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November
2005
There
is an old church in Waldron, Michigan that a lady is thinking
about making into a concert place. Restoration is taking a
bit more finanacially then was planned and if there is anyone
interested in helping with the repairs and the cost to get
a great location for concerts, events, gatherings for bluegrass,
please give Autumn an email and see if you can help out!
email
Autumn at: rescuer@umich.edu
December
2004
MoodyBluegrass.com
A Nashville tribute to the Moody Blues
by 31 of Nashville's most
accomplished and successful musicians including talents
such as:
FEATURING GUEST APPEARANCES BY ALISON
KRAUSS, TIM O'BRIEN, ALISON BROWN, SAM BUSH, STUART DUNCAN,
JOHN COWAN, AND MANY OTHERS
Cambridge, MA - On September 28, Rounder Records puts a
bluegrass spin on songs by The Moody Blues with the release
of Moody Bluegrass: A Nashville Tribute to the Moody Blues.
Here are some of the best-loved songs of the classic rock
era transformed into fully realized bluegrass. The music
transcends what might have started only as a clever concept
- it's a fresh sound that's sure to be embraced by bluegrass
and Moody Blues fans alike. Above all, it's great fun.
Recorded and produced in Nashville, the
collection features guest appearances by many acclaimed
musicians including Alison Krauss, Tim O'Brien, Larry Cordle,
Aubrey Haynie, Alison Brown, Sam Bush and Stuart Duncan
on a range of Moody Blues tunes such as "Lovely To
See You" and "Your Wildest Dreams."
Said producer/mandolinist David Harvey,
"What stands out to me is the performances of the singers
on this album. They're not just good singers coming in and
doing versions of songs. What you hear are singers making
songs their own."
Visit www.MoodyBluegrass.com
for more details.
Best wishes for the
happiest of holiday seasons from your friends at AcuTab!
During this time of year, when
we all look for more time to spend with those we cherish,
we are reminded of how much we appreciate the support of
all the folks who have done business with AcuTab or Huber
Banjos in recent years. In many cases, you have become friends
as well, and we want to take just this brief moment to offer
our gratitude.
We have set up a special page
on the AcuTab web site where you can see some great holiday
gift ideas - for yourself, or any bluegrass picker or lover
on your list. You can also search the rest of our site for
details about our many other books, videos, DVDs, CDs and
accessories - any of which would make a fine gift.
See our gift ideas page
at: http://www.acutab.com/sidebar/holiday/index.html
We do have a few new items
that may be of immediate interest:
Ron Stewart Banjo DVD
- this newest banjo instructional release has been long
awaited and is now shipping. We have plenty in stock and
can get them out right away, in time for holiday gifts.
Ron covers many of his most requested tunes, and dedicates
a lot of time to how he carefully finds the melody of each
song and clearly makes it the focus of his solos. The DVD
is two hours in length and includes a tab booklet for $35
(US).
Details on Ron's DVD at:
http://www.acutab.com/artists/stewart/stewart_dvd.html
Masters Of The 5 String
Banjo - back
in print at last! This wonderful book is like a banjo
library in a single volume. Originally published in 1988
and in and out of print since that time, this 400 page book
has become the essential banjo reference book with tabs,
interviews and photos for the giants of the instrument.
Includes detailed sections on Scruggs, Reno, Osborne, Stanley,
Fleck and many, many more.
Every banjo player should have
a copy of this book, a great and valuable resource, even
given its $60 (US) price.
Details on Masters Of The
5 String banjo at: http://www.acutab.com/artists/masters/masters.html
We are always eager to pack
and ship orders as quickly as possible during December so
please email or call if you have specific concerns about
whether an order can be shipped to arrive by a certain date.
The Red
Butlers
The good news is that The Red Butlers
have a solid lineup! Woo Hoo!
For more information, go to the band's website:
www.geocities.com/theredbutlers/
The band's site will be going through
some revamping within the next
few weeks as well. Currently the band is working on material
and will
be recording some for demos. Hopefully they will be gigging
by early 2005.
More good news: The goth-meets-bluegrass
project is starting to get
under way. Auditions are currently being held, and of course,
we're
still looking for new people as well. The particulars:
Female acoustic musicians (guitar, bass,
banjo, mandolin,
violin/viola, cello, accordion, autoharp, etc). Influences:
Nick
Cave, The Carter Family, 16 Horsepower, Nick Drake, Rasputina,
Be
Good Tanyas, and Hazel Dickens. Vocals a plus, dedication
a must.
Gigs and recording soon. Call (313) 871-0417 or e-mail
boombarecords@yahoo.com
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August 2004
Northwind Grass performed together for
the first time in over 16 years! They were at Jerry's
Pub, located on the shores of Wampler's Lake, in the Irish
Hills area of
Michigan. They performed Sunday, August 29th from 3 PM to
7 PM.
Northwind Grass is:
Steve Daniels-guitar and vocals,
Freddie Harris-mandolin and vocals
Tim Ellis-banjo and vocals
Dave Moore-violin (fiddle) and vocals
Wayne Morton-bass and vocals.
For more information , email Wayne Morton
at blugill@frontiernet.net
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July 2004
The Banjo Cruise-5-String Banjo and
Guitar Workshop Cruise to the Caribbean
Jan 27- 31, 2005. Come alone, or bring
your spouse and family. It's going to be fun! Bluegrass
with Tony Trischka, Ross Nickerson, Steve Huber, Janet Davis,
John Lawless, Ned Luberecki. Guitar with Peter McLauglin,
more TBA. Old Time with Bob Carlin, Dan and Jennifer Levenson.
Presented by BanjoTeacher.com and ETA travel, the same folks
who host the annual Bluegrass Cruise. Visit www.banjoteacher.com
for details or call: 1-866-258-7159 or ETA 1- 888-711-7447.
2003 Simmons
Market Survey
Are you a married man between the ages
of 25 and 54? A homeowner who lives in the South and is
employed in the wholesale/retail trade industry?
If your answer to these questions is
"Yes," Simmons Market Research has determined
you are the typical bluegrass fan. According to survey results
published in the January/February 2003 issue of *International
Bluegrass,* bluegrass consumers are primarily male (59%
male and 41% female) and married (61% are happily married,
21% are single and 14% are divorced/separated).
Where 32% of the general population has
an annual income over $30,000, 42% of bluegrass consumers
fall in that category. But while 3.5% of Americans' income
exceeds $100,000, only 2.8% of bluegrassers make that kind
of money.
Then again, while 21% of the country
at large are college grads, 30% of bluegrass consumers have
a college degree.
Bill Monroe
Commemorative Stamp
Bill Monroe Commemorative Postage Stamp
- Act NOW! Would you like to see Bill Monroe, the Father
of Bluegrass Music, honored by a commemorative United States
Postage Stamp? If you would, the time to act is NOW,
and all you have to do is to write and mail a letter.
Each year, the United States Postal Service
considers the issuance of approximately 25 commemorative
postage stamps. Under its guidelines, the honoree
must have been dead for at least 10 years, which in Bill
Monroe's case will be September 9, 2006. The 95th
anniversary of his birth, September 13, 2006, which is only
4 days later, would be a logical date for the issuance of
the stamp. The guidelines further recommend that the
process be started 3 years before the issuance year, which
is 2003.
The first step is for a citizens' committee
to select, and narrow down to approximately 25, the worthy
nominees for each year. This they do by considering
letters, cards, petitions, etc., sent to them by the public
at large. After that, the committee considers art
work and other details for the stamp. Because Bill
Monroe's music is appreciated World-Wide, nominations from
outside the USA would be very appropriate. If you
would like to participate in this effort on behalf of a
great American musical genius, write your letter to:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory
Committee
c/o Stamp Development, US Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 5670
Washington, DC 20260-2437
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