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News from Rural Rhythm Records:

The International Association of Independent Recording Artists, IAIRA, who recognizes and honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording by monitoring chart activity has qualified the song, Amanda Lynn, written by James Cain and Ronnie Vines and performed by Lou Reid and Carolina, as a Certified International Top 10. The song appears on Lou Reid and Carolina’s album, My Own Set of Rules, released in July 2009 on Rural Rhythm Records.

Amanda Lynn, achieved significant chart success including, but certainly not limited to, holding the #1 spot in April 2010 on both Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine Top 30 Song and Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine Top 30 Song charts.  Amanda Lynn was also one of Bluegrass Radio Network’s Top Picks of 2009 and received the Society and Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) 2010 Song of the Year Award.

Lou Reid and Carolina were featured on the cover of Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine in April of this year and are this month’s featured bluegrass poster in the same publication.

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Gerry Hale from the Guitar Gallery advises that they now run regular monthly workshops.

The Guitar Gallery is located at 30 Johnston St, Fitzroy, and specialises in acoustic instruments. The focus of the shop has broadened to include a great selection of banjos, mandolins, and dobros as well as guitars. The Guitar Gallery is owned and staffed by musicians who also run a range of workshops and take classes and lessons in guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin in various styles such as Irish and bluegrass.

The tutors have many years of experience as performers and teachers of their chosen instruments. They create a warm and encouraging environment for students, from beginners to advanced.

Workshops run on Wednesday nights 7:00pm  to 9:00pm:

1. the first Wednesday is always banjo workshop
2. the second Wednesday is always mandolin,
3. the thiurd Wednesday is always Dobro
4. the fourth Wednesday is  usually eother fiddle or guitar

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We have received news this week of James King’s recuperation. He was hospitalised due to a  number of blood clots in his lungs and his legs.

Julie King has told of Jame’s release from the hospital last Friday evening.

James is currently on numerous blood thinners, and a very strict diet, managing to keep the fever away. Prayer definitely works.  I printed and/or read every message sent to him the last few days. For James, that was the best medicine Once again, thanks to all who sent well wishes, and hopefully he’ll be back on stage, at least for a part-time schedule soon - Julie King.

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News just in from the National Folk Festival is that Limited Early Bird Tickets are now available online from 9:00am Wed 1st Sept 2010.

One of the main acts confirmed for 2011 is one of the original Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys, Peter Rowan with his full band.

Others include:

• Old Time Fiddle Banjo & Vocal Maestro – Bruce Molsky – US
• Renowned Multi-instrumentalist-Vocalist – Joe Newberry – US
• 2010 USA Blues Music Award Nominee – Fiona Boyes – AUS
• Fiddle Legend – Rafe Stefani – Italy/US
• Doyen of Irish Song – Andy Irvine – IRE

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For forty years, Rounder Records has been on a singular mission, recording a glorious range of American roots music – bluegrass, New Orleans R&B, old time fiddling, singer-songwriter, blues, country, rockabilly, roots rock, Cajun and a few that cross enough boundaries to be genres of their own.

On 12th October, Rounder Records will release The Rounder Records Story, a 4 CD box set that includes 87 songs (see complete list below) selected to tell the label’s 40 year story and show the true breadth of their catalog.  From the old time folk music of Ola Belle Reed to the Grammy sweeping triumph of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, it is fascinating to hear both the underlying consistencies and the ongoing evolution of the label’s vision.

The list of musicians includes many of the defining names in roots music. The discs are arranged by decade, and the package also includes extensive notes by Washington Post journalist Geoff Himes in a 100 page book.

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News from the International Bluegrass Music Museum:

Owensboro Kentucky – city officials recently announced changes for the downtown and riverfront redevelopment project that will feature a huge convention centre, entertainment arena, outdoor amphitheatre, new hotel complex, parks, gardens, fountains, new restaurants and in all likelihood, an International Bluegrass Music Center that would triple the current museum’s existing space.

The plan proposes moving the International Bluegrass Music Museum from its present location to the old State Building on 2nd and Frederica, which would place it squarely at the center of the two main arteries in town and triple its current size.  This would make bluegrass music the centerpiece of the entire city of Owensboro, with great benefit to the Museum and its amazing collection of artifacts.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for more information about how you can help.

Are you ready to come help us move? We may have a party and invite you all to come form a LONG line of people all the way across 4 city blocks, passing boxes from one person to the next, with bluegrass bands in the streets keeping us perked and ready. We’re going to really be working on a building, getting it ready for you to come visit.

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News from Western Australia and the Bluegrass Parkway team is that they will be performing at the Greenhill’s Inn this Saturday, 4th September from 4:00pm until late.

Bluegrass fans are encouraged to head off to Greenhill’s Inn to join them for a night of bluegrass music at this great little secret just 10 minutes out from York.

This beautifully restored old pub set amongst the foothills surrounding York is an ideal setting for a great night of bluegrass.  The accommodation at the hotel is excellent but limited, although the pub is within easy reach of York where accommodation is plentiful.

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Geoff Morris from Bendigo, Victoria, presents a regular radio program featuring national and international bluegrass music artists. Indeed this week Geoff clock up his 325th broadcast.   He tells us that he loves it as much today, if not more, than when the show commenced nearly four years ago.

Geoff also tells us that he is to be featured in a radio presenter profile in the September/October issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine.

Kevin Kurfoot contacted me three months ago suggesting I submit answers to some questions for printing in Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine. I am tremendously thrilled and honoured to have this profile now appear in the September-October 2010 issue.
To be included in such a widely read and highly respected bluegrass publication is both significant and tremendously gratifying. It is a strong recognition that presenters from far-away Australia have a key part to play in promoting fabulous bluegrass music worldwide, though ten thousand miles from the centre of bluegrass activity, especially at this time of year.

On a personal note, I’m just rapt that the wonderful friendship and correspondence with so many people, and those hours beyond calculation spent researching programmes is truly of value and a worthwhile contribution to the joy we all share playing and listening to this fabulous music. Sincere thanks to Kevin and Lori for their recognition of this far distant presenter and, likewise, to Gracie and all at worldwidebluegrass.com for continued support - Geoff Morris.

Geoff’s popular Wall-To-Wall Bluegrass show can be heard on www.worldwidebluegrass.com each Tuesday morning for three hours from eleven a.m. and each Saturday morning for three hours from eight, Eastern Australian Standard Time.

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