North County Bluegrass & Folk Club

Nashville, TN -- The Grascals kept their cool as a 100-plus degree heat wave hovered over the mid-state during an all-day video shoot for their current country and bluegrass radio single, "Last Train To Clarksville." Directed by Marcel Chagnon (Clay Walker's "She Won't Be Lonely Long"), the piece was filmed a ...

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Bluegrass music will echo at KC Campground, 14048 Sherman Road, Milan, Michigan, 48160, on September 16-18, 2010. Musicians will provide entertainment Thursday evening and all day on Friday and Saturday. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Cystic Fibrosis Research through Hunt for a Cure. Admission is $10 Thursday evening, $15 daily Friday and Saturday, or $30 for an event pass. Children under 16 are free with a paying adult ...

At this Mondays taping of the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, we get ready to launch our celebration of the Bill Monroe centennial with banjo master Leroy Troy and special guest Dan Hays from the IBMA. The show tapes Monday (July 12) at the historic Kentucky Theater, 214 Main in Lexington KY. For ticket reservations call 859-252-8888 or visit www.woodsongs.com ...

Los Angeles, CA -- Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce they have signed Rodney Dillard & The Dillard Band to the label and will release the group's new album, I Wish Life Was Like Mayberry on September 14, 2010. Rodney Dillard is a founding member of the legendary group THE Dillards, and beloved member of the most often seen Bluegrass group in the world, The Darlings. ...

Dr. Banjo Pete Wernick informs us that "summer's in full swing, and we've managed to keep busy! Nine camps so far this year, some big Hot Rize shows plus our first recording with Bryan Sutton in the band... and other interesting new projects in the works. I was recently interviewed for the IBMA newsletter and they allowed me to spout quite a few thoughts. Seriously, I am excited for the great possibilities of two educational projects I'm putting together, as you can read about." ...

Nashville, TN -- You don't have to listen very hard to hear the buzz. It's all around. Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen are turning up the heat on stage and fans and fellow artists are taking notice. This former vocalist, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar player for the United States Navy's elite country and bluegrass band, Country Current, has put together one of the most anticipated bands to come across the bluegrass trail in recent memory. ...

Frederick, MD - The famed banjo virtuoso Bill Emerson will grace the Baker Park Bandshell stage on Sunday, July 11. Emerson, who is considered to be a driving musical force for many bluegrass fans, will be performing with his band "Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie." This free live performance is presented by Celebrate Frederick, Inc. and is part of the Summer Concert Series. ...

Santa Monica, CA -- Continuing the tradition of celebrating musical excellence 365 days of the year, The Recording Academy will host GRAMMY Salute To Country MusicSM honoring Loretta Lynn, presented by MasterCard. In its sophomore year, the event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The star-studded tribute will feature performances by some of Nashville's finest artists and will include a special presentation of The Recording Academy President's Merit Award to three-time GRAMMY winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Lynn in honor of her dynamic career and contributions to country music. ...

Nashville, TN -- Dan Hays, executive director of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) wants to remind bluegrass professionals and fans that the IBMA is looking forward to seeing you at the week-long World of Bluegrass event this year and he wants to personally remind you that an important deadline is coming up that you shouldn’t miss! After July 7, the IBMA's "earliest-bird" registration rates for the week will end and we both know how important it is in this economy to take advantage of savings. ...

Mountain Roads Recordings is very proud to announce the release of Black Mountain Special by Rich In Tradition. This traditional bluegrass CD features a fine mix of secular and gospel bluegrass. The title cut is a great train song by bluegrass great Cullen Galyean. Hard copies of the project will be mailed in the next two weeks. The street date for this project is July 27th, 2010. Enjoy! ...

July 23-25 are the dates for the Bluegrass Weekend at Country Heritage Music Barn, 134 W. Main St., Clarksville, Arkansas 72830. Featured acts are Johnny Bellar from Nashville, Tenn.; Vida Brooks & Hi Mountain Bluegrass from Roland, OK; I-35 Express from MO; Flint Hill Ramblers; the Mountain Boomers; The Tumbleson & Birdsong Family; and Bev King. For details, go to www.countryheritage.net or call (479) 754-4604. Admission is $15 for all 3 days. Shows start at 6 pm Fri. & Sat. and 2-5 Sun. ...

/CMA/ Nashville, TN -- By Bobby ReedFeel like hearing some Country Music? Do what much of America has been doing lately: Turn on your TV. As documented in the Vol. 1 2010 issue of CMA Close Up, in "The Year in Country Music" review, the list of TV shows that used Country songs or featured Country acts was long and diverse in 2009. Equally bright are the findings of the most recent updates to the CMA Country Music Consumer Segmentation Study, which note that in 2009 Country Music fans 18-24 access Country Music on television frequently, with 80 percent watching CMT regularly and 73 percent tuning into E! Entertainment Television, for example. ...

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Make sure to mark your calendar for August 19 to August 22, 2010. This year is the 20th Annual Hank Snow Tribute, and like the last number of years, it's going to be held at the Bridgewater Exhibition Grounds in Bridgewater, situated on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. This annual country music festival has entertainment for the whole family and instrumental workshops for musicians of all levels. ...

Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10th, 2010, help celebrate a bluegrass music birthday for Jesse McReynolds. Rain or shine, the party will take place at the Pick Inn Music Pavilion. Enjoy a Family Music Concert & Weekend in the country on Jesse & Joy McReynolds’ farm. ...

Darrell Webb is one of bluegrass music’s favorite entertainers, and he has been an icon in bluegrass music for over 20 years. Many of his fans recognize his powerful tenor, lead vocals and mandolin playing. On Saturday, July 24th, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert of bluegrass music by the Darrell Webb Band. ...

Nashville, TN -- Twenty thousand fans and music industry professionals from around the globe will converge on the Nashville Convention Center from September 27 through October 3 for the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) World of Bluegrass. The week is equal parts homecoming, family reunion, expo, business conference, celebration and music festival, highlighted by the International Bluegrass Music Awards which honor the year's most outstanding talent. ...

Nashville, TN -- The International Songwriting Competition is the #1 song contest for songwriters offering over $150,000 in cash and prizes shared by 65 winners. Those considering competing in the annual competition may want to consider that if you enter on or before July 15 and save on entry fees! If you enter by July 15, you can save on multiple entries ($30 for the first entry and $22 for each additional entry). After July 15, the entry fee is $30 per entry with no discount for additional entries. Don't miss out on this opportunity! ...

Charlottesville, VA -- Fans of old-time and bluegrass music will be glad to know that the music of West Virginia Senator Robert C. Byrd is now widely available on CD. County Records has reissued WV Senator Robert C. Byrd's 1978 album of 14 favorite old-time and bluegrass songs and tunes as a CD. The collection, County Records CD 2743, is available through a wide variety of outlets. Byrd died on Monday, June 28. (Cover art courtesy of County Records, Charlottesville, VA.) ...