January 2011
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Traditional Appalachian Clogging.... in Manhattan
It’s official: you can find anything in New York City. Traditional Appalachian clogging and flatfooting is taught at City Stompers every Friday from 7-9 pm. Classes are held at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. There two flatfootin’ instructors who alternate weeks: Rebecca Northrop and Kristin Andreassen. More info at www.clogdancenewyork.com.
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The Weal and the Woe, Gangstagrass upcoming shows
Jason Cade, the excellent fiddler from The Weal & Woe writes that his band will be playing on Thursday Feb. 10 at Barbes at the 8 pm show.
Jason’s other project, Gangstagrass, (the very best in traditional rappalachian) will play Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, 8:30 pm at the The 2011 Steam-Powered Hour Battle of the (Bluegrassish) Bands at the Theatre 80 St. Marks in Manhattan....
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More Great Articles on Charlie Louvin
It’s nice to see Charlie’s career and accomplishments are getting the attention he deserves.
Los Angeles Times: Remembering Charlie Louvin
Lucinda Williams: “I got word of Charlie Louvin’s passing today, which is also my birthday. Losing Charlie means that we have lost one of the last of the founding fathers of honest-to-god country music. Charlie was a legend as one...
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Roundup of posts on Charlie Louvin's death
The New York Times
Charlie Louvin, a member of one of the pre-eminent brother acts in country music and an inspiration to several generations of rock musicians, died Wednesday at his home in Wartrace, Tenn. He was 83.
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Paste Magazine
Country music legend Charlie Louvin died early this morning. He was 83. Nashville radio station WSM-AM has confirmed to Paste the news after receiving word...
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countryandwestern:
The Louvin Brothers - I’m...
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The Hot Seats and the Five Deadly Venoms at...
The Hot Seats and the Five Deadly Venoms play tonight at Jalopy at 9 pm. Tickets are $10.
From Jalopy’s blog:
The Hot Seats
Robin Marschak was writing a review of a show the Hot Seats played in Virginia…but it turned into a review of their new EP because “my recollections of that evening are all vague and nondescript, filled with brief glimpses of raucous music and riotous...
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Help me create the most comprehensive list of...
Dear Tumblr friends,
I am putting out a call for help to you. I am trying to create a master list of every country drinking song. That’s right, from There’s a Tear in my Beer to Two Pina Coladas, I’m trying to collect them all in one place.
The list is on a Google spreadsheet- so feel free to go in and add your tunes. I’m up to 123 tunes on what is no doubt far from a...
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Brooklyn County Fair returns to Jalopy Saturday...
Jalopy hosts the Brooklyn County Fair this Saturday, sponsored by delicious Six Point Craft Ales. It’s a great line-up:
8pm - Rebecca Pronsky
9pm - Frankenpine
10p - Big Slyde
11p - The Newton Gang
12a - The Defibulators
The Defibulators had been on a brief hiatus so it will be great to see them on stage again! $10 gets you in all night.
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Keep a thought for Ralph Stanley →
f***yeahbluegrass:
Ralph Stanley is recuperating after having a pacemaker inserted. he’s reported to be resting comfortably and in good spirits
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classiccountry:
Loretta Lynn - Your Squaw is on...
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WatchSupport this worthwhile project by making a donation on Kickstarter:
Narrated by Steve Martin, THE BANJO PROJECT is a 90-minute documentary about America’s quintessential musical instrument from its African roots to the 21st century, featuring performances and commentary from contemporary masters such as Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Taj Mahal, Bela Fleck, Ralph Stanley, The Carolina...
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rootsrockweirdo asked: I do believe I'm going to be joining you up in the big city for the foreseeable future. Is there a "scene", so to speak? Where do the cool kids hang out? Jalopy, I know. Rodeo Bar has a couple gigs a month worth seeing. Who are the favorite local bands?
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WatchMultiple blogs are reporting that Charlie Louvin is in a difficult stage of his fight with pancreatic cancer. We wish Louvin the best.
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Ralph Stanley hospitalized →
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Tonight's lineup at Jalopy- Saturday, January 8th
Tonight at Jalopy there is a great lineup- $15 all night:
8 pm- Pat Conte, a long-time leader in traditional music in New York, is best known for co-hosting The Secret Museum of the Air with Citizen Kafka, and for his bands The Otis Brothers and the Cane Brake Rattlers.
9 pm- Ari Eisinger is one of the most dazzling country blues and ragtime guitarists playing today. Listen to his...
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The Wildwood Sisters & The Strung Out String Band
Celebrate the New Year with The Wildwood Sisters this Saturday, January 8 for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and music to help support their efforts to make a demo in 2011. The Strung Out String Band will make a special appearance.
When: January 8, 2011 from 6 – 9pm
Where: 10 Liberty Street, NYC 10005
The suggested donation is $10.
Important: RSVP is required for entry. RSVP to...
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WatchWest Virginia Artist Peter Kephart uses a unique technique and approach to making his art, he uses fire. Fox News DC’s Holly Morris introduces us to the man behind the Painting with Fire exhibit that people can see at the Zenith Gallery in Chevy Chase and learn the process of fire painting.
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Texas Monthly reviews John Szwed's book on Alan... →
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WatchRicky Skaggs will play with Kentucky Thunder and Abigail Washburn on January 9th at 8 pm at BB King’s in midtown Manhattan. More information and tickets here.
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