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Show Bluegrass Clippings, cont. from page 3 Demerath. Congrats to Sally and Craig. Older & In The Way The classic album Old And In The Way, released over twenty years ago featuring Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, et al, is reputed to be the all-time top selling bluegrass album. And now there's going to be a chance to duplicate the record. David Grisman has unearthed the 27 additional songs that were recorded in 1973 at the same time as the original OITW masters, and they are being prepared for release on CD by Acoustic Disk. Expect Volume 1 in mid-February '96. I cain't hardly wait. Olympic Bg Maybe Bill Andrews reports hearing tell that the Gillis Brothers, and possibly Alison Krauss, have been invited to perform at the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta next year. No confirmation yet. Kathy Thile, mom of mando prodigy Chris Thile, reports rumors from the folks at Sugar Hill that there will be a festival of Southern music and dance going on throughout the Olympics. Several Sugar Hill artists will be showcasing, including ChrisT. and perhaps the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Not during the opening ceremonies, but an exciting venue nevertheless. Eric Henry, editor of the Tahoe World, remarks "Man, if Alison plays at the Olympics opening I hope she'll do 'Oh, Atlanta.' That would be so cool." No Mo' Rich & Taylor Banjos As of late November, the Rich & Taylor Banjo Company is a thing of the past. By the time you read this, the last instruments bearing the R&T brand will have been produced. Circumstances behind the breakup are obscure. However, Mark Taylor (one half of the former partnership) has purchased the inventory, equipment, fixtures, tooling, trade styles (trademarks), etc. and started a new company called "Crafters of Tennessee, LLC". His intention, we hear, is to continue producing banjos under the "Tennessee" name he used in the '70s. Greg Rich has no connection with this new company. Instead, informed sources say that Greg, Jim Berlile and unnamed individuals are currently talking with several parties who have expressed an interest in a new banjo line. No further details at this time. Riverrun Past Eve And Adam's The following is from a press release circulated on the InterNet. Laurie Lewis and musical friends are giving music and adventure lovers two chances to join exciting whitewater adventures during 1996. Laurie is teaming up with river outfitter Far Flung Adventures for a river-music trip on Arizona's Salt River April3-7; and Eco Wilderness Company on California's Tuolomne River, July 15- 17. The Salt River trip combines the stark wilderness of Arizona's Sonora Desert, days filled with Class III and IV rapids, and nights filled with the music of Laurie and friends. It's brought together by Far Flung Adventure's well-known hospitality and gourmet campside dining. Cost for the five-day four-night trip, complete with all river gear and expert guides, tasty gourmet meals and lots of great intimate music is $850 per person and space is limited. The Tuolomne River trip is three-days and two-nights, winding through Northern California near Yosemite National Park. The three-day, two-night trip is $465 per person. Laurie Lewis records for Rounder Records and was named International Bluegrass Music Association female vocalist of the year in 1992 and 1994. For reservations and information call: Salt River, April3-7, 1996 Far Flung Adventures at 800-359- 2627 Tuolomne, July 15-17, 1996 Eco Wilderness Tours at 800/652-3246 Humbuster? Rumors of a new micro- 4 Intermountain Acoustic Musician, January 1996 phone cable made by a company called Canare. The c ables are called Star Quads, and they are supposed to reduce noise/hum by using a 4-wire system rather than the standard 2-cable. Four wires, as two twisted pairs of wires, each pair carrying one side of the mike line, would tend to nullify hum pickup caused by induction, usually of 60-Hz. line noise. For further info, inquire at your local sound shop. Bluegrass Records: Where To Gettum Since Smokey's went out of business last summer, a lot of people have been having trouble finding a full selection of bluegrass & oldtime records & CDs locally. Those interested in exploring the mail-order alternative might wish to contact one or more of the following for their catalogs. Meanwhile, we urge you to continue patronizing our local outlets (especially those that advertise in this magazine) whenever possible. County Sales, P. 0 . Box 191, Floyd, VA 24091 540/745-2001 Andy's Front Hall, PO Box 307, Voorheesville, NY 12186 800/759-1775 Camsco Music, P. 0. Box 160, E. Montpelier, VT 05651 800/548-FOLK Elderly Instruments, P. 0 . Box 14210, Lansing, MI 48901 517/372-7890 Missouri State Old Time Fiddlers Association, P. 0. Box 7423, Columbia, MO 65205 Roots & Rhythm, P. 0 . Box 837, El Cerrito, CA 94530 510/525-1494 ZOO NEWS As the Waldholtz saga continues to be played out in these latter days of December, rumor has it that the Hogle Zoo is negotiating to have Joe's prison term served out as one of their exhibits. "He would be at least as outstanding, both in size and in popularity, as the hippopotamus," an unnamed source stated. To raise needed funds to build a cage and swimming tank for him, the Zoo is planning a Banjo Festival and Kite Flying Contest for later this month. Kites must be in the shape of a large bank check. The one that stays up highest, longest, without crashing, wins. Admission is by invitation only. Watch your mailbox. You can e-mail tidbits f or this column ( gossip, birth dates, info items, etc. - even questions I might know the answers to) to me at bangs@aol.com cont. on page 14 |
