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Central Texas Bluegrass Bulletin February 2006 Volume 28, Issue 2

CTBA News by Steve Zimmet

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2 CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

CTBA Artists and Bands Booking Information

Monthly Advertising Rates

For information on CTBA membership

and activities, contact: Central Texas Bluegrass Association

P. O. Box 9816 Austin, Tx, 78766-9816

512-261-9440 email:[email protected]

www.centraltexasbluegrass.org

CTBA is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 Texas corporation

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OFFICERS President

Steve Davidson [email protected]

Vice President Jamie Stubblefield

[email protected] Treasurer Russ Gunn

[email protected] Secretary Greg Jones

[email protected] Past President Steve Zimmet

[email protected]

DIRECTORS John Hood

Jamie Stubblefield [email protected]

Jane Laughlin [email protected]

Steve Davidson

COMMITTEES Beginner/Intermediate Jam

Stephen Mangold Membership Jane Laughlin Webmaster

[email protected] Central Texas Bluegrass Bulletin

Editor: Alicia Kent

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retain all copyrights over any work submitted to the Central

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Austin Lounge Lizards: Tom Pittman 512-476-3991 Austin Mandolin Orchestra Joel Hobbs 512-833-5529 Barefoot Larry [email protected] (210) 615-7873 Blazing Bows: Mary Hattersley 512-873-8925; [email protected] BuffaloGrass: Don Inbody, (512) 295-6977, [email protected] Cedar Break: David Wilson 830-257-6043 [email protected] Cooper’s Uncle: 512-736-2644, [email protected] Cumberland Gap: Gary Potter 979-690-6951 [email protected] Eddie Collins: 512-836-8255 [email protected] Teresa Garner Bluegrass Band, Teresa Ann Garner, 515-5033, [email protected]

The Gray Sky Boys Tom Ellis 512-442-1000 Hard to Make a Living: John Hood 512-376-7767 [email protected] Manchaca All-Stars: B. Buchanan 512-282-2756 [email protected] Max Zimmet Max Zimmet 512-327-6023 Piney Grove Ramblers Wayne Brooks, 345-6609, [email protected] Randy's Rangers Jon or Sigi Field 512-868-2925 [email protected] Red Eye: Randy Collier 512-423-70918 [email protected] Sarah Jarosz: Sarah Jarosz 512-847-6104 [email protected] Sieker Band: Rolf and Beate Sieker 512-733-2857 [email protected]

Stayton Bonner: 512-431-8443 [email protected] 3rd Generation Gospelgrass Brenda McGlothlin 830-914-4810 threegenerationgospelgrass@juno.

com

Twangzilla: Cory Hicks, 512-563-5584, [email protected]

Wayward Pony: Dale Albright 512-267-4969 [email protected] The Ledbetters Spencer Drake 210-698-7062 [email protected] Out of the Blue Jamie Stubblefield 512-295-5325 [email protected] Please note that you must have a CTBA band membership to be included in this listing.

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Taylor Made

Banjo MusicBy Tyler Balthrop I had never heard of the “Banjoman” Todd Taylor until recently. As I sat listening to his new record “Taylor Made”, that old feeling came over me again. The feeling I’m referring to is the same I had the first time I heard Earl Scruggs play a five string. I was stunned. Not just by his playing, but because I was just now finding out about him. Todd Taylor may have been new to me, but he is hardly a newbie on the Bluegrass scene. He started playing banjo at the early age of seven, after seeing one being played at Disneyworld. You might say he had a childhood infatuation with the instrument. Todd initially taught

himself, and would

played with some legendary acts, like Bill Monroe, while touring the Bluegrass Festival Circuit, and cut a prominent single, “Take Me Back to Tennessee” in 1987. Eventually, brother Allen left the duo to work outside the field of music. Todd decided he would never give up music, themost important thing in his life. To him, playing

practice playing along with records. Later, he would study under Dan Padgett of the "Outlaw Family Band". It didn’t take very long with such a determined young mind for Todd to become a master of the banjo. Todd’s twin brother Allen also became an accomplished guitarist, and the two started performing and recording together as “the Taylor Twins”. They

the banjo wasn’t just a job. It was an expression of himself, and something he fell in love with as a child. Now Todd, as a solo artist, performs and records blazing banjo music, but don’t think it’s strictly Bluegrass. Todd continuously pushes the envelope of five string banjo, recording in many different genres. He loves playing anything from Rock (thanks Dan Padgett), to Salsa, to Celtic, and of course the beloved Bluegrass. His continuously interesting solos and fresh takes on great cover tunes are what make his most recent disc, “Taylor Made”, a homegrown gem. I hope more and more people continue to discover the passion Todd Taylor has in his life and music.

“He started playing

banjo at the early

age of seven, after

seeing one being

played at

Disneyworld.”

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Ronnie Bowman “It’s Getting Better All The Time”

A letter of introduction …

“It’s Getting Better All The Time” 1. On My Way Back Home 2. Crazy Train 3. The Mountain 4. Build A Little Playhouse 5. Four Wheel Drive 6. Old Flames 7. The Epitaph Of Lester

Moore 8. Till We Meet Again 9. Perfect Love 10. It’s Getting’ Better All The

Time 11. Walkin’ The Dog

Several years after leaving the Lonesome River Band; Ronnie Bowman has put out yet another great album. Featured musicians include Wyatt Rice on lead & rhythm guitar, Garnet Bowman (Ronnie’s wife) on harmony vocals,

Andy Hall on dobro, Steve Thomas on fiddle, Dave Pomeroy on bass, Adam Steffey on mandolin, as well as other guests. Writing 8 of the 11 songs on this recording, Ronnie shows that along with being an incredible singer, with an uncanny knack for delivering a song, he is also a great writer. The title cut, “It’s Getting’ Better All The Time” is a #1 song for the country duo “Brooks & Dunn” My personal favorite on the album, “Till We Meet Again” is one of those ‘story songs’ that few other artists than Ronnie could deliver with such heartfelt, almost aching vocals. Keeping along the same theme, “The Mountain” gives the listener a view from a mountain’s perspective. On a lighter note is

“The Epitaph Of Lester Moore”, co-written by Bowman and Del McCoury. Del joins in on harmony vocals, with Del’s band providing the backup. It’s one of those classic murder tales, which should become an instant favorite with the bluegrass crowd. One of the more interesting songs on the CD is “Old Flames” (a remake of the Dolly Parton song); reworked with a slightly faster tempo and feel. When you listen to this disk, don’t be quick to stop the disk after the last track. There’s a hidden track of Ronnie singing a song written about his grandma Mary Belle Bowman. Absolutely beautiful! For anyone out there who hasn’t bought this CD, it’s one of this year’s best. ♪

Being a new contributor to the CTBA newsletter, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Sean McCormick, I’m 32, and my wife, Pam, and I live in Gainesville, TX. I grew up in Willow Springs, Missouri. My father, Charles McCormick, was a bluegrass musician since the early 70’s. Playing the banjo, and guitar, as well as being a singer; he was without question my biggest musical influence growing up. He performed with several bluegrass groups out of Northwest Arkansas and Missouri; having the opportunity to open up for such

groups as Jim & Jesse McReynolds. Passing away in 2004, he is sorely missed. I’ve been a bluegrass musician for over 20 years, and am currently performing with AcousticBlend. I play guitar, mandolin, banjo, and provide lead and harmony vocals, as well as writing songs for the group. Charlotte Mayall, out of Granbury, TX, who performed for many years with Vern Young; plays bass, sings lead and harmony. She has been honored in the past with nominations for SPBGMA bass player, and female vocalist of the year. Don Graham, also out of

Granbury, TX, plays guitar and provides some of the lead vocals for the group. A long time bluegrass musician, he is known for his heartfelt vocals and strong rhythm guitar. I hope you’ll enjoy the articles and CD reviews I contribute to the newsletter. If you are a member of a group, and would like your CD reviewed for the newsletter, feel free to contact me via e-mail at [email protected], or by mail at: Sean McCormick, 820 S. Lindsay St., Gainesville, TX 76240.

“Ronnie

Bowman

has put out

yet

another

great

album. ”

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Calendar

Join CTBA Today

►Shows/Events: Feb 3 [Friday] ● Sieker Band; Austin Bergstrom Intn’l

Airport, Austin, TX 3:30pm ● Teresa Garner Bank; County Seat

Café, Georgetown, TX Feb 6 [Monday] ● Brazos Country Grass; J. Cody’s,

Jam Session, 3610 S. College, Bryan, TX, 6-8 pm; www.brazoscountrygrass.com

Feb 10 [Friday] ● Manchaca All Stars; Manchaca

Firehall, Manchaca, TX, 7:30pm ● Sieker Band; Down The Alley Bistro,

Georgetown, TX, 6 pm ● Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder;

One World Theater, Austin, TX; 512/329-6753

Feb 12 [Sunday] ● Austin Lounge Lizards; University

Performing Arts Center, TX State University, San Marcos, TX, 7:30pm; 512/245-3501

Feb 13 [Monday] ● Sieker Band; Cypress Creek Cafe,

Wimberley, TX, 9 pm Feb 17 [Friday] ● Sieker Band; County Seat Cafe,

Georgetown, TX, 6 pm Feb 18 [Saturday] ● Byron Berline Bank with Hickory Hill

Music City Texas Theater; Linden, TX, 7:30pm; 903/756-9934,

www.musiccitytexas.org ● Barefoot Larry; The Cove Bar & Deli,

606 W Cypress, 9 -12 pm; 210/227-2683

● Sieker Band; ArtZ Rib House, Austin, TX, 7:30pm

Feb 24 [Friday] ● Sieker Band; Manchaca Firehall,

Manchaca, TX, 7:30pm Feb 25 [Saturday] ● Austin Lounge Lizards; Jovita’s, 1619

S. First St., Austin, TX, 8:30pm; 512/447-7825, www.jovitas.com

Feb 26 [Sunday] ● Eddie Collins; ArtZ Rib House, Austin,

TX, 6 - 8:30 pm Feb 28 [Tuesday] ● Stayton Bonner; The Armadillo Palace,

Houston, TX, 7 pm ►Festivals: ● Saturday, Feb 4, 2006, AFTM Mid-Winter Festival, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, TX - Tickets are available at the door only and are $15; Students and Seniors are $7. Students age 12 - 18 are $5, and children under 12 are welcome for free. Info: chris--at--wagon1.com ♫ Cooper's Uncle ♫ Max Zimmet with Eddie Collins and Jon Kemppainen ♫ Onion Creek Crawdaddies♫ Sarah Jarosz with Erik Hokkanen; Times TBA

● Feb 10 – 14, 18th Intn’l Folk Alliance Conf, Austin, TX, thru Feb 14th; w/ Sarah Jaroz +; http://www.folkalliance.net/news/details.php?nid=19 ● March 3 & 4, 2006, 3rd Argyle Bluegrass Festival, Argyle, TX; 940/464-7434 or 7273, www.argylebluegrassfestival.com ● March 30, 31, April 1 and 2, 2006, Bluegrass Jamboree, Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, TX, 254-897-2321, www.oakdalepark.com ● April 20 - 23, 2006, Old Settler’s Music Festival, Driftwood, TX; early bird tkts now, www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org ● May 12, 13 and 14, 2006, Texas State Mountain and Hammer Dulcimer Championships, Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, TX, 254-897-2321, www.oakdalepark.com ● May 19 & 20, 2006, Bluegrass Picnic & Picking Under the Stars, Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, TX, 254-897-2321, www.oakdalepark.com ● June 14 - 18, 2006, Hill Country Music Camp, Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX, www.hcamp.com ● September 28 – October 1, 2006, Bluegrass Reunion, Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, TX, 254/897-2321, www.oakdalepark.com

A one year membership includes a subscription to the Central Texas Bluegrass Bulletin. Business membership includes a business card advertisement in each issue. Band membership includes a Booking Info listing. PLEASE NOTE THAT LISTENERS AND PICKERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN.

O New O Renewal Note that the following amounts are the minimum contribution amounts. O Individual ($20) O Family ($25) O Band ($25) O Patron ($30) O Business/Sustaining ($50) O Student ($15) For Family, Band and Patron Memberships, please append a list of the members of your family or band. Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________ State _____________________ Zip Code ____________________________ Phone: Home ___________________________________ Work _________________________ Mobile ______________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Fax ___________________________ Occupation _________________________ O Please contact me about volunteering. Please send the Bulletin as: O PDF file via email O Hard copy via US Postal Service mail O I do not want m name and contact information included in a CTBA Membership Directory or in the CTBA mailing list, which may be exchanged with other music and arts related organizations.

Mail your check and application to CTBA, PO Box 9816, Austin, TX 78766-9816

Contributions to CTBA are tax deductible as allowed by Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(3). FREE CD with an additional donation of $10 or more.


CTBA Area Ongoing Events

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AUSTIN AREA, CTBA •Beginner/Intermed. Jam 1st & 3rd Thursday7-9 pm; Steve Mangold 512-345-6155 • CTBA Jam Session: Sunday at Artz Rib House, 2-5 pm,512-442-8283 • CTBA 1st Saturday Show & Jam Artz Rib House:4:00 pm, show 6:00pm ARTZ RIB HOUSE • Live Bluegrass Show: 2330 S. Lamar, Sunday 6:00 pm; 512-442-8283 AAAMS JAM • 2nd + 4th Wed, Anderson Mill Baptist Church,10633 Lake Creek Pkwy 258-5843, • Leander Jam, Friday, 7-9, 260-8838 AFTM • Contra Dance: 3rd Sat., Lutheran church at 3501 Red River 8-11 pm, $7, 462-0511 • AFTM Jam Session: 2nd Sun at Threadgill’s South Barton Springs & Riverside, 2pm OTHER • every second, fourth, and fifth Tuesday Evenings, 6pm-9pm. Tito's Mexican Restaurant, 955 S. Alamo, San Antonio, Tx. 78205. (Corner S. Alamo & Beauregard) Details at www.barefootlarry.com SMITHVILLE, •WayStation Opry; 1st Sat, 205 NE 2nd, 6 pm, Steve Boatright, 512-272-8008 BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION • Jam Session: Monday: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Buppy's Catering 979-690-6951 • Jam Session and BG Show; 2nd Sat: Jam-4pm, Show-7pm, Wellborn Com. Ctr. 979-690-6951 CEDAR PARK, J&J's BBQ, 1st and 3rd Friday, 6-8:30 pm. 260-8838. CHRIESMAN • Jam: 3rd Sat: 7-10 pm; Chriesman Cmnty Center, Don Cook 979-567-0573

CENTRAL TEXAS BLUEGRASS ASSOCIAPO BOX 9816 AUSTIN, TX 78766

CLEBURNE • Show & Jam: 3rd Fri Cleburne Civic Center, 1501 W Henderson (Hwy 67)7 pm, $3 www.geocities.com/ntbbluegrass FLATONIA • Jam:4th Saturday, Stockman's Restaurant, Stuart & Diane Raef 361-865-2154 GARLAND • Bluegrass on the Square: Sat- March thru October between Main and State Sts. at 6th, 7:30-1 am Jim Miller 972-276-3197 GEORGETOWN Georgetown On the Square Jam • 2nd Sun, 1 pm, wkly jams Tues. contact Jon, 512-869-8076 http://Insta-web.com/bluegrass THE GROVE • Outside Pick General Store, 15 mi. west of Temple on Hwy36, Sat, 6 pm til... M. Anderson 512-282-1215 HARWOOD • Stage Show & Jam Session 3rd Sat, 9 mi. E. of Luling, Hwy 90, 2-9 pm, Ben Buchanan 512-263-7193 LULING • Bluegrass Jam Session/Show: 1st Sat every month, 200 E.Travis, 4:00, 830-875-2917 LEAGUE CITY (BABA) • Jam & Free Bluegrass Show 3rd. Sat: Jam 5pm, Show 6:30 Jan-Nov, League City Civic Center, 300 W. Walker St. 713-990-5171

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LIBERTY HILL 4 th S a t u r d a y J a m S e s s i o n a t 1 p m u n t i l . . , H w y 2 9 W e s t ; C o n t a c tP a u l a a t 5 1 2 - 7 7 8 - 5 4 1 0 . PARIS • Jam & Stage Show 3rd Sat: Jam 5:00, Show 7:00 Chisum HS, Hwy 19 & 24, south of Paris $5-members $6-others Brenda Burks 903-784-8859 PEARL • Jam & Stage Show 1st Sat: Jam 12:00, Show 4:30 Hwy 183, 7 mi. south of Purmela Ronald Medart 254-865-6013 ROCKNE • Bluegrass/Country Jam 1st Sat: 3pm til ..., 8 mi. S. of Cedar Creek on FM 535 TOMBALL • Spring Creek Club Jam/Show 4th Sat: 5pm-jam, 7pm-show Oklahoma Community Center, NE of Tomball 939-865-5250 SAN ANTONIO • Contra Dances: 3rd Sat: 7:30 pm, International Folk Culture Center at Our Lady of the Lake Univ. 512-434-6711, ext. 407 SOUR LAKE (Beaumont) • Jam & Free Show: Southeast Tx BG Music Assn, 3rd Sat: 4pm, Elementary School, Hwy 326 S. Edy Mathews 409-755-0622 WIMBERLEY • Bluegrass Jam Fri: 8-12 pm, Charlie’s Catfish Mike Bond (512) 847-2238

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