The Bluegrass Byway

Episode 018: Flatt Lonesome / James Reams


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Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway. This week, we feature a follow-up, LIVE interview with Kelsi Harrigill from Flatt Lonesome, who is joined by husband and banjo player in the band, Paul Harrigill. Joe also interviews bluegrass veteran, James Reams from The Barnstormers. Both interviews were recorded at the IBMA World of Bluegrass event on October 1, 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Check out the links below to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed on the show:

If you want to learn more about the IBMA and if you're considering becoming a member, check out their web site, and definitely consider attending World of Bluegrass next year.

Joe mentioned the strings and the guitar pick he purchased at World of Bluegrass, check them out here:

  • D'Addario Strings
  • BlueChip Picks

BLUEGRASS NEWS:

  • See the complete list of IBMA Award winners
  • 2015 IBMA Special Awards

FESTIVAL FINDER:

Turkey Track Fall Festival Held in Waldron, Arkansas at the Turkey Track Bluegrass ParkOctober 7-10http://www.turkeytrackbluegrass.com

Newell Lodge Bluegrass FestivalHeld at the Newell Lodge in Folkston, GA.October 8-11www.newellresort.com

Tennessee Fall Homecoming Held in Clinton, Tennessee, about 20 miles outside of KnoxvilleOctober 9-11www.museumofappalachia.org

FLATT LONESOME:

Purchase "Runaway Train" on iTunes

Here the FULL track of You're the One from Runaway Train

Check out Flatt Lonesome's record label page - Mountain Home Music Company

Flatt Lonesome's Web Links:

  • Web Site
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

JAMES REAMS:

Check out James' documentary, "Making History With Pioneers of Bluegrass: Tales of the Early Days In Their Own Words"

James Reams & the Barnstormers Web Links:

  • Web Site
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

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