Entries from November 2006

November 26, 2006

Bluegrass in Super Class to continue

Larry Efaw has been tapped to continue Robert White’s Perrysburg, OH festival and he has taken this wish to heart and wishes to post this information about the January festival at the French Quarters, Holiday Inn.
“I was helping Robert White with this year’s festival after Pina passed away on September 27.  Robert passed away on [...]

November 26, 2006

Robert White passes away

Robert L. “Bob” White, 81, who was credited with being among the first to play and promote bluegrass music in northwest Ohio, died October 25, 2006 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
The cause of death was not known, but he had kidney failure and other illnesses, his son, Donnie White, said.
Mr. White, who played guitar and sang, [...]

November 26, 2006

O.J. Work Auditorium Bluegrass Specials 2007

Larry Efaw and gang has announced the new line-up for the Bluegrass Specials in Wadsworth, OH at the O.J. Work Auditorium there!  And they’ve got some special guests lined up for you this year!
January 20, 2007 - The Lewis Family
with Bluegrass Mountaineers and the Red Lantern Bluegrass Band
February 3, 2007 - Ralph Stanley II and [...]

November 26, 2006

2007 Midwest Bluegrass Guide Available

The annual Midwest Bluegrass Information Guide will be available after the first of the year.  You can order your copy now for up-to-date information on bands, festivals, instrument dealers, merchandisers and other related music businesses.   The annual guide book costs $6.00 plus $2.00 for first class mailing.  Make your check of $8.00 per book payable [...]

November 26, 2006

Dave Huff, the Chili Man, Passes Away

Dave Huff, (aka “The Chili Man” ;) of Defiance, OH passed away Friday evening, October 27, 2006.  He was a tireless bluegrass supporter and volenteer at all the local jam sessions in Paulding County, Ohio.  He also attended many festivals in the tri-state area.  He was known as the “Chili Man” because he brought home made [...]

November 26, 2006

County Charm Bluegrass Series

Join host band, Greg “Spanky” Moore Bluegrass Band and the Country Charm Restaurant in Wapakoneta, Ohio as they offer a spring Bluegrass Series with several great regional and national bands.
January 20th - Rosie Davis and Friends
February 17th - The James King Band
March 17th - The PIK Crew
Doors open at 6:00 p.m, Dinner at 6:45 p.m. [...]

November 26, 2006

Bluegrass for New Year’s Eve!

This just in…  Greensky Bluegrass has sent us a email of information on a great sounding New Year’s Eve event at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo, Michigan! Guests will include Steppin’ In It, Seth Bernard and Daisy May and of course, Greensky Bluegrass! 
December 31st, 2006 at the Kalamazoo State Theatre, $18 advance tickets, $20 at [...]

November 26, 2006

New Bluegrass Gospel Songbook

The Bluegrass Gospel Songbook by Wayne Erbsen is now available!  This handsome 9″x12″ 172 page collection of over 100 traditional Bluegrass Gospel songs features:
Musical Notation, Lyrics, Guitar Chords
100+ Vintage Photos
Song Histories
Gospel Music History
Advice on Singing Lead, Baritone, Tenor and Bass
For a list of the 100+ songs from The Bluegrass Gospel Songbook, visit www.NativeGround.com. 

November 26, 2006

Honor Flight CD now Available

Recorded live on August 11, 2006 at the AMVETS Post 148 in Medway, Ohio, the CD “Bluegrass for Honor Flight, A Tribute to WWII Veterans” contains 14 songs by The Pik Crew, The Brookville Boys, The Reed Brothers, Rosie David & Friends, Richard Propps & Instant Grass and Greg “Spanky” Moore Bluegrass and a special [...]

November 12, 2006

We’re Back!

If you were wondering what was up with the fact that there hasn’t been any postings on the Bluegrass Journal blog… well, you can blame it on a failed computer!
Our ever faithful little Sony Viao decided to crash and burn and we just had troubles getting it back up and running. (It’s [...]