Grass Cuttings and News
InBrief
USA and (some of the) Rest-Of-The World News
Click for UK and European
2nd Nov 2003
|
Sorry - I haven't time to chase news... 2nd Nov: Laurie Lewis et.al. are touring mainland Europe in Nov/Dec 2003 - click for details (24 Sept) Laurie Lewis reports: "Kathy Kallick, Suzy Thompson, Mary Gibbons, Kate Brislin, Debby Cotter Kaspari, Amy Stenberg and I had a fantastic night of music last Saturday, raising funds for Lynn Morris, our bluegrass sister who suffered from a stroke in March and hasn't been able to work since then. We raised well over $4,000 and had a blast doing it. I feel so lucky to be a part of such a generous community!
"For those of you who would like to donate to Lynn Morris' fund, you can
do so by sending a check or money order to: On October 5 Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum and Todd Sickafoose appear at the (free) Strictly Bluegrass Festival concerts. 4 Oct: June Carter Cash's Daughter Found Dead Montgomery County officials say they have found the bodies of Rosie Nix Adams and Jimmy Campbell in a parked bus near Clarksville, TN. News reports say Adams was the 45 year old daughter of June Carter Cash and second husband Richard 'Rip' Nix. Campbell is said to have been for 40 years the fiddle player with The Sideman, a group of Bluegrass session players based in Nashville. Officials have termed the deaths suspicious, but the two may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning from propane or kerosene heaters on the bus. Sheriff's department officials day emergency medical personnel found needles, pipes and other drug paraphernalia on the bus near the bodies. Autopsies are planned. Bill Knowlton <Udmacon@AOL.COM writes clarifying Jimmy Campbell/Rosie Nix deaths: "In spite of the media sensationalism when Jimmy Campbell and Rosie Nix were found, and about all the "drug paraphernalia" around, the coroner announced tonight that both died of carbon monoxide poisoning. They were renovating an old tour bus and had a couple of propane heaters on board to keep off the chill. It was a tragic accident." Tim Austin has brought the respected Doobie Shea brand and expertise to new territory. On Sept 2 Tim announced the creation of Doobie Shea Productions, Inc. Drawing on a decade's experience with the award-winning Doobie Shea Records label (and Austin's unique track record as artist, engineer, producer and businessman) the new venture will fill a bluegrass industry gap between do-it-yourself CD projects and label-affiliated releases by offering a complete range of production services to bluegrass artists. This lets them tap into Dobbie Shae's knowledge and experience while keeping complete control of their product and business strategy. (2 Sept) David Scmitt (San Francisco) writes: "Hey everybody! If you haven't heard me bragging about my Sister's new CD, well now is your chance! Gayle was just awarded her 2nd Parents Choice Award for her latest children's CD ...Toodala! She was similarly recognized for her first CD, Everything's A Song.
If you have kids, know kids, or was ever a kid yourself (some of us still are!) then this CD is for you! You can get it exclusively at: www.cdbaby.com Just type "Gayle Schmitt" into the search field and you'll find both of her cds. Can you tell I'm an extremely proud brother?! Let me know what you think. Happy tunes! David. Editors note: Actually, I have the CD and he's right - it is great for kids! 17 July: "Stringbean" Killer Denied Parole: The Tennessean reports the man convicted of killing Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw performer David "Stringbean" Akeman and Akeman's wife Estell was denied parole yesterday. John Brown is serving 198 years for the 1973 slayings. His accomplice and brother, Marvin Douglas Brown, died in prison this year. The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that it will move its annual convention from the Galt House in Louisville, KY, to the Nashville Convention Center and affiliated hotels, starting in 2005. However the 2003 and 2004 events will be held in Louisville. Mike Hall writes "Derek: Check it out.. . Our new Americana website! TheMusicHotel" Article by Mike 25 June: Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend 2003 is on November 14-16, 2003 at Roanoke Clarion Airport. Hosted by Herschel Sizemore and AcuTab's John Lawless, it offers twenty hours of small class instruction, seminar presentations and demonstrations featuring some of bluegrass music's premier artists. Details for this year's event are now settled. Details The faculty comprises:} Banjo: Ron Stewart, JD Crowe, Lynn Morris Fiddle: Stuart Duncan, Aubrey Haynie, Ron Stewart Guitar: Jim Hurst, Orrin Star, Rickey Wasson Mandolin: Mike Compton, Alan Bibey, Danny Roberts Upright Bass: Missy Raines, Dennis Crouch, Marshall Wilborn New for 2003 are classes for bass and fiddle, more rooms for breakout sessions and jams and six converted guest rooms for smaller group classes during the day and jamming in the evening.
The Ryman, "Mother Church Of Country Music," Potential Presidential Debate Site Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music" and former home of the Grand Ole Opry, is under consideration as a site for one of the 2004 presidential campaign debates. The possible Nashville event would be jointly staged by Ryman owner Gaylord Entertainment and Vanderbilt University under the auspices of Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell. Thirteen potential sites will be examined by the non- partisan Commission On Presidential Debates. (Info: Mike Hall)
|
For
those proud owners of Everything's A Song, you don't want to miss the exciting
new sounds of Toodala. It's children's tunes with a Bluegrass kick...you'll
find yourself singing along and tapping your feet right away. Check it out
on