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CONGRADULATIONS TO BOB BLACK FOR BEING AWARDED THE 2006 PRINT AWARD FOR WRITING AND PUBLICATION OF THIS BOOK
“Come Hither to Go Yonder: Playing Bluegrass with Bill Monroe”
by Bob Black
Bill Monroe is so foundational to bluegrass music that the entire genre took its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys.
In Come Hither to Go Yonder, Bob Black recounts his years spent as a member of that seminal band.
While other work on Bill Monroe has been written from a historical point of view, Come Hither to Go Yonder is told from the
perspective of a musician who was actually there. Filled with observations made from the unique vantage point of a man who
has traveled and performed extensively with the master, this book is Bob Black's personal memoir about the profound infiuence
that Monroe exerted on the musicians who have carried on the bluegrass tradition in the wake of his 1996 death.
Offering a rare perspective on the creative forces that drove one of America's greatest composers and musical innovators,
Come Hither to Go Yonder will deeply reward any fans of Bill Monroe, of bluegrass, or of American vernacular music.
232 pages. 6 x 9 inches. 40 photographs.
Now available from University of Illinois Press:
http://www.press.uillinois.edu/s05/black.html
Bob Black
Green Valley Records
Butch Baldassari Medical Fund
Donations by check or get well cards:
Butch Baldassari 125 43rd Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37209
Butch Baldassari, a long-time friend of the mandolin community is currently undergoing chemotherapy and related treatment
best explained by an email he recently sent to many of his friends (below). In addition to the stress of such an invasive
treatment, professional musicians don't benefit from paid leaves of absence from their jobs.
Many in the mandolin community have expressed an interest in providing their financial and emotional support of Butch throughout
his treatment, and the purpose of this page is to help us achieve that goal. The Mandolin Cafe and our community sends their
best wishes to Butch for a successful treatment and speedy recovery.
Dear Friend
Some of you may or may have not heard that I have been having some health problems recently. It started
in mid-March with my left hand losing about 20% of its facility. I have not cancelled any performances yet, but I really can't
do any recording or work that focuses heavily on myself as soloist. I am still playing concerts with Nashville Mandolin Ensemble.
After an MRI and a brain biopsy on May 22, I was diagnosed with a low level 3 anaplastic astrocytoma deep in the right side
of my brain. Because it is inoperable, I am following a regime of radiation and chemo beginning this Wednesday, June 6 for
6 weeks. I am going to be eating only a macrobiotic diet and following their lifestyle rules. I will also be receiving acupuncture,
energy balancing treatments and massage therapy.
I hope to see or hear from you soon.
Butch Baldassari
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26, Patterson, Ia 50218. It's free to them and they can ever make some money by selling ads inside the show.
GO TO OUR NEW 24/7 Broadcast available around the world, or go to www.worldwidebluegrass.com. Be sure and tune in SUNDAY MORNING TO KKRF AT 107.9 OR KGRA AT 98.1 FROM 8AM TO 10AM FOR TWO HOURS OF THE BEST BLUEGRASS
MUSIC AROUND if your in the central Iowa area.
Alecia Nugent & Uncle Billy Backstage
Whiskey Lounge HorseShoe Casino, Council Bluffs,Ia 10/19/06
Alecia Nugent and her Band played to a large audiance of bluegrass and country fans on Oct 19th at the Horseshoe Casino
in Council Bluffs, Ia. She entertained the crowd with great uptempo old and new bluegrass tunes, with couples getting
up to dance and then brought them back with slowing dancing to outstand slow tunes. Who says you can't dance to bluegrass
music? She left the stage of the Whiskey Lounge with lot's of apllause. I will be airing a interview from that
night on my show on the WWB at approx 6:20pm eastern time.
IBMA AWARDS HONOR LEGENDS AND NEWCOMERS
The eighteenth annual International Bluegrass Music Awards paid tribute
to both legends and new talent within the genre as the diversity within bluegrass was celebrated in ceremonies at the Grand
Ole Opry House in Nashville.
The Grascals further solidified their credentials with their second consecutive Entertainer of the
Year award.Their honors are all the more remarkable since they leaped onto the
national stage with the Emerging Artist trophy in 2005.
In
an rare twist for any awards show, a tie in voting by the professional members of IBMA in the Album of the Year category made
sure that a Hall of Fame member J.D. Crowe and his band The New South were recognized for their latest release (Lefty’s
Old Guitar, Rounder Records) and
was feted alongside wunderkinds The Infamous Stringdusters (Fork In The Road, Sugar Hill Records).The Infamous Stringdusters also took home the Song of the Year (“Fork
In The Road”; Chris Jones & John Pennell, songwriters) and the much sought Emerging Artist of the Year honors.
Tying the Stringdusters
for the largest set of new crystal (3 trophies) was legendary banjo master Tony Trischka.His album Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
(Rounder Records) features Earl Scruggs, Kenny
Ingram, Tom Adams, Bela Fleck,
Noam Pikelny, Alison Brown, Scott Vestal, Steve Martin and Bill
Emerson and was lauded for both Instrumental Album and Recorded Event of the Year.Tony also took home his first Banjo Player of the Year award.
The name “Bradley”
proved good luck for first time recipients as longtime favorite Dale Ann Bradley was
named Female Vocalist of the Year and new favorite Bradley Walker was handed his
first Male Vocalist of the Year trophy.
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper featuring Audie Blaylock added
to the list of firsts as this year’s Instrumental Group of the Year and Cleveland
also took home his fifth Fiddle Player of the Year award.
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver took home their seventh
Vocal Group award and sixth for Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year (“He Lives In Me,” Horizon Music).
Sam Bush hosted the evening and was also honored as
Mandolin Player of the Year (his fourth, but first since 1993) and the members of IBMA continued to show their much deserved
respect for Tony Rice (Guitar Player of the Year, his sixth) and Missy Raines(Bass Player of the Year, her seventh).Rob
Ickes became the all-time most awarded musician among all IBMA Instrumental Performer categories with his ninth Dobro
Player of the Year award.
Among
the many highpoints of the evening which was punctuated with musical performances from nominees and recipients was the induction
into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame of Carl Story and Howard Watts (“Cedric Rainwater”).Watts’ career as a bass player was highlighted
with his role in what many refer to as the “original bluegrass band,” the mid-1940’s versionof Bill Monroe & his Blue Grass Boys, while Story was honored for his contributions as the “Father
of Bluegrass Gospel Music.”
The show was broadcast live
on XM Satellite Radio (“Bluegrass Junction” Channel 14) and is being
syndicated to more than 300 U.S. markets and 14 foreign networks, thanks to the sponsorship of Martha White Foods, MerleFest, GAC-TV,
GHS Strings, Bluegrass Unlimitedmagazineand Deering Banjos.
The awards are voted on
by the professional membership of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), which serves as the trade association
for the bluegrass music industry.The IBMA Award Show is the centerpiece of the
World of Bluegrass week, which also includes the industry’s Business Conference and Bluegrass Fan Fest, slated for October
1 - 7, in Nashville, Tenn.
(A complete recipient list follows)
THE
2007 INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
THE RECIPIENTS
BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Carl Story
Howard Watts (Cedric Rainwater)
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
The Grascals
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Michael Cleveland &
Flamekeeper featuring Audie Blaylock
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Bradley Walker
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Dale Ann Bradley
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Fork In The Road,” The Infamous Stringdusters (artists), Chris Jones & John Pennell (songwriters)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (tie)
Lefty’s Old Guitar,
J.D. Crowe & The New South
(artists), Rounder Records, J.D. Crowe & The New South (producers)
Fork In The Road, The Infamous Stringdusters (artists), Sugar Hill Records, Tim Stafford & The Infamous
Stringdusters (producers)
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular; Tony Trischka with
Earl Scruggs, Kenny Ingram, Tom Adams, Bela Fleck, Noam Pikelny, Alison Brown, Scott Vestal, Steve Martin & Bill Emerson
(artists); Rounder Records; Tony Trischka, Bela Fleck & Ronnie Freeland (producers)
INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular; Tony Trischka (artist);
Rounder Records; Tony Trischka, Bela Fleck & Ronnie Freeland (producers)
This just in! The blugerass nominations for best bluegrass album!
1 - Let ‘er Go Boys by Michael Cleveland 2 - Troubled Times by David Davis and the Warrior River Boys 3 - Pretty
Green Hills by Dave Evans 4 - Red Letter Day by the Gibson Brothers 5 - Long List of Heartaches by the Grascals 6
- Ancient of Days by Harvest Wind 7 - A Hot Piece of Grass by Hayseed Dixie 8 - Bluegrass by Jim Lauderdale 9 - The
Golden West by Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands 10 - New Day by Claire Lynch 11 - Wide Open by Mountain Heart 12
- Life in a Song by Newfound Road 13 - Sweet Virginia by No Speed Limit 14 - A Little Girl…A Big Four-Lane by
Alecia Nugent 15 - Try a Little Kindness by Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press 16 - Hillbilly Heartache by Don
Rigsby and the Midnight Call 17 - Instrumentals by Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder 18 - The Right Road by Solid Ground 19
- Live at the Ryman by Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives 20 - 3-Five-N by Todd Taylor 21 - No Apologies by
Jim VanCleve 22 - Celebrations of Life by Musicians Against Childhood Cancer - Various Artists 23 - All American Bluegrass
Girl by Rhonda Vincent 24 - James Hemenway by Wild Hare
I would love to see the Warrior River Boys win a grammy because the have worked so hard over several years and don’t
yet have a Grammy to show for it….. I wish all of you guys the best of luck and continue on playing some of the best
bluegrass in the country… Thank You
Congratulations to the Warrior River Boys on their Grammy nomination. What a well deserved honor! I’m pulling for
you guys to take it home. All the best to you.
Congrats!! To the Warrior River Boys on a Grammy nomination. We are all pulling for you. This band has given Bluegrass
a whole new name. They have came a long way and have worked very hard to be where they’re at today. Bring home that
grammy guys!! Best wishes to you all.
Todd Taylor great to see his name on this list again this year, I have every cd he has done, its a big honor to be named
on thist list, congratulations to Todd and all the others.
Todd Taylor, “BanjoMan” “Seven” Grammy nominations of one cd “3-5-N”…with
fast fingers and unique playing style..Todd gives BlueGrass generations of fans worldwide. Grammy nominated 3 years in a row,
Todd we all expect just as much generated excitement from your next release!!
Todd is a credit to the musical heritage of South Carolina, a true inspiration to all aspiring banjo pickers. And his 3-Five-N
album is in the groove, and gives the banjo sound listener and lover like myself goose bumps! Pick-On, Pick-On Mr. Taylor.
*... ANDBE SURE TO BRINGAN APPLEFOR THETEACHER:Eddie has -at last- begun giving private,
completely individualized, personal instruction in banjo and guitarplaying, as well as banjo set-ups and minor repair.There's an old saying: ''When the student is ready, the teacher will appear'; but Eddie is
turning that one on its head -- this time, the teacher decided he's ready, after years of inquiries from would-be students.But space is very limited, so call 615-443-7135 for more information on one-hour,
half-hour, or spend-a-day-with-Eddie sessions.Intermediate-and-up playing ability
is recommended, professional or amateur.Specializing in Adcock Style, naturally.
Are you playing like you
want to?What do you want to learn?Does
your banjo sound like you want it to?Now you can go to a guy who's got more
than a half-century of experience!
By the way, there are plenty
of good motels and eateries in Lebanon, not to mention some excellent antiquing!
RALEIGH, NC (11/1/06)
Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road announced today that Jerry Butler has joined Carolina Road as lead singer and guitar player.
All current band members remain the same including, Lorraine Jordan (mandolin and lead/tenor vocals); David Guthrie (guitar
and tenor vocals); Ben Greene (banjo and baritone vocals); Josh Goforth (fiddle); and Todd Meade (bass and bass vocals). Jordan
said, "We are very proud to have Jerry join us and we’ll always stay true to the traditional sound our fans have become
accustomed to."
Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road are currently enjoying the success of their new album, A Stop in
South Port Towne on Blue Circle Records. The current single from that album, Tupelo County Jail is #28 on the Bluegrass Unlimited
National Bluegrass Survey Top 30 Singles for November 2006.
Jerry Butler began playing music in the Knoxville, Tennessee area when he was 12 years old in a band called the
Knoxville Newgrass Boys that also included classmate Phil Leadbetter. He has also performed with Lynwood Lunsford and the
Misty Valley Boys, The Joe Isaacs Band and the Blue Valley Boys. Most recently he performed lead vocals and guitar with Pine
Mountain Railroad. Butler is currently featured on lead vocals on their single Beyond the Rain, currently #9 on the Bluegrass
Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey. Butler is proud to endorse GHS Strings, Mike Long Guitars, Custom Inlay and Paige Capos.
He currently resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.
Crowds Loved Them and showed them with loud clap's
Great tunes, wonderful harmony's and a bit of joking around made Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver a quick favorite at the Iowa
State Fair during their four show appearance on the Wellmart, Bluegrass Stage. Bluegrass, Bluegrass Gospel and even a bit
of some classic Country with Floyd Crammers Last Date and a little Jerry Lee Lewis too. At the show I was at the crowd gave
them a standing ovation at the closing. Hopefully the Fair board with get the word and bring more Bluegrass Bands to future
show. Until recently Iowa has been a wasteland of no National Bluegrass Bands. Now in just the last two years, we have had
a couple of the best. Last year it was Rhonda Vicente and the Rage.
Doyle Lawson and Uncle Billy Chat before show
He has one of the Best Road Bands to Back him up, and he lets them shine of their own too.
Del McCoury and the Boys entertained the Bluegrass Fans at the 2007 Iowa State Fair. It was enjoyed
by all and the Band did a fine job even in the sweltering heat.
The National Traditional Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music Festival, Previous at Missouri Valley Fairground
Harrison County is being moved to La Mars, Iowa for the 2008 event.
Watch for June's Album "Wildwood Flower" on sale now.
Your favorite
cologne smells like mosquito repellent...
Your last anniversary gift was His and Hers matching lawn chairs with your
last name across the back with a felt tip marker.
You know that Gibson and Martin have no relationship to Mel and Dean.
Your
Geo Metro has been modified to hold an Upright Bass.
When you see a guy with a nail apron on, you
start digging for gate money.
When you see a couple of motorhomes on the highway, your car keeps wanting to follow
them to a festival.
You know that "pick one" has nothing to do with your nose.
A night out with the boys
means.... an all night pickin' in the back room of the barber shop.
Your instrument cost more than you wife's
wedding ring.
You change the strings on your instrument more often than you change your socks.
It's 3:00am and
your wife is upset, but you just hafta' pick one more, and one more, and one more.
"NEW JAM STARTING"
Bluegrass Jams starting at Cup A Joe's in Indianola, will be every Tuesday until June
when we break for the Summer with Bluegrass Tuesday's on the courthouse lawn. This will be the first jam so I'm a little
'anxious' but it's all for fun, all skill levels welcome, everybody started somewhere, especially me, it seems like I'm starting
over every day. Up tempo acoustic jam. We will have four microphones set up, two for who ever is leading the song,
I've noticed that the vocalist/leader gets lost at larger jams, a couple to the side for harmony or people who want to play
a fill lick to step up. The room is all set up, all the time, so it's a good place to be able to come and go. If you know
anyone who would like to attend please pass this info along. I can be reached at (515) 278-2399 if you've got any questions.
If anyone knows bluegrass bands who would like to perform at Bluegrass Tuesdays on the courthouse lawn please have them give
me a call. Thanks, Jim
NOTE: Now that the shows on the Indianola Court House Square is ended he has started having shows at the
Indianola High School Theater once a month. You can contact hime for dates at the fore mentioned Phone number or send
E-mail to tightmarket@crosspaths.net.
Dear friends,
I'm writing today to let you know about an IBMA-hosted training for
artists scheduled in your area November 4. I hope to see some of you there. Please feel free to forward this info
to artists who might be interested in coming also. Thanks!
-Nancy Cardwell, IBMA
Bluegrass in the Schools Artist Training Coming to Harvest Jamboree in Minneapolis
In an effort to reach more young people with bluegrass music IBMA, in
conjunction with the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association (MBOTMA), will host a Bluegrass in the Schools Training for Artists at
the new Harvest Jamboree scheduled for Nov. 3-4, 2006 in Minneapolis.
The goal for these new regional trainings, hosted at major bluegrass
festivals or association events across the country, is to give local musicians and bands (along with interested event
producers and association leaders) some tools to develop effective educational bluegrass programs for students.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Workshop Room A at
the Marriott Minneapolis West in Minneapolis, Minn. during the Harvest Jamboree. Attendees will receive a Bluegrass in the Schools Certificate of Participation for
the training session.
The Bluegrass in the Schools session will be part of a comprehensive workshop series designed
by MBOTMA, intended specifically for bands that want to develop their performance and business skills. Entire bands or
individual musicians representing local or touring bands are welcome and encouraged to attend any of these workshops.
There will be no additional fee for the workshops other than the purchase of a festival ticket for the day they take
place.
Nancy Cardwell from IBMA will be joined by Phil Nusbaum, Ph.D. and Bob Bovee
& Gail Heil (a old-time band with several years experience in presenting programs at schools), at the Bluegrass in the Schools
Training for Artists. Course content will include information on current IBMA tools available and a “tip sheet" of
advice compiled from more than a dozen experienced bands with ideas on how to develop and present educational bluegrass
programs for students. Also included in the program will be a live demonstration of a presentation for students,
info on relating to students at different ages, suggestions on how to book Bluegrass in the Schools programs in local schools, ideas
about how to fund school presentations and a Q&A session.
You may register for the training on site, Nov. 4. For more
info on course content contact IBMA at 888-438-4262 or nancyc@ibma.org. For more info on the Harvest Jamboree, go to http://www.minnesotabluegrass.org/
International Bluegrass
Music Association 2 Music Circle South • Suite 100 • Nashville, TN 37203 615.256.3222 p • info@ibma.org • www.ibma
WCE Song Makes DJ List
The November issue of Bluegrass Now Magazine has hit the stands and WCE has made the cut. DJ Hot Picks, a regular column in the magazine, features DJ's from around
the country and their picks of the month. Jerry Mills of Denver Colorado chose WCE's version of "Forever Ain't That
Long Anymore", from their newly released self-titled CD as 1 of 3 favorites. You can hear Jerry Mills' Rocky Mountain
Bluegrass on KCKK 1600AM. Thanks, Jerry for spinning our record!
Lester Flatt Bluegrass
Day Draws Thousands!
Sparta, Tennessee, the hometown of Lester Flatt, honored their own this
year during the annual celebration with a special day of bluegrass. The event, hosted by Williams & Clark Expedition,
featured local band 2nd Time Around and national acts The Ryan Holladay Band and NewFound Road. After a performance
by WCE, Marty Stuart took to the stage. The event committee chose this, the 200th anniversary of White County,
to turn the event into more of a street like concert by placing the stage in front of the historic Oldham Theater. The
town holds a good bit of bluegrass history, being not only the hometown of Lester Flatt, but also that of Benny Martin.
And, Oldham Theater was where Lester Flatt saw the premier of the classic movie "Bonnie And Clyde", which featured the Flatt
& Scruggs monster hit "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". The event brought in thousands of attendees who filled the streets
around the town's square. Be sure to take a look at our photo gallery to see more photos from this great day of music. And don't forget to join us next year on September 29th.
Frisco Bluegrass Festival Brings Great Music To
Texas!
WCE participated in yet another great event during October when
they performed in Frisco, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. The event was held in a stunning soccer stadium under clear skies
and with great sound and staging. WCE joined fellow bluegrassers, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent
& The Rage, The Claire Lynch Band and newcomers Cadillac Sky for this great show. Congratulations to festival promoter,
Alan Tompkins, for bringing a first-class festival to Texas!
Bluegrass & Bikinis Cruise To The Bahamas!
Time is drawing nigh for the Bluegrass Cruise To The Bahamas! Just a
few cabins are available so please make plans now to join us, Rhonda Vincent, Nothin' Fancy and The Martin Family for
one of the most exciting trips of your life. And if you are looking for that perfect Christmas gift for your sweetie...THIS
IS IT!! For more information, please visit www.BluegrassCruise.com or call toll free 800-593-8803.
Bluegrass Radio Updates
Courtney Pitre, brand new to the DJ scene but a tried and true friend to bluegrass, has
launched a new show called "Bluegrass Highway" on KRVS Radio in Louisiana. The show will air Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.
central time for one hour and will repeat on Monday at 12:00 noon central time. You can listen on-line
at: http://www.krvs.org/. Listeners can e-mail requests to BluegrassHighway@gmail.com. A MySpace site has already been established
and you can visit at http://www.myspace.com/bluegrasshighway. The purpose of this show is to introduce bluegrass music, both traditional and contemporary,
to the greater Louisiana area as well as to listeners around the world on-line. Good luck with your new venture, Courtney!
(Pictured Right: Josh Williams of Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Herb Sandker of Upper Management, Courtney Pitre, Blake Williams,
Wayne Southards)
Gene Skinner, Host of "Great Stuff" and "Great Stuff Gospel" is proud to announce another
station has picked up his syndicated radio show. "Great Stuff Gospel" can now be heard on WRCY 1590AM and WYFX 106.7FM
in Mt. Vernon, IN. Covering southern Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Illinois, their signals include the
cities of Evansville, IN and Owensboro, KY. Gene's shows can now be heard in 14 states across the country. For
more information on these fine bluegrass shows and to see if your area carries them, please visit www.GreatStuffRadio.net. Congratulations, Gene!
WCE band member Wayne Southards has befriended a wonderful Christian
family who desperately needs our help. Pictured left is the Greg McDougal family. 3 of the 4 children in
this family have been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Because of the effect this terrible disease has on them, it is
imperative that this family move to a home that is not as prone to mold, dust and other allergens. Greg, who is a carpenter
by trade is also a wonderfully talented musician as well. He has released a CD that he is selling in an effort to raise
the funds it will take to build the special type of house his family needs.
Williams & Clark Expedition would
like to ask that you visit the McDougal web site at http://www.ahouseformykids.com/ and consider purchasing this CD. Not only will you be helping this family,
but the McDougals are donating a portion of the proceeds to the Nashville, TN chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis for research,
also. Wayne stated, "The McDougal's are dear friends of mine and Greg is a very talented singer and song writer. I know first
hand the struggles they have faced and and I encourage everyone to check out his new project. you won't be disappointed.
11 Comments
December 30th, 2006 at 9:36 pm
I would love to see the Warrior River Boys win a grammy because the have worked so hard over several years and don’t yet have a Grammy to show for it….. I wish all of you guys the best of luck and continue on playing some of the best bluegrass in the country…
Thank You
January 2nd, 2007 at 3:46 pm
Congratulations to the Warrior River Boys on their Grammy nomination. What a well deserved honor! I’m pulling for you guys to take it home. All the best to you.
January 4th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Congrats!! To the Warrior River Boys on a Grammy nomination. We are all pulling for you. This band has given Bluegrass a whole new name. They have came a long way and have worked very hard to be where they’re at today. Bring home that grammy guys!! Best wishes to you all.
January 5th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Good Luck
Warrior River Boys you all deserve to win. You are awesome.
Melissa Moore
January 5th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Good Luck!!! Warrior River Boys. Bring home that Grammy you deserve it!!!
Best Wishes and God Bless You All!!!
January 13th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Todd Taylor great to see his name on this list again this year, I have every cd he has done, its a big honor to be named on thist list, congratulations to Todd and all the others.
Ronnie
January 13th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Todd Taylor, “BanjoMan”
“Seven” Grammy nominations of one cd
“3-5-N”…with fast fingers and unique playing style..Todd gives BlueGrass generations of fans worldwide. Grammy nominated 3 years in a row, Todd we all expect just as much generated excitement from your next release!!
January 13th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Congratts, hand a great time working on this CD with you.
Take care.
Frank.
January 13th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Congratts! Had a great time working on this CD with you. Keep up the good work. Take care.
Frank.
January 13th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
3-FIVE-N is HOT HOT HOT and Taylor is one of the HOTTEST BANJO PICKERS! Bar none!
Few individuals of that calibre of talent - are downhome friendly, helpful and SWEET!
Todd Taylor is the role model for Great Individuals! !
January 13th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Todd is a credit to the musical heritage of South Carolina, a true inspiration to all aspiring banjo pickers. And his 3-Five-N album is in the groove, and gives the banjo sound listener and lover like myself goose bumps! Pick-On, Pick-On Mr. Taylor.