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  Musicians Against Childhood Cancer -- Previously The Bluegrass Classic
Musicians Against Childhood Cancer -- Previously The Bluegrass Classic
This award winning two CD collection contains 37 performances by 136 musicians and legendary artists who were recorded live at this yearly event.
Open a list of artists and songs on the CD.
bluegrassclassic.com   (315 words)

  
  List of African musicians Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This is a list of African musicians and musical groups.
List of new age and new instrumental musicians
Besides Rubin, the list of performing artists includes veteran...
www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/List_of_African_musicians.html   (173 words)

  
 Nashville Bluegrass Band Biography: Contemporary Musicians
With the zeal of many latecomers to the music, he formed the Phantoms of the Opry, a bluegrass band that became popular along the West Coast; by 1974 he was making tracks for Tennessee to get close to the well-spring of country music.
While each member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band is an award-winning performer in his own right, the NBB as a whole has received countless accolades from blue-grass judges across the country.
The fact that it was touted by the Nashville Tennessean as "the hippest, hottest new act in [bluegrass]" attests not only to the sound, but also to the band's ability to transcend the "backwoods bumpkin" image that erroneously attached itself to the genre for so many years.
www.enotes.com /contemporary-musicians/nashville-bluegrass-band-biography   (1110 words)

  
 Bluegrass History
"Bluegrass" is a term that arose from the name of (Grand Old Opry star) Bill Monroe's band the "Blue Grass Boys." However, if one were to ask, "what is Bluegrass music", the answer may be harder to define than at first thought.
By 1948 "Bluegrass" was a genuine genre and was solidified during the "Golden Years" of the fifties.
There were a multitude of other musicians and performers thru the years, who did as much for the evolution of Bluegrass as those cited here.
www.zianet.com /elm-st-station/blu-hist.html   (1966 words)

  
 Musicians
Musicians typically begin studying voice or an instrument at a young age, taking lessons from private instructors or enrolling in music courses at school.
Musician who want more formal instruction often study music at a conservatory or in the music department of a college or university.
Since they are usually self-employed, musicians have to keep track of lots of paperwork, particularly so that they can pay their taxes correctly.
www3.ccps.virginia.edu /career_prospects/briefs/K-O/Musicians.shtml   (1492 words)

  
 NPR 100
You can also view a condensed list without descriptions or audio, the original "NPR 300" -- the preliminary list of works, or you can find out in text form how we put it all together.
Several listeners and musicians involved in the voting discuss the songs they chose and the reason behind their decisions.
Monk soon became known as a great jazz innovator, one of a small group of musicians who were part of the bebop revolution of the 1940s.
www.npr.org /programs/specials/vote/list100.html   (7422 words)

  
 Fiddle
This is Fiddle Volume 1 in the Bluegrass series with Fiddle Tablature.
The references in the Bluegrass Fiddle Series as well as the video tutorials will be using this decal as a reference guide.
The individual books in the Bluegrass Series are available as a special order for $29.95 each.
www.jaybuckeymusic.com /fiddle.htm   (404 words)

  
  Articles - Bluegrass music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in the English, Irish and Scottish traditional music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Americans, jazz, and blues.
Like jazz, bluegrass is played with each melody instrument switching off, playing the melody in turn while the others revert to backing; this is in contrast to old-time music, in which all instruments play the melody together or one instrument carried the lead throughout while the others provide accompaniment.
Bluegrass bands have included instruments as diverse as drums, electric guitar and electric versions of all other common bluegrass instruments, accordion, harmonica, mouth harp, and piano, though these are not widely accepted within the bluegrass community.
www.acousticalworld.com /articles/Bluegrass_music   (1767 words)

  
 List of gospel musicians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of gospel music artists.
This includes artists who have either been very important to the genre, or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one that has been on a major label, but not limited to such).
Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_gospel_musicians   (263 words)

  
 Elvis Presley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In a list of the greatest English language singers of the 20th century, as compiled by BBC Radio, Elvis Presley was ranked #2.
For a list of all of his songs see: Alphabetical list of all of Elvis Presley's songs.
Musician Elvis Costello borrowed Presley's first name, a few months before his death in 1977, in order to help his then fledgling career.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elvis_Presley   (11389 words)

  
 Interesting Bluegrass Links
Bluegrass Works is a group of folks who love bluegrass music, who want to see bluegrass music thrive, and who want to help support the musicians and other fans who help make the music.
Discover Bluegrass Sanctioned by the IBMA, the Discover Bluegrass campaign was created to inform the bluegrass consumer about the music and where to find it, and to help broadcasters and retailers identify those consumers and convey the values of the genre.
Bluegrass in Galax This site, dedicated to promoting bluegrass music, has an events calendar, links to other sites, and a photo gallery with hundreds of pictures from various bluegrass events.
www.angelfire.com /music2/bluegrasscontest/links.html   (2111 words)

  
 Kids on Bluegrass - Home Page
The Kids on Bluegrass Program is a California Bluegrass Association activity that provides children between the ages of 3 to 18, the opportunity to join together at festivals to learn the various aspects and techniques of becoming a band and then performing on stage in front of a live audience.
The Kids on Bluegrass program began in approximately 1990 with the belief of one very gifted musician, Frank Solivan, II, who believed there should be a place on stage where kids could perform the Bluegrass, Old Time and Gospel music that they had grown up playing with their families.
And like the young musician that pushed so hard for a place for him and his friends to perform, we now have numerous former Kids on Bluegrass playing successfully in bands throughout the country.
www.kidsonbluegrass.com /index.htm   (513 words)

  
 Bluegrass-Gospel Downloads - Download Bluegrass-Gospel Music - Download Bluegrass-Gospel MP3s
The main difference, of course, is that it's bluegrass, so the harmonies are pitched high and lonesome, the tempos are a little faster, and the instrumental work is deft and blindingly intricate.
Popular at bluegrass festivals, Ralph and each edition of the Clinch Mountain Boys grew to be one of the most respected outfits in bluegrass.
Numerous musicians passed through his band because of his temperament and his quest for detail, he rarely granted press interviews and would rarely perform on television; he even canceled a concert at Carnegie Hall because he believed the promoter, Alan Lomax, was a communist.
www.mp3.com /bluegrass-gospel/genre/244/subgenre.html   (4228 words)

  
 Bluegrass - All About All findings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Progressive bluegrass came to widespread attention in the late 1960s and 1970s, as some groups began using electric instruments and importing songs from other genres (particularly rock and roll), and important groups...
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, formerly known as Lexington Community College, is a community college located next the University of Kentucky campus, in the shadow of Commonwealth Stadium.
Czech Bluegrass is a term that describes Czech interpretations of the bluegrass genre of music that emerged during the middle of the twentieth century in the southeastern United States.
www.allaboutall.info /search/Bluegrass   (591 words)

  
 BlueNa Bluegrass Musicians/Enthusiasts List
If you find yourself on this list and want us to ediot your information or want to be removed from this liest, please contact us.
Hi all, Just to say hello, I'm a bluegrass lover and banjo player from the Basque Country (North of Spain), I play in a band called La West for 13 years, Its a five instruments band, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass and banjo.
Wir freuen uns nicht nur über Auftrittsengagements, sondern auch andere begeisterte Old-Time oder Bluegrass Musiker kennezulernen.
www.bluegrass.de /pinlist.htm   (716 words)

  
 Independent Music Owners in Favor of Internet Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This is a list of artists and small record labels who own the rights to some independent music, who have signed up to be counted.
This list is to indicate that there are many music owners who view internet radio as desirable, and that they would like to enter into discussions with internet radio to allow their music to be played, and to circumvent the CARP fee.
We also have collected addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for this list, but they are not displayed here to protect the privacy of those who sign up.
www.seacoastguitar.org /nocarpfee/namelist.html   (249 words)

  
 Bluegrass Stomp Bay Area Bluegrass Band
Bluegrass Stomp is a San Francisco Bay Area Bluegrass Band, available for weddings, corporate events, parties, square/contra dances - you name it.
We play traditional bluegrass and old-timey music, as well as some swing and early country, and we can perform as a duet, trio or a full five-piece bluegrass band.
Bluegrass music can lend a festive, casual atmosphere to any event, without being obtrusive or overbearing.
www.bluegrassstomp.com /index.html   (152 words)

  
 Musician's Update: Birch Mountain Bluegrass Band - ECMA Winners!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It might be difficult to find another Maritime Bluegrass Band who has enjoyed their continuing success, and who have played every consecutive year for 22 years.
Flatt & Scruggs and Bill Munroe are definitely at the top of their list of favorite Bluegrass musicians.
Mark began his bluegrass career at 18 years old, when the band was formed.
www.musicstop.com /update/200103/page2.htm   (339 words)

  
 Top Names in Bluegrass Return to the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
And, with their highly anticipated second album, Long List of Heartaches, featuring guest performers, Dierks Bentley, George Jones, the Jordanaires and Stever Wariner just days away from its release, The Grascals are sure to have a great show in store for their Gettysburg fans.
On the other end of the bluegrass spectrum though, The Seldom Scene presents razor sharp, cutting edge music that still manages to retain its tie to bluegrass roots.
Bluegrass musicians from kindergarten age through 12th grade are accepted.
www.emmitsburg.net /archive_list/articles/ce/gettysburg/2006/bluegrass.htm   (1074 words)

  
 Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys
This site is intended as a tribute to all the musicians who contributed to the creation of Bill Monroe's music, as well as an information resource for research.
Regular: Musicians who were hired as regular members of the band on an ongoing basis.
Unconfirmed: Musicians that have been referred to as former Blue Grass Boys, or having toured with Bill Monroe, but about whom I don't yet have enough information to say for sure.
doodah.net /bgb   (276 words)

  
 Bluegrass First Class
From attractions such as the Biltmore House, to shopping for antiques, bargains and crafts, hiking, skiing, and close to the Cherokee Indian Reservation, there is something for everyone in the family to do in town and in the surrounding countryside.
All of the hotel’s rooms will be occupied by bluegrass fans; and all of the facility’s meeting rooms will be set aside for picking and jamming.
There is a “quiet” block consisting of a few sleeping rooms which the hotel has set aside for those who wish to rest and relax in a no-jamming zone.
www.bluegrassfirstclass.com   (335 words)

  
 Planet Bluegrass - Colorado Music Festivals
Iit is always an honor to have you all in Lyons for the greatest week of traditional bluegrass anywhere.
Check out the preliminary list of Academy instructors now and sign up for a spot in the Academy lottery.
This year we took the historic final step toward a 100% carbon neutral Telluride Bluegrass Festival by purchasing 4,111,699 KWh of electricity from renewable sources to offset the emissions from all festival travel to/from Telluride.
www.bluegrass.com   (598 words)

  
 Musicians Against Childhood Cancer: CD fights cancer - The Cancer Blog
The couple founded Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, MACC, as a way to do something to help make sure that other children facing cancer have hope and the best possible care.
Celebration of Life - Bluegrass Musicians Against Childhood Cancer - is a newly released 2-CD set featuring 37 songs and 136 bluegrass musicians, recorded during last year’s annual Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Bluegrass Classic festival in Columbus, Ohio.
If you are a bluegrass music fan, check out the long list of bluegrass musicians appearing on the Celebration of Life CD at Skaggs Family Records.
www.thecancerblog.com /2006/04/01/musicians-against-childhood-cancer-cd-fights-cancer   (718 words)

  
 Darren Beachley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
By the time Darren was 4 he was showing interest in the mandolin, bass by age 9,guitar by 12 and dobro by age 14.
In 1991 he became a member of Norman Wright and Kevin Church band, it was his first real taste of touring and Darren really enjoyed it.
He also worked with Bill Harrell during that time playing many of the finest bluegrass festivals in country.Known for his incredible high lead and tenor singing and his commanding stage presence Darren is on the A-list of bluegrass musicians in the business.
members.tripod.com /darrenbeachleyband/id19.htm   (151 words)

  
 Musicians List
Our set list is a rock 'n' roll call (haha) with everything from Sabbath to Skynyrd, with some Alice in Chains and STP to spice it up.
We are seasoned musicians and we are seeking a female vocalist who wants to have fun and make some money.
Looking for creative musicians with no egos or drug/alcohol issues who are easy to work with and want to have fun as well as a full time project.
www.davephillipsmusic.com /thelist.html   (5892 words)

  
 MP3.com Search Results for: [ bluegrass ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bluegrass Etc. is a popular trio that plays, as its name suggests, bluegrass music.
The Bluegrass Album Band was a bluegrass supergroup formed in 1980.
All of the members were known as progressive bluegrass musicians, but the Bluegrass Album Band was designed to showcase the traditional side of their talents.
mp3.com /bluegrass   (177 words)

  
 Kitty Johnson Videos
Bluegrass meets swing on these mostly-instrumental renditions of country and big band songs from banjoist/ singer and band.
Rootsy mix of bluegrass, country and folk originals and a cover or two from acclaimed singer-songwriter, with guests Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, et al.
Bluegrass and Gospel originals and standards from contemporary bluegrass vocal/instrumental 5-piece.
www.the-cat-zone.com /Kitty-Johnson-Videos/Kitty-Johnson-Videos.htm   (9542 words)

  
 Bluegrass and Other Acoustic Jams in the PA
Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association Monthly Pick-In Regular monthly ESBA pick-ins are held at the Marydel Fire Hall, Marydel, MD on Del rt.
The jam is open to any old-time musician interested in learning and trading tunes in an informal atmosphere.
Old-time musicians at all levels of experience, and their friends, are welcome.
mywebpages.comcast.net /epollak/jam.htm   (2701 words)

  
 SpareTime Bluegrass Band
SpareTime Bluegrass is proud to announce that its latest CD, "Bluegrass Matinee," won Best Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year at the Madison Area Music Awards (MAMA) in its fourth annual awards ceremony held at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WI on May 12, 2007.
This multi-instrument alist and vocalist is equally adept at country, rock, and bluegrass, and has a particular fondness for the classic Flatt and Scruggs sound.
Other musician friends are gracing us with their presence on the stage.
www.sparetimebluegrass.com   (1625 words)

  
 The Bluegrass Connection
The Bluegrass Connection is here to help you find the information you need to further enjoy Bluegrass Music.
The Bluegrass Connection is a member and supporter of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), and the Capitol Area Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association (CABOMA).
Our mission, design and concept was developed during 1994 and The Bluegrass Connection website was introduced on the Internet during 1995 and presented at the 1995 IBMA in Owensboro, Kentucky.
www.bluegrassville.com /Reviews/TimOBrien12012005.htm   (471 words)

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