http://odeo.com/channels/2116606-Bluegrass-Country-%C2%BB-Musician-Tips no 24-hour bluegrass online every day from WAMU 88.5 American University Radio in Washington, DC 24-hour bluegrass online every day from WAMU 88.5 American University Radio in Washington, DC Simple Ways To Be A Better Bluegrass Player en 40 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:05 -0700 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:05 -0700 tips, bluegrass, wamu Music tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/25394237-Music-that-Matters-to-Shannon-Whitworth Listen to songs from the musicians that matter to Shannon Whitworth 1. Foggy Mountain Rock by Flatt & Scruggs 2. Dead Flowers by The Rolling Stones from Sticky Fingers 3. Eu E Voce by The Stan Getz Quartet & Astrud Gilberto 4. Lullaby & Exile by M. Ward from Transistor Radio 5. Here But Never Home by Shannon Whitworth from No Expectations Shannon Whitworth and the Refugees are performing next on November 21, 2009 in Carrboro, N.C. at the Cat’s Cradle. Listen to songs from the musicians that matter to Shannon Whitworth 1. Foggy Mountain Rock by Flatt & Scruggs 2. Dead Flowers by The Rolling Stones from Sticky Fingers 3. Eu E Voce by The Stan Getz Quartet & Astrud Gilberto 4. Lullaby & Exile by M. Ward from Transistor Radio 5. Here But Never Home by Shannon Whitworth from No Expectations Shannon Whitworth and the Refugees are performing next on November 21, 2009 in Carrboro, N.C. at the Cat’s Cradle. Listen to songs from the musicians that matter to Shannon Whitworth 1. Foggy Mountain Rock by Flatt & Scruggs 2. Dead Flowers by The Rolling Stones from Sticky Fingers 3. Eu E Voce by The Stan Getz Quartet & Astrud Gilberto 4. Lullaby & Exile by M. Ward from Transistor Radio 5. Here But Never Home by Shannon Whitworth from No Expectations Shannon Whitworth and the Refugees are performing next on November 21, 2009 in Carrboro, N.C. at the Cat’s Cradle. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25394237 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:05 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/25072317-Music-that-Matters-to-Jason-Barie Listen to the songs and Jason Barie’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Car Talk from NPR 2. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams 3.  Sarah Lynn Waltz by Jason Barie from The Past Is Present Jason Barie plays fiddle with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver . Listen to the songs and Jason Barie’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Car Talk from NPR 2. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams 3.  Sarah Lynn Waltz by Jason Barie from The Past Is Present Jason Barie plays fiddle with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver . Listen to the songs and Jason Barie’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Car Talk from NPR 2. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams 3.  Sarah Lynn Waltz by Jason Barie from The Past Is Present Jason Barie plays fiddle with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver . tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25072317 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:41:20 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24999917-Music-that-Matters-to-David-Mayfield Listen to the songs and David Mayfield’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. 1-800-DO-U-CARE by Larry Sparks from 40 2. Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC from No Strings Attached 3. Video Killed the Radio Star covered by Cadillac Sky from The Weary Angel EP David Mayfield plays guitar with Cadillac Sky. Listen to the songs and David Mayfield’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. 1-800-DO-U-CARE by Larry Sparks from 40 2. Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC from No Strings Attached 3. Video Killed the Radio Star covered by Cadillac Sky from The Weary Angel EP David Mayfield plays guitar with Cadillac Sky. Listen to the songs and David Mayfield’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. 1-800-DO-U-CARE by Larry Sparks from 40 2. Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC from No Strings Attached 3. Video Killed the Radio Star covered by Cadillac Sky from The Weary Angel EP David Mayfield plays guitar with Cadillac Sky. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,24999917 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:51:26 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24820971-Music-that-Matters-to-Steve-Dilling Listen to the songs and Steve Dilling ’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Don’t Stop Believing by Journey from Escape 2. Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts from Unstoppable Steve Dilling plays banjo with Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. They recently released their first studio effort in 5 years, the self-titled Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. Listen to the songs and Steve Dilling ’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Don’t Stop Believing by Journey from Escape 2. Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts from Unstoppable Steve Dilling plays banjo with Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. They recently released their first studio effort in 5 years, the self-titled Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. Listen to the songs and Steve Dilling ’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Don’t Stop Believing by Journey from Escape 2. Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts from Unstoppable Steve Dilling plays banjo with Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. They recently released their first studio effort in 5 years, the self-titled Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24820971 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:31:02 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24738626-Music-that-Matters-to-Chris-Pandolfi Listen to the songs and Chris Pandolfi’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Fear of the South by Tin Hat Trio from Rodeo Eroded 2. (Nice Dream) by Radiohead from The Bends 3. The Notwist Chris Pandolfi plays banjo with the Infamous Stringdusters and released a solo album, entitled Looking Glass, on Sugar Hill Records in May 2009. Listen to the songs and Chris Pandolfi’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Fear of the South by Tin Hat Trio from Rodeo Eroded 2. (Nice Dream) by Radiohead from The Bends 3. The Notwist Chris Pandolfi plays banjo with the Infamous Stringdusters and released a solo album, entitled Looking Glass, on Sugar Hill Records in May 2009. Listen to the songs and Chris Pandolfi’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Fear of the South by Tin Hat Trio from Rodeo Eroded 2. (Nice Dream) by Radiohead from The Bends 3. The Notwist Chris Pandolfi plays banjo with the Infamous Stringdusters and released a solo album, entitled Looking Glass, on Sugar Hill Records in May 2009. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24738626 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:46:19 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24636481-Music-that-Matters-to-Darren-Beachley Listen to the songsand Darren Beachley’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Sarah Smile Hall and Oates from The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates Darren likes “the way they sparcely put stuff in, when you don’t even expect it, here comes something with the harmony.” 2. The Gatlin Brothers Darren appreciates “the intensity of the harmonies, really their idea’s. Sometimes they’ll sing two over [or] one under, one over, you know it’s all over the place.” 3. The Police “I just love to hear Sting sing.” Darren Beachley and the Legends of the Potomac have recorded a new EP, to be released by Patuxent Music this Summer. Listen to the songsand Darren Beachley’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Sarah Smile Hall and Oates from The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates Darren likes “the way they sparcely put stuff in, when you don’t even expect it, here comes something with the harmony.” 2. The Gatlin Brothers Darren appreciates “the intensity of the harmonies, really their idea’s. Sometimes they’ll sing two over [or] one under, one over, you know it’s all over the place.” 3. The Police “I just love to hear Sting sing.” Darren Beachley and the Legends of the Potomac have recorded a new EP, to be released by Patuxent Music this Summer. Listen to the songsand Darren Beachley’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Sarah Smile Hall and Oates from The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates Darren likes “the way they sparcely put stuff in, when you don’t even expect it, here comes something with the harmony.” 2. The Gatlin Brothers Darren appreciates “the intensity of the harmonies, really their idea’s. Sometimes they’ll sing two over [or] one under, one over, you know it’s all over the place.” 3. The Police “I just love to hear Sting sing.” Darren Beachley and the Legends of the Potomac have recorded a new EP, to be released by Patuxent Music this Summer. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24636481 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:43:07 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24576328-Music-that-Matters-to-Tim-Surrett Listen to the songs and Tim Surrett’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. So What Miles Davis with Paul Chambers on Bass from the album “Kind of Blue” Listen to the songs and Tim Surrett’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. So What Miles Davis with Paul Chambers on Bass from the album “Kind of Blue” Listen to the songs and Tim Surrett’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. So What Miles Davis with Paul Chambers on Bass from the album “Kind of Blue” tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24576328 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:47:14 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24534704-Music-that-Matters-to-Leigh-Gibson Listen to the songs and Leigh Gibson’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town) Bill Haley and His Comets 2. Ray Charles Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Listen to the songs and Leigh Gibson’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town) Bill Haley and His Comets 2. Ray Charles Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Listen to the songs and Leigh Gibson’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town) Bill Haley and His Comets 2. Ray Charles Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24534704 Mon, 04 May 2009 05:30:12 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24508803-Musician-Tip-No-66-Dede-Wyland Tips about singing from Dede Wyland MP3 Podcast Often described as “a singer’s singer,” Dede Wyland’s pure and compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar has powered the sound of many a bluegrass band including the popular Tony Trischka & Skyline and ’Grass, Food & Lodging. Dede has become one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to her full schedule of private lessons, she has taken her expertise to workshops and music camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Somerset, England. Her recordings and concert performances with the cream of Washington’s bluegrass players earned her the Washington Area Music Association’s “Wammie” awards for 1999 (Female Bluegrass Vocalist) and 2004 (Bluegrass Vocalist). Her latest release is “Keep the Light On.” Tips about singing from Dede Wyland MP3 Podcast Often described as “a singer’s singer,” Dede Wyland’s pure and compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar has powered the sound of many a bluegrass band including the popular Tony Trischka & Skyline and ’Grass, Food & Lodging. Dede has become one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to her full schedule of private lessons, she has taken her expertise to workshops and music camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Somerset, England. Her recordings and concert performances with the cream of Washington’s bluegrass players earned her the Washington Area Music Association’s “Wammie” awards for 1999 (Female Bluegrass Vocalist) and 2004 (Bluegrass Vocalist). Her latest release is “Keep the Light On.” Tips about singing from Dede Wyland MP3 Podcast Often described as “a singer’s singer,” Dede Wyland’s pure and compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar has powered the sound of many a bluegrass band including the popular Tony Trischka & Skyline and ’Grass, Food & Lodging. Dede has become one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to her full schedule of private lessons, she has taken her expertise to workshops and music camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Somerset, England. Her recordings and concert performances with the cream of Washington’s bluegrass players earned her the Washington Area Music Association’s “Wammie” awards for 1999 (Female Bluegrass Vocalist) and 2004 (Bluegrass Vocalist). Her latest release is “Keep the Light On.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24508803 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:00:55 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24837606-Musician-Tip-No-66-%E2%80%93-Dede-Wyland Tips about singing from Dede Wyland MP3 Podcast Often described as “a singer’s singer,” Dede Wyland’s pure and compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar has powered the sound of many a bluegrass band including the popular Tony Trischka & Skyline and ’Grass, Food & Lodging. Dede has become one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to her full schedule of private lessons, she has taken her expertise to workshops and music camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Somerset, England. Her recordings and concert performances with the cream of Washington’s bluegrass players earned her the Washington Area Music Association’s “Wammie” awards for 1999 (Female Bluegrass Vocalist) and 2004 (Bluegrass Vocalist). Her latest release is “Keep the Light On.” Tips about singing from Dede Wyland MP3 Podcast Often described as “a singer’s singer,” Dede Wyland’s pure and compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar has powered the sound of many a bluegrass band including the popular Tony Trischka & Skyline and ’Grass, Food & Lodging. Dede has become one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to her full schedule of private lessons, she has taken her expertise to workshops and music camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Somerset, England. Her recordings and concert performances with the cream of Washington’s bluegrass players earned her the Washington Area Music Association’s “Wammie” awards for 1999 (Female Bluegrass Vocalist) and 2004 (Bluegrass Vocalist). Her latest release is “Keep the Light On.” Tips about singing from Dede Wyland MP3 Podcast Often described as “a singer’s singer,” Dede Wyland’s pure and compelling voice has enchanted audiences around the globe, and her driving rhythm guitar has powered the sound of many a bluegrass band including the popular Tony Trischka & Skyline and ’Grass, Food & Lodging. Dede has become one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to her full schedule of private lessons, she has taken her expertise to workshops and music camps from Tucson, Arizona, to Somerset, England. Her recordings and concert performances with the cream of Washington’s bluegrass players earned her the Washington Area Music Association’s “Wammie” awards for 1999 (Female Bluegrass Vocalist) and 2004 (Bluegrass Vocalist). Her latest release is “Keep the Light On.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24837606 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:00:55 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/25335097-Music-that-Matters-to-Wayne-Taylor Listen to the songs and Wayne Taylor’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Choices George Jones from the album Cold Hard Truth Wayne calls it “a tremendous song that gave me cold chills and not many songs have done that.” 2. Dirt Roads Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa from the self-titled album Wayne says, “there’s still some old folks around that remember how things used to be… [Dirt Roads] mentions Ralph and Carter and the way they used to sing and the way it must have felt to be there in the audience and hear the rafters ring.” Listen to the songs and Wayne Taylor’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Choices George Jones from the album Cold Hard Truth Wayne calls it “a tremendous song that gave me cold chills and not many songs have done that.” 2. Dirt Roads Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa from the self-titled album Wayne says, “there’s still some old folks around that remember how things used to be… [Dirt Roads] mentions Ralph and Carter and the way they used to sing and the way it must have felt to be there in the audience and hear the rafters ring.” Listen to the songs and Wayne Taylor’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Choices George Jones from the album Cold Hard Truth Wayne calls it “a tremendous song that gave me cold chills and not many songs have done that.” 2. Dirt Roads Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa from the self-titled album Wayne says, “there’s still some old folks around that remember how things used to be… [Dirt Roads] mentions Ralph and Carter and the way they used to sing and the way it must have felt to be there in the audience and hear the rafters ring.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,25335097 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:58 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24474176-Music-that-Matters-to-Wayne-Taylor Listen to the songs and Wayne Taylor’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Choices George Jones from the album Cold Hard Truth Wayne calls it “a tremendous song that gave me cold chills and not many songs have done that.” 2. Dirt Roads Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa from the self-titled album Wayne says, “there’s still some old folks around that remember how things used to be… [Dirt Roads] mentions Ralph and Carter and they way they used to sing and the way it must have felt to be there in the audience and hear the rafters ring.” Listen to the songs and Wayne Taylor’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Choices George Jones from the album Cold Hard Truth Wayne calls it “a tremendous song that gave me cold chills and not many songs have done that.” 2. Dirt Roads Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa from the self-titled album Wayne says, “there’s still some old folks around that remember how things used to be… [Dirt Roads] mentions Ralph and Carter and they way they used to sing and the way it must have felt to be there in the audience and hear the rafters ring.” Listen to the songs and Wayne Taylor’s discussion of why they matter to him. 1. Choices George Jones from the album Cold Hard Truth Wayne calls it “a tremendous song that gave me cold chills and not many songs have done that.” 2. Dirt Roads Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa from the self-titled album Wayne says, “there’s still some old folks around that remember how things used to be… [Dirt Roads] mentions Ralph and Carter and they way they used to sing and the way it must have felt to be there in the audience and hear the rafters ring.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24474176 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:58 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/25335100-Musician-Tip-No-65-%E2%80%93-Kenny-Ray-Horton Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,25335100 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:11:31 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24403621-Musician-Tip-No-56-Kenny-Ray-Horton Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24403621 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:11:31 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24429523-Musician-Tip-No-65-Kenny-Ray-Horton Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24429523 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:11:31 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24837607-Musician-Tip-No-65-%E2%80%93-Kenny-Ray-Horton Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” Tips about recording from Kenny Ray Horton MP3 Podcast Kenny Ray Horton is only the 4th lead singer named to the U.S. Navy’s Country Current, which he joined in April 2008.   Before that he was a successful staff songwriter.   He received an RIAA certified Gold Record for “A Soldier’s King” recorded by Kenny Rogers. He was also a Nashville demo and background singer.  He recently released a solo bluegrass project, “A Canary’s Song.” tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24837607 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:11:31 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24283147-Musician-Tip-No-64-Leigh-Gibson Tips from Leigh Gibson MP3 Podcast Singer-songwriter and guitar player Leigh Gibson is the younger of the two Gibson Brothers, who grew up on a dairy farm near Ellenburg Depot, New York. The Gibsons are famous for their much-loved “brother duet” harmony. The Gibsons’ newest release Ring the Bell on Compass Records is due out in May 2009 and follows quick on the heels of their successful Iron and Diamonds CD. Leigh will teach guitar during Bluegrass Week again in July 2009 at the prestigious Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.Va. Tips from Leigh Gibson MP3 Podcast Singer-songwriter and guitar player Leigh Gibson is the younger of the two Gibson Brothers, who grew up on a dairy farm near Ellenburg Depot, New York. The Gibsons are famous for their much-loved “brother duet” harmony. The Gibsons’ newest release Ring the Bell on Compass Records is due out in May 2009 and follows quick on the heels of their successful Iron and Diamonds CD. Leigh will teach guitar during Bluegrass Week again in July 2009 at the prestigious Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.Va. Tips from Leigh Gibson MP3 Podcast Singer-songwriter and guitar player Leigh Gibson is the younger of the two Gibson Brothers, who grew up on a dairy farm near Ellenburg Depot, New York. The Gibsons are famous for their much-loved “brother duet” harmony. The Gibsons’ newest release Ring the Bell on Compass Records is due out in May 2009 and follows quick on the heels of their successful Iron and Diamonds CD. Leigh will teach guitar during Bluegrass Week again in July 2009 at the prestigious Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.Va. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24283147 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:59:20 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24837608-Musician-Tip-No-64-%E2%80%93-Leigh-Gibson Tips from Leigh Gibson MP3 Podcast Singer-songwriter and guitar player Leigh Gibson is the younger of the two Gibson Brothers, who grew up on a dairy farm near Ellenburg Depot, New York. The Gibsons are famous for their much-loved “brother duet” harmony. The Gibsons’ newest release Ring the Bell on Compass Records is due out in May 2009 and follows quick on the heels of their successful Iron and Diamonds CD. Leigh will teach guitar during Bluegrass Week again in July 2009 at the prestigious Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.Va. Tips from Leigh Gibson MP3 Podcast Singer-songwriter and guitar player Leigh Gibson is the younger of the two Gibson Brothers, who grew up on a dairy farm near Ellenburg Depot, New York. The Gibsons are famous for their much-loved “brother duet” harmony. The Gibsons’ newest release Ring the Bell on Compass Records is due out in May 2009 and follows quick on the heels of their successful Iron and Diamonds CD. Leigh will teach guitar during Bluegrass Week again in July 2009 at the prestigious Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.Va. Tips from Leigh Gibson MP3 Podcast Singer-songwriter and guitar player Leigh Gibson is the younger of the two Gibson Brothers, who grew up on a dairy farm near Ellenburg Depot, New York. The Gibsons are famous for their much-loved “brother duet” harmony. The Gibsons’ newest release Ring the Bell on Compass Records is due out in May 2009 and follows quick on the heels of their successful Iron and Diamonds CD. Leigh will teach guitar during Bluegrass Week again in July 2009 at the prestigious Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, W.Va. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24837608 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:59:20 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24165440-Musician-Tip-No-63-B%C3%A9la-Fleck Tips from Béla Fleck MP3 Podcast About Béla Fleck Béla Fleck is one of the world’s premier banjo players. He is well known for his work across multiple genres and progressive approach to the instrument. He has performed as a solo artist and with a number of groups including Spectrum, New Grass Revival, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and most recently Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Flecks’ total Grammy count is 9 Grammys won, and 20 nominations. His latest win was in the 2009 Pop Instrumental category for his Christmas CD, “Béla Fleck and the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way.” He has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project is “Throw Down Your Heart,” a documentary about bringing the banjo back to Africa. Tips from Béla Fleck MP3 Podcast About Béla Fleck Béla Fleck is one of the world’s premier banjo players. He is well known for his work across multiple genres and progressive approach to the instrument. He has performed as a solo artist and with a number of groups including Spectrum, New Grass Revival, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and most recently Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Flecks’ total Grammy count is 9 Grammys won, and 20 nominations. His latest win was in the 2009 Pop Instrumental category for his Christmas CD, “Béla Fleck and the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way.” He has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project is “Throw Down Your Heart,” a documentary about bringing the banjo back to Africa. Tips from Béla Fleck MP3 Podcast About Béla Fleck Béla Fleck is one of the world’s premier banjo players. He is well known for his work across multiple genres and progressive approach to the instrument. He has performed as a solo artist and with a number of groups including Spectrum, New Grass Revival, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and most recently Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Flecks’ total Grammy count is 9 Grammys won, and 20 nominations. His latest win was in the 2009 Pop Instrumental category for his Christmas CD, “Béla Fleck and the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way.” He has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project is “Throw Down Your Heart,” a documentary about bringing the banjo back to Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24165440 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:30:34 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24837609-Musician-Tip-No-63-%E2%80%93-B%C3%A9la-Fleck Tips from Béla Fleck MP3 Podcast About Béla Fleck Béla Fleck is one of the world’s premier banjo players. He is well known for his work across multiple genres and progressive approach to the instrument. He has performed as a solo artist and with a number of groups including Spectrum, New Grass Revival, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and most recently Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Flecks’ total Grammy count is 9 Grammys won, and 20 nominations. His latest win was in the 2009 Pop Instrumental category for his Christmas CD, “Béla Fleck and the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way.” He has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project is “Throw Down Your Heart,” a documentary about bringing the banjo back to Africa. Tips from Béla Fleck MP3 Podcast About Béla Fleck Béla Fleck is one of the world’s premier banjo players. He is well known for his work across multiple genres and progressive approach to the instrument. He has performed as a solo artist and with a number of groups including Spectrum, New Grass Revival, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and most recently Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Flecks’ total Grammy count is 9 Grammys won, and 20 nominations. His latest win was in the 2009 Pop Instrumental category for his Christmas CD, “Béla Fleck and the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way.” He has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project is “Throw Down Your Heart,” a documentary about bringing the banjo back to Africa. Tips from Béla Fleck MP3 Podcast About Béla Fleck Béla Fleck is one of the world’s premier banjo players. He is well known for his work across multiple genres and progressive approach to the instrument. He has performed as a solo artist and with a number of groups including Spectrum, New Grass Revival, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and most recently Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Flecks’ total Grammy count is 9 Grammys won, and 20 nominations. His latest win was in the 2009 Pop Instrumental category for his Christmas CD, “Béla Fleck and the Flecktones’ Jingle All the Way.” He has been nominated in more different categories than anyone in Grammy history. His latest project is “Throw Down Your Heart,” a documentary about bringing the banjo back to Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24837609 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:30:34 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23745708-Musician-Tip-No-61-Marc-Pruett Tips from Marc Pruett MP3 Podcast About Marc Pruett Currently the banjo player for Balsam Range, Marc Pruett has also played on five albums with Ricky Skaggs (including Ricky’s first record in 1974 and the Grammy winning “Bluegrass Rules”). His solid three finger roll has been featured with acoustic artists like Rhonda Vincent, James Monroe, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Emmy Lou Harris, Everett Lilly, Billy Edd Wheeler, John R. Bowman, Tim Surrett, Adam Steffey, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and a host of bluegrass friends. For a dozen years, his music was used as the featured theme for the square dances in the highly acclaimed Native American drama…Unto These Hills. Marc Pruett was featured in the definitive banjo publication, Masters Of The Five String Banjo. Marc is an accomplished entertainer, and he will lend his power-pickin’ to a show, as well as calling a square dance…he says, “Entertainment is ALL!” Tips from Marc Pruett MP3 Podcast About Marc Pruett Currently the banjo player for Balsam Range, Marc Pruett has also played on five albums with Ricky Skaggs (including Ricky’s first record in 1974 and the Grammy winning “Bluegrass Rules”). His solid three finger roll has been featured with acoustic artists like Rhonda Vincent, James Monroe, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Emmy Lou Harris, Everett Lilly, Billy Edd Wheeler, John R. Bowman, Tim Surrett, Adam Steffey, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and a host of bluegrass friends. For a dozen years, his music was used as the featured theme for the square dances in the highly acclaimed Native American drama…Unto These Hills. Marc Pruett was featured in the definitive banjo publication, Masters Of The Five String Banjo. Marc is an accomplished entertainer, and he will lend his power-pickin’ to a show, as well as calling a square dance…he says, “Entertainment is ALL!” Tips from Marc Pruett MP3 Podcast About Marc Pruett Currently the banjo player for Balsam Range, Marc Pruett has also played on five albums with Ricky Skaggs (including Ricky’s first record in 1974 and the Grammy winning “Bluegrass Rules”). His solid three finger roll has been featured with acoustic artists like Rhonda Vincent, James Monroe, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Emmy Lou Harris, Everett Lilly, Billy Edd Wheeler, John R. Bowman, Tim Surrett, Adam Steffey, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and a host of bluegrass friends. For a dozen years, his music was used as the featured theme for the square dances in the highly acclaimed Native American drama…Unto These Hills. Marc Pruett was featured in the definitive banjo publication, Masters Of The Five String Banjo. Marc is an accomplished entertainer, and he will lend his power-pickin’ to a show, as well as calling a square dance…he says, “Entertainment is ALL!” tag:odeo.com,2008-12-12,23745708 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:47:18 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825110-Musician-Tip-No-61-Marc-Pruett Tips from Marc Pruett MP3 Podcast About Marc Pruett Currently the banjo player for Balsam Range, Marc Pruett has also played on five albums with Ricky Skaggs (including Ricky’s first record in 1974 and the Grammy winning “Bluegrass Rules”). His solid three finger roll has been featured with acoustic artists like Rhonda Vincent, James Monroe, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Emmy Lou Harris, Everett Lilly, Billy Edd Wheeler, John R. Bowman, Tim Surrett, Adam Steffey, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and a host of bluegrass friends. For a dozen years, his music was used as the featured theme for the square dances in the highly acclaimed Native American drama…Unto These Hills. Marc Pruett was featured in the definitive banjo publication, Masters Of The Five String Banjo. Marc is an accomplished entertainer, and he will lend his power-pickin’ to a show, as well as calling a square dance…he says, “Entertainment is ALL!” Tips from Marc Pruett MP3 Podcast About Marc Pruett Currently the banjo player for Balsam Range, Marc Pruett has also played on five albums with Ricky Skaggs (including Ricky’s first record in 1974 and the Grammy winning “Bluegrass Rules”). His solid three finger roll has been featured with acoustic artists like Rhonda Vincent, James Monroe, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Emmy Lou Harris, Everett Lilly, Billy Edd Wheeler, John R. Bowman, Tim Surrett, Adam Steffey, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and a host of bluegrass friends. For a dozen years, his music was used as the featured theme for the square dances in the highly acclaimed Native American drama…Unto These Hills. Marc Pruett was featured in the definitive banjo publication, Masters Of The Five String Banjo. Marc is an accomplished entertainer, and he will lend his power-pickin’ to a show, as well as calling a square dance…he says, “Entertainment is ALL!” Tips from Marc Pruett MP3 Podcast About Marc Pruett Currently the banjo player for Balsam Range, Marc Pruett has also played on five albums with Ricky Skaggs (including Ricky’s first record in 1974 and the Grammy winning “Bluegrass Rules”). His solid three finger roll has been featured with acoustic artists like Rhonda Vincent, James Monroe, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Bryan Sutton, Emmy Lou Harris, Everett Lilly, Billy Edd Wheeler, John R. Bowman, Tim Surrett, Adam Steffey, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson and a host of bluegrass friends. For a dozen years, his music was used as the featured theme for the square dances in the highly acclaimed Native American drama…Unto These Hills. Marc Pruett was featured in the definitive banjo publication, Masters Of The Five String Banjo. Marc is an accomplished entertainer, and he will lend his power-pickin’ to a show, as well as calling a square dance…he says, “Entertainment is ALL!” tag:odeo.com,2008-12-12,23825110 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:47:18 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23711555-Musician-Tip-No-60-Valerie-Smith Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s mus... Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has been the recipient of IBMA awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley “Clinch Mountain Sweethearts” project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol’ Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin. Most recently she has released a duet album with bandmate Becky Buller named Here’s A Little Song. Valerie, her husband Kraig and daughter, Josie now reside in their adopted hometown of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has been the recipient of IBMA awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley “Clinch Mountain Sweethearts” project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol’ Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin. Most recently she has released a duet album with bandmate Becky Buller named Here’s A Little Song. Valerie, her husband Kraig and daughter, Josie now reside in their adopted hometown of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23711555 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:13:55 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074670-Musician-Tip-No-60-Valerie-Smith Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s mus... Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has been the recipient of IBMA awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley “Clinch Mountain Sweethearts” project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol’ Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin. Most recently she has released a duet album with bandmate Becky Buller named Here’s A Little Song. Valerie, her husband Kraig and daughter, Josie now reside in their adopted hometown of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has been the recipient of IBMA awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley “Clinch Mountain Sweethearts” project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol’ Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin. Most recently she has released a duet album with bandmate Becky Buller named Here’s A Little Song. Valerie, her husband Kraig and daughter, Josie now reside in their adopted hometown of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,24074670 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:13:55 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825111-Musician-Tip-No-60-Valerie-Smith Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s mus... Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has been the recipient of IBMA awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley “Clinch Mountain Sweethearts” project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol’ Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin. Most recently she has released a duet album with bandmate Becky Buller named Here’s A Little Song. Valerie, her husband Kraig and daughter, Josie now reside in their adopted hometown of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Tips about performing from Valerie Smith MP3 Podcast About Valerie Smith The child of musical parents, Valerie Smith showed talent at an early age, and soon began singing Baptist hymns in church, and later began to accompany her parents to play her fiddle and sing with local country and bluegrass musicians in her hometown of Holt, Missouri and the surrounding area. A strong desire to learn more and to teach others prompted Valerie to attend the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, where she received her B.A. in vocal music education. In 1992 moved to Nashville with her husband. In Nashville, She formed the acoustic country group “Fresh Cactus”, honing her songwriting and performance skills. One thing led to another and eventually Valerie, J. Gregory Heinike, and Kraig Smith founded Bell Buckle Records and Valerie recorded her first highly acclaimed CD, “Patchwork Heart” and formed her band, Liberty Pike. Since then, Valerie’s music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has been the recipient of IBMA awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley “Clinch Mountain Sweethearts” project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol’ Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin. Most recently she has released a duet album with bandmate Becky Buller named Here’s A Little Song. Valerie, her husband Kraig and daughter, Josie now reside in their adopted hometown of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23825111 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:13:55 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074671-Musician-Tip-No-59-Diane-Jones Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia, studying with many people including Dwight Diller and Gerry Milnes. Diane has been honored with several 1st and 2nd place wins at several southern old-time music contests. Most recently awarded including the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival in ’04 and ’05. Diane loves teaching best; She’s taught at Augusta, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and assisted at the Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s ... Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia, studying with many people including Dwight Diller and Gerry Milnes. Diane has been honored with several 1st and 2nd place wins at several southern old-time music contests. Most recently awarded including the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival in ’04 and ’05. Diane loves teaching best; She’s taught at Augusta, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and assisted at the Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, breeds Labrador Retrievers, and works with her Percheron horses. Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia, studying with many people including Dwight Diller and Gerry Milnes. Diane has been honored with several 1st and 2nd place wins at several southern old-time music contests. Most recently awarded including the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival in ’04 and ’05. Diane loves teaching best; She’s taught at Augusta, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and assisted at the Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, breeds Labrador Retrievers, and works with her Percheron horses. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-23,24074671 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:41:36 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23659993-Musician-Tip-No-59-Diane-Jones Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia. Diane had studied banjo and fiddle and continues to study with West Virginia masters Dwight Diller, Dave Bing, Melvin Wine, Gerry Milnes, and had also learned from the late Sarah Singleton and Glen Smith. At several southern old-time music contests Diane has been a participant, contestant, and judge. Among her honors are first place winner on the senior banjo contest at the West Virginia Folk Festival (Glenville) in 1993, and second place winner in 1995, 2001, & ‘02. Placing first in old-time banjo at the Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention and second place folk singer in 1996, she was also the banjo player in the first-place old-time string band in 1998. Diane took 2nd place honors in the Senior Banjo divisi... Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia. Diane had studied banjo and fiddle and continues to study with West Virginia masters Dwight Diller, Dave Bing, Melvin Wine, Gerry Milnes, and had also learned from the late Sarah Singleton and Glen Smith. At several southern old-time music contests Diane has been a participant, contestant, and judge. Among her honors are first place winner on the senior banjo contest at the West Virginia Folk Festival (Glenville) in 1993, and second place winner in 1995, 2001, & ‘02. Placing first in old-time banjo at the Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention and second place folk singer in 1996, she was also the banjo player in the first-place old-time string band in 1998. Diane took 2nd place honors in the Senior Banjo division at Clifftop, and in 2004 & ’05 she was awarded the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival. Diane loves teaching best, and has been involved with this in several venues. She taught Beginning/Intermediate Old-Time Banjo at Augusta in 1996, ‘97 & 2003, and as a staff musician in 2000. She assisted at Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp in the summers or falls of 1998 through 2005. Diane taught Beginning Old-Time Banjo at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 2000-2003. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, breeds Labrador Retrievers, and works with her Percheron horses. Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia. Diane had studied banjo and fiddle and continues to study with West Virginia masters Dwight Diller, Dave Bing, Melvin Wine, Gerry Milnes, and had also learned from the late Sarah Singleton and Glen Smith. At several southern old-time music contests Diane has been a participant, contestant, and judge. Among her honors are first place winner on the senior banjo contest at the West Virginia Folk Festival (Glenville) in 1993, and second place winner in 1995, 2001, & ‘02. Placing first in old-time banjo at the Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention and second place folk singer in 1996, she was also the banjo player in the first-place old-time string band in 1998. Diane took 2nd place honors in the Senior Banjo division at Clifftop, and in 2004 & ’05 she was awarded the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival. Diane loves teaching best, and has been involved with this in several venues. She taught Beginning/Intermediate Old-Time Banjo at Augusta in 1996, ‘97 & 2003, and as a staff musician in 2000. She assisted at Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp in the summers or falls of 1998 through 2005. Diane taught Beginning Old-Time Banjo at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 2000-2003. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, breeds Labrador Retrievers, and works with her Percheron horses. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-23,23659993 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:41:36 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825113-Musician-Tip-No-59-Diane-Jones Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia, studying with many people including Dwight Diller and Gerry Milnes. Diane has been honored with several 1st and 2nd place wins at several southern old-time music contests. Most recently awarded including the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival in ’04 and ’05. Diane loves teaching best; She’s taught at Augusta, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and assisted at the Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s ... Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia, studying with many people including Dwight Diller and Gerry Milnes. Diane has been honored with several 1st and 2nd place wins at several southern old-time music contests. Most recently awarded including the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival in ’04 and ’05. Diane loves teaching best; She’s taught at Augusta, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and assisted at the Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, breeds Labrador Retrievers, and works with her Percheron horses. Tips about practice from Diane Jones MP3 Podcast About Diane Jones Diane Jones started playing old-time music on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer in 1980. After much visiting in the Southern Appalachians, she zeroed in on the old-time music being played in West Virginia, studying with many people including Dwight Diller and Gerry Milnes. Diane has been honored with several 1st and 2nd place wins at several southern old-time music contests. Most recently awarded including the special “Heritage Tune” championship at the Fiddler’s Grove Festival in ’04 and ’05. Diane loves teaching best; She’s taught at Augusta, the John C. Campbell Folk School, and assisted at the Dwight Diller’s Banjo Camp. She enjoys working with her several continuing private students. Her new DVD “Thirty of Diane ’s Favorites” is a popular companion tool for her students, and those wanting to learn new tunes. When not playing banjo or dulcimer, Diane works on her family dairy farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, breeds Labrador Retrievers, and works with her Percheron horses. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-23,23825113 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:41:36 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23630694-Musician-Tip-No-58-Dick-Smith Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Virginia, Dick Smith currently plays banjo with the Mike O’Reilly Band. He has also worked with The Country Store, The Del McCoury Band, The Country Gentlemen, The Lynn Morris Band, and Bill Clifton. Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Virginia, Dick Smith currently plays banjo with the Mike O’Reilly Band. He has also worked with The Country Store, The Del McCoury Band, The Country Gentlemen, The Lynn Morris Band, and Bill Clifton. Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Virginia, Dick Smith currently plays banjo with the Mike O’Reilly Band. He has also worked with The Country Store, The Del McCoury Band, The Country Gentlemen, The Lynn Morris Band, and Bill Clifton. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-17,23630694 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:17:40 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074672-Musician-Tip-No-58-Dick-Smith Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Va., Dick Smith has been a fixture in the Washington area bluegrass scene for years. Dick as worked as a member of the Country Gentlemen, the Del McCoury Band, Country Store and the Lynn Morris Band. He also worked with many of the first-generation Bluegrass pioneers, such as Bill Clifton and Don Stover, The Goins Bros, Joe Stuart and Red Rector and Bill Harrell.  He currently heads up the Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly band, playing banjo and singing harmonies. Photo by L.A.Gould. Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Va., Dick Smith has been a fixture in the Washington area bluegrass scene for years. Dick as worked as a member of the Country Gentlemen, the Del McCoury Band, Country Store and the Lynn Morris Band. He also worked with many of the first-generation Bluegrass pioneers, such as Bill Clifton and Don Stover, The Goins Bros, Joe Stuart and Red Rector and Bill Harrell.  He currently heads up the Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly band, playing banjo and singing harmonies. Photo by L.A.Gould. Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Va., Dick Smith has been a fixture in the Washington area bluegrass scene for years. Dick as worked as a member of the Country Gentlemen, the Del McCoury Band, Country Store and the Lynn Morris Band. He also worked with many of the first-generation Bluegrass pioneers, such as Bill Clifton and Don Stover, The Goins Bros, Joe Stuart and Red Rector and Bill Harrell.  He currently heads up the Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly band, playing banjo and singing harmonies. Photo by L.A.Gould. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-17,24074672 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:17:40 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825114-Musician-Tip-No-58-Dick-Smith Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Va., Dick Smith has been a fixture in the Washington area bluegrass scene for years. Dick as worked as a member of the Country Gentlemen, the Del McCoury Band, Country Store and the Lynn Morris Band. He also worked with many of the first-generation Bluegrass pioneers, such as Bill Clifton and Don Stover, The Goins Bros, Joe Stuart and Red Rector and Bill Harrell.  He currently heads up the Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly band, playing banjo and singing harmonies. Photo by L.A.Gould. Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Va., Dick Smith has been a fixture in the Washington area bluegrass scene for years. Dick as worked as a member of the Country Gentlemen, the Del McCoury Band, Country Store and the Lynn Morris Band. He also worked with many of the first-generation Bluegrass pioneers, such as Bill Clifton and Don Stover, The Goins Bros, Joe Stuart and Red Rector and Bill Harrell.  He currently heads up the Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly band, playing banjo and singing harmonies. Photo by L.A.Gould. Tips from Dick Smith MP3 Podcast About Dick Smith From Alexandria, Va., Dick Smith has been a fixture in the Washington area bluegrass scene for years. Dick as worked as a member of the Country Gentlemen, the Del McCoury Band, Country Store and the Lynn Morris Band. He also worked with many of the first-generation Bluegrass pioneers, such as Bill Clifton and Don Stover, The Goins Bros, Joe Stuart and Red Rector and Bill Harrell.  He currently heads up the Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly band, playing banjo and singing harmonies. Photo by L.A.Gould. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-17,23825114 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:17:40 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074673-Musician-Tip-No-57-Adam-Hurt Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-10,24074673 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:11:21 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23616965-Musician-Tip-No-57-Adam-Hurt Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-10,23616965 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:11:21 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825118-Musician-Tip-No-57-Adam-Hurt Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. Tips on banjo tuning from Adam Hurt MP3 Podcast About Adam Hurt Deemed a “banjo virtuoso” by the Washington Post, Adam Hurt draws on diverse musical influences from the North Carolina piedmont, the mountains of central West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley, and beyond to create his own style of clawhammer banjo playing. At age 24, Adam has placed in or won most of the major old-time banjo competitions including Clifftop, Mount Airy, and Galax, and won the state banjo championships of Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as the state fiddle championships of Virginia and Maryland. Adam has conducted banjo workshops at the Swannanoa Gathering, the Augusta Heritage Center, and Appalshop, among other venues around the country. In 2006, Adam released his second CD, “Insight,” on the Ubiquitone label. The album features accompaniment by Cathy Fink, Beth Hartness, Marcy Marxer, and Jarred Nutter. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-10,23825118 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:11:21 -0800 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074674-Musician-Tip-No-56-Becky-Buller Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liber... Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, of which she has been a proud member since 2001. Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, of which she has been a proud member since 2001. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-31,24074674 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:56:05 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23557577-Musician-Tip-No-56-Becky-Buller Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liber... Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, of which she has been a proud member since 2001. Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, of which she has been a proud member since 2001. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-31,23557577 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:56:05 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825119-Musician-Tip-No-56-Becky-Buller Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liber... Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, of which she has been a proud member since 2001. Tips on studio production from Becky Buller MP3 Podcast About Becky Buller Born to Southern Minnesotan bluegrass dry-cleaners Emory and Linda, Becky Buller came into the world singing. At age 10, she enrolled in Suzuki method violin classes and by age 13, was playing with Prairie Grass and entering fiddle contests. She soon found another musical passion; songwriting. Notable compositions of Becky’s include: “Fishers of Men,” recorded by Rhonda Vincent, “Charlie Lawson’s Still,” recorded by the Mark Newton Band, and “Be Living,” by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Becky’s debut as a Bell Buckle Records artist, Little Bird, her debut, pairs her with some of Nashville’s finest, including Ron Block, Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn, Carl Jackson and Wayne Benson. Ten of the thirteen tracks are written by Buller. Most recently she recorded an album of duets with Valerie Smith called Here’s a Little Song. You can catch Becky on tour all over the world with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, of which she has been a proud member since 2001. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-31,23825119 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:56:05 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074675-Musician-Tip-No-55-Terry-Baucom Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-17,24074675 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:48:45 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23501250-Musician-Tip-No-55-Terry-Baucom Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-17,23501250 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:48:45 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825120-Musician-Tip-No-55-Terry-Baucom Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. Tips on fiddle and banjo from Terry Baucom MP3 Podcast About Terry Baucom Terry Baucom grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and picked up the banjo at the age of 10 and played locally in a band with his father, The Rocky River Boys. His first professional job was with Charlie Moore on fiddle. Terry was a founding member of Boone Creek with Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas. He was also a founding member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1979. He was with Quicksilver until 1985 and rejoined the band in 2003 (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are 6-time winners of the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Award). Terry was a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out in the early 90’s. He teamed up with Lou Reid to form Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina (1994 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year). Currently Terry is free-lancing, working on various recording sessions and conducting banjo clinics. His instructional Banjo DVD is now available on the John Boy & Billy label. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-17,23825120 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:48:45 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23487097-Musician-Tip-No-54-Jeanette-Williams Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a v... Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a variety of music sure to please any audience. Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a variety of music sure to please any audience. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-14,23487097 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:53:12 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074676-Musician-Tip-No-54-Jeanette-Williams Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a v... Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a variety of music sure to please any audience. Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a variety of music sure to please any audience. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-14,24074676 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:53:12 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825121-Musician-Tip-No-54-Jeanette-Williams Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a v... Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a variety of music sure to please any audience. Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams MP3 Podcast About Jeanette Williams Jeanette Williams, lead vocalist and bass player for the Jeanette Williams Band, began her singing career in 1989, with a local country band.  The recipient of numerous vocalist, entertainer and songwriter awards, Jeanette has been featured in both Bluegrass Unlimited, and Bluegrass Now magazines.  She has recorded more than 10 projects to date, and is featured on the “Daughters of Bluegrass, Back To The Well” album.  The title cut of Jeanette’s new solo album, “Thank You For Caring,” is a song based on a true story about a girl in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The song inspired Jeanette to donate a portion of the proceeds from album sales to the American Red Cross for continuing disaster relief. The Jeanette Williams Band is currently on tour performing a mixture of original, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass, along with acoustic and classic country tunes and offers a variety of music sure to please any audience. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-14,23825121 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:53:12 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23374672-Musician-Tips-No-53-Beth-Stevens MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-19,23374672 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:24:57 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/24074677-Musician-Tips-No-53-Beth-Stevens MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-19,24074677 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:24:57 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825122-Musician-Tips-No-53-Beth-Stevens MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. MP3 Podcast About Beth Stevens Singer-songwriter Beth Stevens started playing banjo at age 12 and quickly learned piano, dobro, guitar and bass. She started in the music business as a member of the Stevens Family Band with her parents and her sister April. Beth and April also performed as the Stevens Sisters for a while. And her music is still a family affair — her dad is a member of her band, Edge; and her mother is the group’s personal manager. Beth’s debut CD, Strong Enough, is on Pinecastle Records. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-19,23825122 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:24:57 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23341954-Musician-Tip-No-52-Dale-Ann-Bradley cal tips from Dale Ann Bradley MP3 Podcast About Dale Ann Bradley Raised in Pineville, Kentucky, Dale Ann Bradley began performing publicly at the age of 14 at Pine Mountain State Park. Soon she joined her first bluegrass band, Back Porch Grass and it was a fellow bandmate, Harold McGeorge, who later helped her put together a demo, take it to Nashville, and get her a gig on “Barndance.” In 1991, she became the lead singer and guitarist with New Coon Creek Girls, recording four albums for Pinecastle Records. In 1997, the group disbanded and she became a solo artist. Since going solo, Dale Ann has recorded eight albums on several record labels. Catch Tomorrow has been one of her most acclaimed projects so far. It was voted album of the year by Bluegrass Now with several songs being in the top 10 on the bluegrass charts. In 2007, she was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Along with a touring schedule that takes her all ... cal tips from Dale Ann Bradley MP3 Podcast About Dale Ann Bradley Raised in Pineville, Kentucky, Dale Ann Bradley began performing publicly at the age of 14 at Pine Mountain State Park. Soon she joined her first bluegrass band, Back Porch Grass and it was a fellow bandmate, Harold McGeorge, who later helped her put together a demo, take it to Nashville, and get her a gig on “Barndance.” In 1991, she became the lead singer and guitarist with New Coon Creek Girls, recording four albums for Pinecastle Records. In 1997, the group disbanded and she became a solo artist. Since going solo, Dale Ann has recorded eight albums on several record labels. Catch Tomorrow has been one of her most acclaimed projects so far. It was voted album of the year by Bluegrass Now with several songs being in the top 10 on the bluegrass charts. In 2007, she was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Along with a touring schedule that takes her all over the globe Dale Ann is still a part of the music at Renfro Valley, a place she will always consider her home. cal tips from Dale Ann Bradley MP3 Podcast About Dale Ann Bradley Raised in Pineville, Kentucky, Dale Ann Bradley began performing publicly at the age of 14 at Pine Mountain State Park. Soon she joined her first bluegrass band, Back Porch Grass and it was a fellow bandmate, Harold McGeorge, who later helped her put together a demo, take it to Nashville, and get her a gig on “Barndance.” In 1991, she became the lead singer and guitarist with New Coon Creek Girls, recording four albums for Pinecastle Records. In 1997, the group disbanded and she became a solo artist. Since going solo, Dale Ann has recorded eight albums on several record labels. Catch Tomorrow has been one of her most acclaimed projects so far. It was voted album of the year by Bluegrass Now with several songs being in the top 10 on the bluegrass charts. In 2007, she was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Along with a touring schedule that takes her all over the globe Dale Ann is still a part of the music at Renfro Valley, a place she will always consider her home. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-12,23341954 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:01:40 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23825123-Musician-Tip-No-52-Dale-Ann-Bradley Musical tips from Dale Ann Bradley MP3 Podcast About Dale Ann Bradley Raised in Pineville, Kentucky, Dale Ann Bradley began performing publicly at the age of 14 at Pine Mountain State Park. Soon she joined her first bluegrass band, Back Porch Grass and it was a fellow bandmate, Harold McGeorge, who later helped her put together a demo, take it to Nashville, and get her a gig on “Barndance.” In 1991, she became the lead singer and guitarist with New Coon Creek Girls, recording four albums for Pinecastle Records. In 1997, the group disbanded and she became a solo artist. Since going solo, Dale Ann has recorded eight albums on several record labels. Catch Tomorrow has been one of her most acclaimed projects so far. It was voted album of the year by Bluegrass Now with several songs being in the top 10 on the bluegrass charts. In 2007, she was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Along with a touring schedule that takes her ... Musical tips from Dale Ann Bradley MP3 Podcast About Dale Ann Bradley Raised in Pineville, Kentucky, Dale Ann Bradley began performing publicly at the age of 14 at Pine Mountain State Park. Soon she joined her first bluegrass band, Back Porch Grass and it was a fellow bandmate, Harold McGeorge, who later helped her put together a demo, take it to Nashville, and get her a gig on “Barndance.” In 1991, she became the lead singer and guitarist with New Coon Creek Girls, recording four albums for Pinecastle Records. In 1997, the group disbanded and she became a solo artist. Since going solo, Dale Ann has recorded eight albums on several record labels. Catch Tomorrow has been one of her most acclaimed projects so far. It was voted album of the year by Bluegrass Now with several songs being in the top 10 on the bluegrass charts. In 2007, she was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Along with a touring schedule that takes her all over the globe Dale Ann is still a part of the music at Renfro Valley, a place she will always consider her home. Musical tips from Dale Ann Bradley MP3 Podcast About Dale Ann Bradley Raised in Pineville, Kentucky, Dale Ann Bradley began performing publicly at the age of 14 at Pine Mountain State Park. Soon she joined her first bluegrass band, Back Porch Grass and it was a fellow bandmate, Harold McGeorge, who later helped her put together a demo, take it to Nashville, and get her a gig on “Barndance.” In 1991, she became the lead singer and guitarist with New Coon Creek Girls, recording four albums for Pinecastle Records. In 1997, the group disbanded and she became a solo artist. Since going solo, Dale Ann has recorded eight albums on several record labels. Catch Tomorrow has been one of her most acclaimed projects so far. It was voted album of the year by Bluegrass Now with several songs being in the top 10 on the bluegrass charts. In 2007, she was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Along with a touring schedule that takes her all over the globe Dale Ann is still a part of the music at Renfro Valley, a place she will always consider her home. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-12,23825123 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:01:40 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23262053-Musician-Tip-No-51-Cia-Cherryholmes Tips on travel from from Cia Cherryholmes MP3 Podcast About Cia Cherryholmes Cia Cherryholmes is well-respected among banjo players for her fast, powerful style that helps drive the sound of her family’s band, Cherryholmes. She started on guitar in 1999 at age 15. In October of 2000, however, she switched to the banjo.  She’s an accomplished lead and harmony singer as well. Cia has appeared all over the world with Cherryholmes and she’s sharing some of her ideas to make travelling with an instrument easier. Tips on travel from from Cia Cherryholmes MP3 Podcast About Cia Cherryholmes Cia Cherryholmes is well-respected among banjo players for her fast, powerful style that helps drive the sound of her family’s band, Cherryholmes. She started on guitar in 1999 at age 15. In October of 2000, however, she switched to the banjo.  She’s an accomplished lead and harmony singer as well. Cia has appeared all over the world with Cherryholmes and she’s sharing some of her ideas to make travelling with an instrument easier. Tips on travel from from Cia Cherryholmes MP3 Podcast About Cia Cherryholmes Cia Cherryholmes is well-respected among banjo players for her fast, powerful style that helps drive the sound of her family’s band, Cherryholmes. She started on guitar in 1999 at age 15. In October of 2000, however, she switched to the banjo.  She’s an accomplished lead and harmony singer as well. Cia has appeared all over the world with Cherryholmes and she’s sharing some of her ideas to make travelling with an instrument easier. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-08,23262053 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:46:39 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu http://odeo.com/episodes/23229086-Musician-Tip-No-50-Bradley-Walker Tips from from Bradley Walker MP3 Podcast About Bradley Walker Bradley Walker is the 2007 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year. His debut album, Highway of Dreams, blends bluegrass, honky-tonk and acoustic country music. In his Rounder Records bio, label co-founder Ken Irwin says “Bradley is an inspiration to all of us.” Bradley was born with Muscular Dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair all of his life. “My whole outlook on life is that if you’re able to get out and work, then do it,” says Walker. “My parents always encouraged me to be able to do things on my own.” This Labor Day weekend Bradley’s appeared on the MDA Telethon. Tips from from Bradley Walker MP3 Podcast About Bradley Walker Bradley Walker is the 2007 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year. His debut album, Highway of Dreams, blends bluegrass, honky-tonk and acoustic country music. In his Rounder Records bio, label co-founder Ken Irwin says “Bradley is an inspiration to all of us.” Bradley was born with Muscular Dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair all of his life. “My whole outlook on life is that if you’re able to get out and work, then do it,” says Walker. “My parents always encouraged me to be able to do things on my own.” This Labor Day weekend Bradley’s appeared on the MDA Telethon. Tips from from Bradley Walker MP3 Podcast About Bradley Walker Bradley Walker is the 2007 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year. His debut album, Highway of Dreams, blends bluegrass, honky-tonk and acoustic country music. In his Rounder Records bio, label co-founder Ken Irwin says “Bradley is an inspiration to all of us.” Bradley was born with Muscular Dystrophy and has been in a wheelchair all of his life. “My whole outlook on life is that if you’re able to get out and work, then do it,” says Walker. “My parents always encouraged me to be able to do things on my own.” This Labor Day weekend Bradley’s appeared on the MDA Telethon. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-29,23229086 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:12 -0700 no Bluegrass Country » Musician Tips Musician Tips tips bluegrass wamu