Greetings! And welcome to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! If you want to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed in Episode 009, check out the links and information below:

1) This is Rocky, one of my bulldogs... and the source of the snoring you may hear in the background during the Fran Kent interview:Rocky Photo

2) Hope everybody had a GREAT 4th of July! Check out this article about the Nashville Fireworks show, which was the LARGEST in the country!!Nashville Fireworks Show Thunders Through Rain

3) I took the plunge and bought a banjo!! I HIGHLY recommend this banjo for anyone looking to get started with learning... the Deering Goodtime Two Banjo!

4) WIN a $25 iTunes Gift Card… just click HERE then click on the button that says “View in iTunes“. Click on “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review“. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected]! Winners will be drawn on July 15, 2015!!

5) Wanna stay current on the most popular bluegrass artists and songs on the radio today? Need to hear some good music while you're at work, the gym, or in the car? Don't forget to check out our PLAYLISTS page!

BLUEGRASS NEWS:

• Molly Cherryholmes Joins Mountain Heart
• Bluegrass Nights at The Ryman

FESTIVAL FINDER:

Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival  Takes place in July in Centre Hill, Pennsylvania at the Grange Fair Grounds. July 9-12. http://www.remingtonryde.com   Basin Bluegrass Festival  Takes place in Brandon, Vermont July 9-12 http://basinbluegrassfestival.com   Wayside Bluegrass Festival  Held in Stuart, Virginia at beautiful Wayside Park July 8-11. http://www.waysidepark.com   Bluegrass on the Grass  Takes place at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. July 11. http://blogs.dickinson.edu/bluegrass   Bluegrass Fever  Held in Sheridan, Indiana at Veterans Park July 10-11. http://www.bluegrassfever.net   Uncle Dave Macon Days  Takes place in Murfreesboro, TN at Cannonsburgh Village July 10-11. http://www.uncledavemacondays.com   High Mountain Hay Fever  Takes place in Westcliffe, Colorado July 9-12. http://www.highmountainhayfever.org   Norwalk Music Festival  Held at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, Ohio July 9-12. http://norwalkmusicfestival.com   Big Horn Mountain Festival  Held in Buffalo, Wyoming at the Johnson County Fairgrounds at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains July 10-12. http://www.bighornmountainfestival.com   INTERVIEW WITH FRAN KENT:   Here is the article about Steve Waller once again - the bluegrass pioneer who was responsible for the rise in popularity of bluegrass music in Oregon:-Steve Waller Passes   Check out this video of Matt Gray, banjo player in the Urban Monroes, playing his original instrumental song, Tillamook Burn, which Fran spoke about during the interview: https://youtu.be/UTh0JkOy7NU Available on Amazon   Joni Harms was the artist Fran played for after moving to Oregon. Learn more about her HERE.   The Urban Monroes version of "Never My Love" originated on a show called "Bluegrass In The Basement" on the digital streaming bluegrass station, www.worldwidebluegrass.com and hosted by DJ Jim Chatfield. Be sure to check out their site for 24/7 streamed bluegrass music!   Fran's Bluegrass Band Recommendations:

• The Steeldrivers
• Cherryholmes
• The Infamous Stringdusters

  Fran's Gear:

• Martin HD-28
• Martin D-1
• L.R. Baggs M-1
• Blue Chip Picks

Joe Guitar is a Gibson CL-10

You can learn more about the Urban Monroes and find links to purchase their music at their web site: www.urbanmonroes.com

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