The Bluegrass Blog (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
Martin Guitar & Co., probably the most famous guitar manufacturer, celebrates 175 years of production this week, September 9, 1833 being the date on which Christian Friedrich Martin immigrated to New York. During that same year “Fritz,” as Martin was known, opened a guitar workshop in the loft of 196 Hudson Street, on the Lower East [...]
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
Ed Schaeffer and Rattlesnake Hill are releasing their new bluegrass CD: Ride Out the Storm, featuring prominent Washington DC area musicians the late Jack Sanbower on Banjo, Frank Solivan II on Mandolin, Carolyn Kellock on Bass, Heather Twigg on Fiddle & Vocals, Kevin Conroy on Lead Guitar, and Ed Schaeffer on Rhythm Guitar & Vocals. ...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
Today is Judgment Day in the NFL, as rosters must be trimmed to 53 players for the regular season. The Patriots got a jump-start yesterday, releasing nose tackle Steve Fifita, offensive lineman Jimmy Martin, tight end Jonathan Stupar, and cornerback Jeff Shoate to slim down to 71.
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
They have released four, leaving them with 71. None of the cuts was surprising: NT Steve Fifita CB Jeff Shoate TE Jonathan Stupar OL Jimmy Martin They need to get to 53 players by 4 p.m. Saturday. On another note the Houston Texans in a surprise move cut former Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin who they signed as a free agent this [...]
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
The New England Patriots have released four free agents ahead of regular season roster limits.
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
The New England Patriots play tonight in their final preseason game against the New York Giants. Then the coaching staff has to get together and by 4 p.m. Saturday cut the roster from 75 to the 53-man limit for the regular season. They are also allowed 8 players for a practice squad (PS). So let’s take a [...]
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce they will release a brand new album by Audie Blaylock & Redline early 2009. The new CD will include the chart single, "Lonesome Weary Heart", currently appearing on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles Chart and debuting this month on XM Bluegrass Junction’s Top 30 Tracks. ...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008
FOXBOROUGH - The way the Patriots' 2007 season and quest for perfection unexpectedly ended - with their blockers overtaken by a Giant surge at the line of scrimmage - was a powerful reminder.
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Burlington, MA -- Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper's latest release, Leavin' Town, is coming to town July 29th. The debut Rounder Records album by Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper provides the perfect setting for Cleveland's continued exploration of the fusion of original ideas with those from bluegrass music's forefathers and showcases the countless talents of each group member. ...
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
The Blue Canyon Boys have been picking and entertaining audiences with their unique style of bluegrass in the Colorado area for over four years. This high energy, bluegrass powerhouse consists of Gary Dark on mandolin, Jason Hicks on guitar, Drew Garrett on bass, and Jeff Scroggins on banjo. Blending incredible brother-duet-style vocals and hard-driving instrumental proficiency, this energetic band...
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008
Washington, DC -- Multi-award winning vocal group, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver was featured May 29th on the Millennium Stage of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. The multi-award winning group performed many of their popular hits, including "Blue Train," "Sadie's Got Her New Dress On" and "Girl From West Virginia" before a packed crowd. ...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Two Union City police officers will be honored today for saving the life of a 11-month-old boy who was choking at a shopping center in March. Officers Jimmy Martin and Eric Wittner were on foot patrol at the Union Landing shopping complex March 7 when they...
The Bluegrass Blog (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
Banjo players - and fans of Jimmy Martin - know Chris Warner for his driving style and hard hitting approach to the five string. Chris worked twice for Martin as a member of his Sunny Mountain Boys, from 1967-69, and again in the late 1980s. During that second stint with Martin, Chris recorded two albums for [...]
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 03/31/2008
THEIR finest triumph was a late fightback which saw the opposition hammered 6-1 and helped win one Edinburgh schoolboy a contract with Rangers.
