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!
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 SteeldriversCherryholmesThe Infamous Stringdusters
Fran's Gear:
Martin HD-28Martin D-1L.R. Baggs M-1Blue Chip PicksJoe 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
Urban Monroes Social Media:
Subscribe to The Bluegrass Byway on iTunes by clicking HERE
Follow The Bluegrass Byway on social media
Email Joe with any suggestions or just to say “Hey”:
[email protected]
See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!
