Here’s where I live and where Fincastle, Virginia is: Fincastle, Virginia: Fincastle, Virginia 1965 Carlton Haney: Performers: Set the stage for: Fincastle, Virginia set the stage for many other festivals to come. Sadly, the festival did not stay at the Cantrell sight very long. The festival was moved to Lithia, Virginia (which … Continue reading Fincastle Presentation
Month: April 2015
How The Music Brings Me Back: Class Presentation
The following presentation links 12 of my favorite songs to my home of Clarke County VA. I hope you enjoy what you read here and there are video links to some great songs in the slides.
Mixtape Presentation
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Track One: Proto-grass and Encinitas
The following is the first of eleven tracks on an annotated mix-tape exploring the Bluegrass Scene of my home, San Diego County. Click the link then read along. “Yes Sir” -Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies (1936) A few years ago, I stumbled across a fascinating photo while perusing the photos of the City of … Continue reading Track One: Proto-grass and Encinitas →
SD Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape
The following presentation is an overview of the upcoming Annotated Mix-Tape that I have been working on as part of my final project. I am proud to present: San Diego Bluegrass Enjoy! Track One: Proto-Grass and Encinitas “Yes Sir” -Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies (1936) Who were The Encinitas Ranch Hands? What did they … Continue reading SD Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape →
Religion in Mountain Music
Bluegrass Presentation
“Mule Skinner Blues” –Bill Monroe (1930) What instruments are used? Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo How does the sound compare to traditional bluegrass? Very traditional vocals, and playing styles How was the popularity of the song? How successful was it? Performed on the WMV Has been covered a few times (i.e. Dolly Parton) “What a … Continue reading Bluegrass Presentation
Rooster Walk
Coming Soon! San Diego Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape
Coming Soon! San Diego Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape Soon, Soon… As the semester draws to a close, so too must this blog… But my adventures in Bluegrass are just beginning! No longer will this space serve as a catalog of my thoughts and experiences in the first ever “Bluegrass: Appalachian Roots and Influences” class to run … Continue reading Coming Soon! San Diego Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape →
Coming Soon! San Diego Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape
Coming Soon! San Diego Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape Soon, Soon… As the semester draws to a close, so too must this blog… But my adventures in Bluegrass are just beginning! No longer will this space serve as a catalog of my thoughts and experiences in the first ever “Bluegrass: Appalachian Roots and Influences” class to run … Continue reading Coming Soon! San Diego Bluegrass: The Annotated Mix-Tape →