b8Acoustic Holler2008-10-07T02:57:27Z2008-10-07T02:32:00Z This is somewhat of a follow up to the Sam Bush podcast. Sam wasn't sure who it was that led the New Christie Minstrels, and I had absolutely no clue. The Answer: Randy Sparks. Randy began the group in 1961 and has had a hand in it ever since.
The New Christie Minstrels, as you heard Sam say, were the inspiration for he and his sisters to start a folk group of their own.
Sam Bush, though only partially influenced by this group (a real long time ago), leads a list of many other musicians that may sound familiar to you. Past members of the Minstrels include Barry McGuire, Kim Carnes, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, as well as members of the Byrds, The Association, and The Modern Folk Quartet.
Others of note that are former New Christie Minstrels include actress Karen Black, and Cleveland's own Scott Newell.
This group has a facinating history and is actually still together today with Randy Sparks leading them. You can check out The New Christie Minstrels at www.thenewchristieminstrels.com .
The only question left unanswered for me is: When, after 47 years of existence, will they become the Old Christie Minstrels?
God Bless, Bluegrassrom]]>SAM BUSH INTERVIEWtag:acousticholler.com,2008-09-28:5d4576a3-d4be-43a2-a876-ce441e2c9935Acoustic Holler2008-09-28T21:28:19Z2008-09-28T20:58:00Z Greetings from sunny Cleveland, Ohio.
Last Friday I spoke live to Sam Bush, who many call the King of Bluegrass. He was the pioneer of Newgrass music so named in the '70's.
He spent some quality time with me live from Nashville and is headed to Cleveland this next Thursday October 2. The venue will be the Beachland Ballroom. For tickets go to www.beachlandballroom.com .
He's bringing the Sam Bush Band, a collection of virtuoso musicians in their own rights. What an awesome concert this is going to be.
Give a listen to Sam and check out his we sites at www.myspace.com/sambush and www.sambush.com . You can purchase his music through the web site and He will be starting a new recording project come January.
We went to the Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music Festival and we were pleasantly surprised!
Although the attempt at breaking the kazoo record fell short ( by a couple thousand people or so), everything else about the afternoon was great! The demonstrations, the story telling, the food, the information, the music.................yeah let's talk about the music!
We already met The Farewell Drifters a couple days ago. The Biscuit Burners were also there, but the best sound, we thought, was provided by The Rhondas. Although none of the band members are named Rhonda, I understand that Rhonda means 'Noise' in Welsh. That's interesting to me, being of Welsh decent, but I must add that the 'noise' was most pleasant!
The Rhondas are three young ladies from Akron, Ohio that are not only multiple instrumentalists, but sing a flawless, clear, tight harmony that really stole the afternoon's show! I don't think they have a recording available yet, so I want to be first in line when it comes out!
These ladies looked sharp and provided a well polished performance. The Rhondas are: Jen Maurer, Laurie Howard, and Sarah Benn. Check out their web site at www.myspace.com/therhondas. Better yet, find out where they are playing and catch them live!
Have a most excellent day! Leave me some feedback, suggestions, comments......anything.
Bluegrassrom]]>Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Doyle Lawson..............and much more!!!!!tag:acousticholler.com,2008-09-23:02d280b6-516f-45c2-b7fa-222180efefbaAcoustic Holler2008-09-23T13:48:59Z2008-09-23T11:26:00ZHappy Tuesday!
I can hardly believe that Sam Bush is coming to Cleveland! Yepper, he's going to be at the Beachland Ballroom on October 2nd at 8PM. Greensky Bluegrass is also going to be there. This is going to be an awesome show. for more information, go to: www.myspacecom/beachlandballroom. You can check out Sam at www.sambush.com , and Greensky Bluegrass at www.greenskybluegrass.com .
Also at the Beachland Ballroom on September 28th at 8PM, Loudon Wainwright III will be there plus Jim Bianco. Go to the link above for the Beachland Ballroom for tickets or more information. You can check out Loudon at www.lw3.com and Jim Bianco at www.jimbianco.com .
Looking forward to November: There are two really big events coming to Ohio.
1. THE 42ND ANNUAL KENT STATE FOLK FESTIVAL November 6-15th at Kent State University.
What a line up they have this year. Performers include Richard Shindell, Darrell Scott, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, The Felice Brothers, Justin Townes Earle, Korean University of Arts Ensemble, Martin Sexton, Ryan Montbleau, and Nancy Griffith. This is going to be awesome. In addition to these outstanding musicians, there will be free music at over 30 venues throughout Kent on Friday November 14th aptly called Folk Alley 'Round Town. On Saturday there will be free community workshops and a Talent Show at the Kent State Student Center. For more information go to www.kentstatefolkfestival.org .
2.THE SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL November14-15 at Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio
This is absolutely HUGE!!!! Get a load of this line up: Leroy Troy, Primitive Quartet, Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent, The Lonesome River Band, Cherryholmes, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, The Grascals, Nothin' Fancy, and Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver! Let me catch my breath.........for more information and to get your tickets contact www.somusicfest.com .
I also found a really great site called Folk Alley. I will carry a regular link to it when I figure out how to do that. Meanwhile go to www.folkalley.com . This is a totally awesome site!
Tomorrow I'm going to talk about The Rhondas and the results of our atempt to break the worlds record for the most kazoos being played in one place at one time!
Another fantastic weekend here in Cleveland, Ohio.
We went to the Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music Festival and what a great time we had.
There was great music and I had a chance to talk with Joshua Britt of The Farewell Drifters. The interview follows.
These guys are real up and comers with a great attitude and loads of talent. They played pretty much all their own music. That is to say that they wrote it themselves, and it seems that Joshua wrote most of what they played on Sunday.
They just came off a big show in Nashville where they played at 8PM and then drove all night to get herefor their 2:30PM gig. Now that's gotta be about an 8 hour drive, so if they slept at all it couldn't have been for long.
They seemed none the worse for wear however, and delivered a crowd pleasing performance with flawless instrumentals and great tight harmonies.
Give these guys a listen and remember you heard about them here when they are snatching up all kinds of awards.
When you hear them, remember that they have only been together about three years, and four of them are under 25 years old!
The band consists of Joshua Britt on mandolin and vocals, Clayton Britt on lead guitar and vocals, Zach Bevill on lead vocals and guitar, Trevor Brandt on banjo, and Dr. Dean Marold on bass.
Check out their web site at www.farewelldrifters.com . Drop them a line and tell them Bluegrassrom sent you and don't forget to buy their CD Sweet Summer Breeze.
My wife and I went to the Yankee Peddler Festival in Canal Fulton, Ohio. What a trip. There was all kinds of music from a Bagpipe band to a lounge band (that seemed kind of out of place and not with the theme of the event). Can't forget to mention bluegrass and old timey music as well as celtic and folk groups. There really is something for just about everyone.
One of the musicians we went specifically to see, was Michael Searching Bear. Michael is a Native American of Cherokee and Powhatan descent. He is also an outstanding musician and Native American flautist.
We had the opportunity to hear his mini concert and educational lecture on Sunday afternoon. I recorded his first offering, which was a duet with his friend and cohort T.J Marlatt. You can hear it here, and remember that this is a live recording (some background noise).
Michael also makes Native American flutes and we bought one for my wife. She really loves it. He makes excellent quality flutes and you can check them out as well as some of his music at www.searchingbearflutes.com and check out his myspace at www.myspace.com/michaelsearchingbear .
Bluegrassrom ]]>Enjoy British Folk Music?tag:acousticholler.com,2008-09-11:e61dc34e-ac74-4940-96b5-390fb5c7f4f6Acoustic Holler2008-09-11T21:40:24Z2008-09-11T21:25:00Z I just came across two excellent resources if you are interested in British Folk music.
My wife found one called Folkwords and the link is www.folkwords.com . This site is authored by Tim who is about my age actually and he still seems to be functioning well. This site is very detailed about the roots of British Folk and reviews folk groups and provides links to many of them. Tim is wirting a book and is constantly researching, so it's very likely you will find something of interest.
The other site is called Folk and Roots and the link is www.folkandroots.co.uk . THis site is kind of a networking site amongst British folk musicians and the author seems intent on keeping anyone without a genuine interest at bay.
There is some great stuff here. I found it more into the actual music and venues and festivals in GB. So if your planning a visit you will already know where to go to hear great British folk music.
Check out these sites and let me know what you think. In fact, I would love to hear from you about this site as well.
Blessings, Bluegrassrom ]]>My new friend Johntag:acousticholler.com,2008-09-05:71e09009-cccd-42fc-a375-3b7c22f50598Acoustic Holler2008-09-09T10:44:58Z2008-09-05T14:22:00ZHello today.
It's a rainy day in Cleveland, but I couldn't be happier! I got a new cyberfriend named John that has a Bluegrass Gospel radio show on Saturday and Sunday nights.
This show is non stop and John really has a heart for what he does. He also will promote your Gospel Bluegrass band on the show and play your music! What an opportunity for you to get heard on the radio!
Please visit John and tell him I sent you.
I also forgot .......at the Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music Festival (say it three times fast), there will be an attempt to break a Guiness world record for the most kazoo players at one place, so bring a kazoo. They need 3800 I think and you can pre register on line at www.clemetparks.com. The event is Sunday the 21st (see yesterday's blog). See you there.
Have a GREAT weekend.
God Bless, Bluegrassrom
]]>Some Pickin' here in Ohiotag:acousticholler.com,2008-09-04:37d2b291-8273-4577-b321-bd5954fb73ebAcoustic Holler2008-09-09T10:47:02Z2008-09-04T14:31:00ZHello from the land of the Buckeyes and some perty good bluegrass pickers.
Just wanted to give you all a heads up on some great bands headed this way.
The weekend of September 11th through the 13th is the Mohican Bluegrass Festival at Mohican Wilderness 22462 Wally Road. Glenmont Ohio. Phone 740-599-6741. Go to www.mohicanwilderness.com for the whole story. This is about an hour south of Cleveland.
Here's the lineup: Thursday 9/11 is Faces Made For Radio, Muleskinners, Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, Limited edition Bluegrass Band, Friday 9/12 is Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, Northwest Territory, Grasstowne, The Hart Brothers Band, Saturday 9/13 is Northwest Territory, Rarely Herd, Carry Hassler & Hard Rain, Bradley Walker, and Karl Shiflett & Big Country. Man what a lineup.
Many different ticket options that include the whole weekend and camping and what not. Link above for the details. Warning.......this Festival sells out every year so don't drag your feet!
Something much closer is The Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music Festival. This is right in the Cleveland Metroparks at the Frostville Museum on Cedar Point Road. For info call 440-734-6660.
This event sounds like a lot of fun and it is FREE!! Date is Sunday September 21st from 11am to 5:30pm. There will be old-fashioned crafts, folk music, storytelling, games, food and hands on activities. Musical groups will include: Turn the Corner, Rhondas, and the Fullertones. And............... THE FAIRWELL DRIFTERS and THE BISCUIT BURNERS! at 2:30pm and 4:30pm respectively. WOW! Bring lawn chairs and blankies.
Look for Bluegrass Rom, I'll be there!]]>Welcometag:acousticholler.com,2008-09-02:b70410b3-f43d-41df-9ae1-5421509da822Acoustic Holler2008-09-09T10:47:53Z2008-09-02T21:06:00ZWelcome to Acoustic Holler!
I finally got the audio part somewhat worked out so it looks like there's no stoppin' us now!]]>Welcometag:acousticholler.com,2008-08-21:94b69651-84e1-425f-8865-8688fbf8b665Acoustic Holler2008-09-09T10:48:45Z2008-08-21T13:35:30ZWelcome to Acoustic Holler!
This site is dedicated to those that enjoy acoustic music of all types. We will be interviewing bands and individuals that make this music a reality. Folk, acoustic, bluegrass, old timey, roots, strings, classical, and good old hillbilly jug music. I plan to have a lot of fun creating this page and I hope your stay will also bring some unexpectec pleasure. Stay awhile and come back often! God Bless, Bluegrassrom]]>
