Podcast appearances and mentions of Ralph Stanley

Kara Cole, an Indianapolis-based artist grew up with a grandpa who would have country music and bluegrass hootenannies on the weekends. Her uncle who was a master guitarist, helped instill in her, at a young age, her love and admiration of music. Kara, we learn, not only grew up with bluegrass in her household, but also a measure of it in her family blood. Her grandpa's surname on her mom's side was Stanley; in fact, Kara happens to be a distant cousin of the late great Ralph Stanley.

April is Gospel Month on the Mountain Echo and this episode will include some music towards this theme. Also, this episode is sponsored by Bo Newberry and the good folks at Mountain Lights & Safety of Lookout Mountain.(423) 463-7704Outdoor Lighting - Home Security - Smoke & Fire Detection****************************"Run Forest Run!" Runners will delight in hearing our guest in this special episode! Hide the chocolate covered cookies! Lookout's Mayes Starke is our guest, and he shares about growing up and living in the 'Big City of The South - Hot Lanna". He shares about attending Westminster School and how he left the state of Georgia to follow in his dad's college footsteps at a college we all know very well. He shares about how he 'stole away' the love of his life, Kim and, how she saved his life not that long ago. Hear about the shoes you want to go running in and some local spots - that may or may not be secrets - that are great for running. He shares some names of some local folks - you may know them- that you will want to know if you are a runner....or if you are a semi-recovering chocaholic like Mayes!Also, hear how he and Kim landed on this rock from Atlanta and what they think about that decision now.  How fortunate Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church is to have you and Kim as members. You all are true blessings in the community.Mayes doesn't hold back and he certainly, 'runs hard' throughout this podcast. He is a pleasure to listen to with a great voice - listen in and you'll be glad you did.Mayes - job well done friend - I know Dad, .... and Coach Kash are proud - we certainly are.tME**Special thanks to the movie, Forest Gump, Ralph Stanley with 'I'll Fly Away' & 'Because He Loved Me', and AE Housman's poem, 'To an Athlete Dying Young'Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Ralph Stanley & Cyndi Thomson !   0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 1:40  - Interview with Charles Esten 19:31 - Entertainment  21:45 - Interview with Carter Faith  38:45 - Entertainment      Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...  

On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Ralph Stanley & Cyndi Thomson!   0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:58 -  Interview with Ralph Stanley  14:46 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton  21:37 - Interview with Cyndi Thompson   Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the latest news, entertaining features, and more.   Coffee, Country & Cody airs LIVE Monday - Friday! You can listen on WSM 650 AM, and watch on Circle Country through the CircleNow app, and stream on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Peacock, Vizio, Xumo, Redbox, Sling, and Fubo!   About WSM Radio: WSM is the most famed country music radio station in the world. Each day since it first signed on in 1925, the station has shared country, bluegrass, and Americana music, as well as the excitement of Music City with friends in Middle Tennessee and listeners around the world. Listen anytime on 650 AM, WSMradio.com, or our free mobile app.   Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...  

We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters. That's all this week on eTown!   Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.

On this episode Tim and Josh talk about 2 fund raiser music events for the Hurricane Helene victims, Josh talks about playing at The Grand Ole Opry with Rhonda Vincent and he plays a song and dedicates it to an avid listener and Veteran of the USA Military! We then have fun chat with Andrea Roberts! Andrea runs Andrea Roberts Agency and is a staple in the bluegrass music scene! Andrea Roberts Agency is the culmination of Andrea's years of experience in varied facets of the industry, which provides her with a well-informed and understanding perspective that only someone with practical knowledge can possess. As a professional touring artist, Andrea performed with artists such as Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Jim & Jesse McReynolds, Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, Mac Wiseman and Special Consensus. And many more!

I'd like to say that this is one of the best love duets ever recorded, but I demur from superlatives generally. However, I can say with certainty that it's one of my favorites. Maybe it's the simple, straightforward vocal delivery of these two raw-boned, pioneer types that makes me cry every time they ease into the sinuous harmonies of the chorus. And, the lyrics complement the American Gothic soundscape as they sing: “See how the bramble and the rose intertwine…” It's a performance for the ages from two people who obviously loved and trusted each other and were dedicated to their mission to share the folk music they cherished.I'd never heard of Mary McCaslin or Jim Ringer when I ran across their album in the cut out bin at the old Rhino Records store on Westwood in Los Angeles. And, I'm not sure what induced me to buy it - perhaps it was the inclusion on the track list of “Oh, Death,” - a song I knew from Ralph Stanley-, that clinched the deal; Maybe it was the primitive portrait of the two lovers: Mary, with her modest, down cast eyes opposite the barrel chested, ruddy cheeked Ringer, who stares directly, and challengingly, from the cover. Whatever the draw, I'm thankful I spent the $3.99, and I've kept it close to my heart ever since for solace, to remind me that true love, even with all its thorns, is worth fighting for.

Rick Dollar enjoys getting the whole story about Alan Bibey's music career, not only with the award-winning Bluegrass group, Balsam Range but Alan Bibey and Grasstown. As you can imagine, Rick and Alan would eventually trade stories about Bill Monroe, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Steve Gulley, and more!

There's an old saying, “Like father, like son.” Nevertheless, being the child of a famous parent can be a double edged sword. Certain doors may be opened but the expectations can run very high. That would especially seem the case when it comes to Ralph Stanley II and his famous father, a bluegrass pioneer. Nevertheless, the younger Stanley has proven that he's well capable of carrying on his dad's legacy. The elder Stanley groomed his son to carry on from an early age, and now, nearly 30 years after Ralph 2 first began working professionally with his father, he's not only ascended to the helm of his signature band, The Clinch Mountain Boys, but also assembled a current incarnation of The Clinch Mountain Boys following his father's passing. Ralph 2 can now claim a host of accolades all on his own, including a Grammy, six solo albums and nine number one singles. Ralph shared his thoughts about carrying on a tradition while also establishing his own identity when he spoke to Lee and Billy during this episode of My Backstage Pass. The conversation proved both interesting and enlightening. Learn more about Ralph Stanley II and his live show dates at https://ralph2.comPodcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station" in East TN. Billy's new album was released by Spectra Records 10/2023. Learn more about Billy at http://www.BillyHubbard.comHost Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass" about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains. Send us a textSupport the showIf you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePassMy Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten songs at this link http://www.thealternateroot.com

A clawhammer arrangement of Ralph Stanley's classic 3-finger style, played in modal sawmill tuning.

A clawhammer arrangement of Ralph Stanley's classic 3-finger style, played in modal sawmill tuning.

'Clinch Mountain Backstep' is a Bluegrass banjo tune composed by Ralph Stanley (1927-2016), who until his passing was the last survivor of the great first-generation pioneers of Bluegrass music. This song uses only two chords, A and E (I capoed my acoustic guitar at the 2nd fret, so I played the G and D chord positions to give me the A and E chords, respectively). This song has a nice backwoods mountain feel to it. You'll need a capo on fret 2, and also for fret 7 on the fifth string on your banjo. Although Dave Hum recorded this song, I chose to use this backing track on YouTube by Ted Lambert at BluegrassBackingTracks.com (a new website that I can't wait to be finished). I love collecting backing tracks...lol. I used this song as a template because it has a clear bass line for me to follow. Good stuff! Enjoy!

This week, Ozark original singer, multi-instrumentalist and hit song writing powerhouse Shawn Camp recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this #1 country song writing genius. Some careers can be described with a couple of words but Shawn Camp's isn't one of them. A bold and distinctive singer, a songwriter who's provided material for artists ranging from Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Porter Wagoner, Loretta Lynn and Brooks & Dunn with hits such as “Two Pina Coladas” (Garth Brooks,) “Nobody But Me” (Blake Shelton,) “Would You Go With Me” (Josh Turner,) “River Of Love” (George Strait) and Billy Currington's hit single “Love Done Gone.”  Along with being a hit writer, he is a gifted multi-instrumentalist who's played as a touring/recording musician with everyone from Jerry Reed, Trisha Yearwood, Shelby Lynn, and Alan Jackson to the Osborne Brothers, Guy Clark and John Prine. - https://shawncamp.com/bio Shawn is joined in this performance by fiddle champion and multi-instrumentalist Tim Crouch. A bluegrass and country fiddle player from Strawberry, Arkansas, Tim got his start fiddling with Jim & Jesse as a Virginia Boy when he was 19 years old. He has since worked with a long list of country and bluegrass artists including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss. He is a former staff fiddle player for Nashville's "Grand Ole Opry" and has also performed on numerous television programs including "Late Night with David Letterman," “The Conan O'Brien Show," "CBS This Morning," "Austin City Limits," "Hee Haw" and others. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers an archival recording of Ozark original fiddle master Tim Crouch playing the tune “Tom and Jerry” at the 1981 SPBGMA Fiddle Contest held at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins discusses the Ozarks' influence at the “Festival of Festivals,” the first National Folk Festival held in St. Louis, Missouri in 1934. (Part 1)

Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/turnonthemusicBilly Strings - YoutubeBilly Strings | Spotify‎Billy Strings - Apple MusicBilly Strings WebsiteIn this episode of the "Turn on the Music Podcast," we take a deep dive into the extraordinary life and musical journey of Billy Strings, one of today's most influential bluegrass artists.Episode Highlights:Early Life and Challenges: Born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan, Billy Strings, born William Apostol, faced significant challenges early in life. His father passed away from a heroin overdose, and his mother remarried bluegrass musician Terry Barber. The family moved to Morehead, Kentucky, and later to Muir, Michigan. Despite the stable bluegrass influence from his stepfather, Billy's childhood was tumultuous, with his parents becoming addicted to methamphetamine. By age 13, Billy left home and entered a period marked by hard drug use.Musical Influences and Inspirations: Billy's stepfather, Terry Barber, played a crucial role in shaping his musical taste, introducing him to bluegrass legends like Doc Watson, Del McCoury, David Grisman, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, and Larry Sparks. However, Billy's musical palette extended beyond bluegrass. He was heavily influenced by rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Widespread Panic, Phish, Grateful Dead, Def Leppard, Between the Buried and Me, and Black Sabbath. During his teenage years, he played in hard rock and indie rock bands, showcasing his versatility.Transformation and Stage Name: After a turbulent period, Billy embraced a lifestyle known as "California Sober," abstaining from alcohol and only using light drugs. His immense talent across various traditional bluegrass instruments earned him the nickname "Billy Strings," a moniker given by his aunt.Rise to Stardom and Acclaim: Billy Strings' dedication and talent have earned him widespread recognition in the music industry. He won a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album for his album "Home" in 2021 and has garnered six Grammy nominations. His unique blend of traditional bluegrass and contemporary influences has captivated audiences worldwide.Join us as we explore the life and career of Billy Strings, from his early struggles and influences to his rise as a modern bluegrass virtuoso. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his music, this episode offers an in-depth look at the man behind the strings.Tune in to "Turn on the Music Podcast" and discover the captivating story of Billy Strings. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Listen Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms.

Send us a Text Message.Chris Myers is an Accomplished Songwriter and Artist. He has penned over 125 songs across multiple genre including Bluegrass,Country,Jazz and Gospel. Ten of his songs have reached the number 1 spot on the Bluegrass Today Chart. Chris also is the Chief Operating Officer of RBR Entertainment, with his understanding of the music business, overseeing daily operations and contributing to the success of such artist as Billy & Marina Droze, Tommy Buller, Ben James, Chris Davis, Gary Nichols, Ralph Stanley 11 , Mike Sumner, Don Rigsby and country newcomer Zack Top. Chris has a wide body of work and I was overly excited to have him on the show. We all can learn from this guy. Now, Chris is stepping into the spotlight as an Artist with his own music. Chris's latest single" One In A Row" embodies and Determination we all need.Hopefully inspiring us all. Release of his upcoming album " All Over The Map" slated for Fall 2024.. y'all stay tuned for that album!!! Y'all check him out atchrismyersmusic.spaceall links are thereSupport the Show.The David Bradley ShowHost: David Bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/100087472238854https://youtube.com/@thedavidbradleyshowwww.thedavidbradleyshow.com Like to be a guestContact Usjulie@thedavidbradleyshow.comRecorded at Bradley StudiosProduced by: Caitlin BackesProud Member of CMASPONSERSBottled Water and Sweet Tea provided by PURITY DairyABlaze Entertainment

Mountain Highway will perform at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. This family group performs bluegrass, country and gospel music originally made famous by popular musicians like Bill Monroe, the Carter Family, Ralph Stanley, The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Instruments include banjo, mandolin, guitar and electric upright bass. Tickets are . For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** River City Community Players will present the feel-good comedy “Halfway There” June 28 at 7:30 p.m. and June 29 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road....Article LinkSupport the Show.

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is mandolinist and owner of Cody Cases, Cody Shuler. From Bryson City, NC, Cody began his career in music at the age of 15 playing mandolin for legendary banjo player Raymond Fairchild. There he got to meet and play music with of some of bluegrass' biggest stars like Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, The Crowe Brothers and many more. Now based in Knoxville, TN Cody has put out albums with Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad as well as a solo album. Cody is currently building some beautiful Loar style mandolin cases. He has also put together a pretty incredible website for mandolin great Red Rector.  You can also keep up with Cody via his website HERE.  Here is the Link for the Sweetwater Music Camp that Sharon Gilchrist will be teaching at in September.  Songs featured in this episode: “Short Stop” by Raymond Fairchild (At Home in Maggie Valley) “The World is Waiting for the Sun to Rise” by Roger Sprung  “What Would you Give” By Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad “Odum's Tennessee Pride Theme” by Pine Mountain Railroad (The old Radio) “Do You Wrong Kind of Girl” by Cody Shuler (Cody Shuler) “Somewhere by Love” by Red Rector (Youtube) “Three Rivers Rambler” by Cody Shuler (Cody Shuler) “Chokin' the Strings” by Reno & Smiley (Youtube) “Rosa Lee McFall” by Charlie Monroe (Youtube) “I overlooked and orchid” by “Carl Story (Youtube) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

This week we look at euthanasia/assisted suicide/mercy killing - examining the reasons why this is being pushed - especially in the Western world - including Shakespeare and Laurence Oliver;  Reasons for Euthanasia;  History; Belgium; Matthew Parris; Kevin Yuill; France; the Netherlands; Africa, Asia and the Middle East; Maid in Canada; Australia;  South America; the UK; Claire Fox; Debating Euthanasia; The Church; Archbishop Kanishka Raffel; Hitler; the Christian Answer.  with music from MASH; Ralph Stanley; Disturbed; Ed Sheeran ; Bach; Casting Crowns; and St Peters Free Church. 

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org and/or www.sbbradio.net This week we'll enjoy a variety of wonderful songs from Ralph Stanley and Friends, Daughters of Calvary, The Powell's, Charlie Monroe, Caroline Owens and more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few select sources for access to radio stations all across the globe.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org and/or www.sbbradio.net This week we'll enjoy a variety of wonderful songs from Ralph Stanley and Friends, Daughters of Calvary, The Powell's, Charlie Monroe, Caroline Owens and more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few select sources for access to radio stations all across the globe.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org and/or www.sbbradio.net This week we'll enjoy a variety of wonderful songs from Ralph Stanley and Friends, Daughters of Calvary, The Powell's, Charlie Monroe, Caroline Owens and more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few select sources for access to radio stations all across the globe.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org and/or www.sbbradio.net This week we'll enjoy a variety of wonderful songs from Kentucky Just Us, Authentic Unlimited, Ralph Stanley and Friends, Daughters of Calvary, The Gospel Plowboys and more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few select sources for access to radio stations all across the globe.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org and/or www.sbbradio.net This week we're enjoying a variety of wonderful heartfelt songs from the station library including Gospel music selections from The Nunn Sisters, Sisters, Larry Sparks, Daughters Of Calvary Mark Bishop, Ralph Stanley, Don Rigsby, The McKameys and more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few select sources for access to radio stations all across the globe.

We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters. That's all this week on eTown!    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!   Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/

For over 4 decades, Gary Brewer has been a very highly respected and successful singer, songwriter, musician, promoter, and producer. Gary performs and records in several different genres, he has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and the Lincoln Center multiple times, writes and records all original material, ran Louisville's Largest free Bluegrass Festival (Strictly Bluegrass Festival), booked artists in all genres (Some of which include: Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Mary Wilson and the Supremes, Mark Chestnut, the Isaacs, the McKameys, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Ralph Stanley, etc.), and produces his own projects and TV Shows. He is a full-time performing artist and has toured all 50 states numerous times and 18 countries in Europe. His heritage goes back 6 generations and he tours today with his 2 sons (along with a banjo player). Gary has recorded for multiple major record labels, including Copper Creek, releasing 29 studio albums and a double live album which was recorded on one of his European tours. Now, he has launched his own label called SGM Records (Stretch Grass Music). He has released an additional 21 albums on his label. Gary Brewer specializes in Bluegrass, Country, Old-time, Americana, and Bluegrass Gospel. A lot of his early recordings charted in Country and Americana as well as Bluegrass. He has recorded several top 10 hits in the Bluegrass Industry. Gary has also had very successful albums that can be considered Folk and Old-time Mountain Music. He received the honor of having the #1 Bluegrass-Gospel album in the Nation. Gary is a BMI songwriter and gives fans his own original material.

This week we feature singer, songwriter and guitar player Jim Lauderdale.  Jim has recently put out an album with the Po' Ramblin' Boys.  We talk with Jim about his long career in music which includes recording with bluegrass legends like Ralph Stanley and winning two Grammy awards. We will also discuss his success as a songwriter in country and bluegrass music, his recording with the Po' Ramblin' Boys, and much more.

This week, the whirlwind of creativity that is Warren Ellis gently ushers your host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey into the church of Alice Coltrane. Plus Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Jerry Lee Lewis, Karen Dalton, Bob Dylan, Bitchin Bajas, Ralph Stanley and a stunning Lou Reed revelation! Tracklisting: 1.Alice Coltrane - My Favourite Things, from Alice Coltrane With Strings – World Galaxy (Impulse Records, 1972) 2.Alice Coltrane - A Love Supreme from Alice Coltrane With Strings – World Galaxy (Impulse Records, 1972) 3.Alice Coltrane talking about her harp from Alice Coltrane documentary (dir. St. Clair Bourne, 1970) 4.Lou Reed - Heroin (May 1965 Demo) from Lou Reed - Words And Music May 1965 (Light In The Attic, 2022) 5.Bitchin Bajas - Amorpha from Bajascillators (Drag City, 2022)

Caden Glover is a singer/songwriter from the small town of Union, West Virginia. Caden credits his father for introducing him to a variety of music growing up. Caden fell in love with bluegrass music at an early age. He started learning banjo at 13 years old and later picked up guitar. His influences include Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, The Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and James Taylor. Caden garnered quite a following while competing in American Idol Season 21. He continues to build a loyal fan base while traveling town-to-town/gig-to-gig in his van. Caden released his debut single "Appalachian Skyline" in March 2022, then followed with a six song EP titled "The Cabin Session" in November 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tophillrecording/support

This week, songs and stories from a trio of Grammy award winning world class songwriters recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, commentary from these three musical musketeers. Featured on this show are world renowned songwriter Roger Cook, award winning Memphis singer-songwriter Keith Sykes, and singer-songwriter and session musician Shawn Camp. Born in Bristol, England, Roger Cook is recognized as one of the world's greatest modern songwriters. During his lengthy international songwriting career, Roger has had more than 80 top 30 hits, including classics such as Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart – Gene Pitney, Something Tells Me – Cilla Black, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress – The Hollies, and You've Got Your Troubles – The Fortunes. However, Roger is perhaps best known for his song I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing, which was recorded by the New Seekers and became the theme song for a long-running series of Coca-Cola commercials. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Cook_(songwriter) Once upon a time in the summer of 1967, Keith Sykes hitchhiked to the Newport Folk Festival and saw Arlo Guthrie perform “Alice's Restaurant.” In the fall of that year he got a copy of the album, learned the whole song and sang it at a Holiday Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. They hired him on the spot for a regular gig playing music in the hotel. In the more than 40 years that followed, he would become a troubadour and storyteller, a massively successful songwriter with more than 100 songs recorded by artists as diverse as Rosanne Cash and George Thorogood. He would tour every corner of America and play in just about every conceivable kind of venue, appear on Saturday Night Live and Austin City Limits, and host songwriter nights on Memphis' legendary Beale Street with many of music's most talented songwriters. He would join Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, tour the country and record the Volcano album – the title track for which he co-wrote with Jimmy. - http://www.keithsykes.com/ Some careers can be described with a couple of words but Shawn Camp's isn't one of them. A bold and distinctive singer and a songwriter who's provided material for artists ranging from Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Porter Wagoner, Loretta Lynn and Brooks & Dunn with hits such as “Two Pina Coladas” (Garth Brooks,) “Nobody But Me” (Blake Shelton,) “Would You Go With Me” (Josh Turner,) “River Of Love” (George Strait,) and Billy Currington's hit single “Love Done Gone.)  Along with being a hit writer, he is a gifted multi-instrumentalist who's played as a touring/recording musician with everyone from Jerry Reed, Trisha Yearwood, Shelby Lynn and Alan Jackson to the Osborne Brothers, Guy Clark and John Prine.  Camp also co-produced a compilation tribute album for his friend and hero Guy Clark which was #1 on the Americana Charts for several weeks in the spring of 2012 and voted Americana Album Of The Year 2012. - https://shawncamp.com/bio In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 1981 archival recording of Ozark original Buddy Lancaster performing the tune “Fire on the Mountain,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In this week's guest host segment, renowned traditional folk musician, writer, and step dancer Aubrey Atwater explores regional variations of the traditional folk song “Going to the West.”

Season 1, Episode 4.  A Bluegrass special with a surprise at the end, a listener suggestion, that had a surprising story.  Artist featured, Ralph Stanley, The Band Steele, Charlsey Etheridge, Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban.

David Kraai (pronounced cry, meaning crow) is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and bandleader who has been traveling and performing his melting pot of country, folk and rock for over a decade. His roots stem from New York's Hudson Valley, but his music has taken him all over the United States, and at times abroad, gaining him an ever-growing fan base.Carrying on the tradition of Cosmic American Music, David's influences include Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and The Band. These influences along with his unique sense of melody and lyric help create a sound that is truly his own. Kraai has been fortunate enough to release several albums and share stages and bills with some of his heroes like Pete Seeger, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Dickey Betts, Leon Russell, Charlie Louvin, Dr. Ralph Stanley and more.David Kraai's new album, North Mountain Rambling, was recorded in the basement of the legendary Big Pink - a house just outside of Woodstock, New York. It's been fifty years since Bob Dylan and The Band recorded The Basement Tapes there and this is the first album recorded and released from Big Pink since those historic sessions. Performers on the album include Dylan alumni Rob Stoner (Rolling Thunder Revue, Desire, Hard Rain, At Budokan, Live 1975) and Eric Weissberg (Blood On The Tracks, "Dueling Banjos"), in his final session.

Matt and Drew discuss "Mountain Dew" by Ralph Stanley. To listen to the full show, visit ForgottenCountryRadioShow.com.

Based upon the famous Bluegrass Christmas song by the same title, Bob and JT discuss the contents of Bob's recent blog found at www.bobbrubaker.com in which Bob like the original song looks at the star which guided the wise men from the east to the Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, and He, is the star that will guide us on our way. Check out the podcast with a recommendation to search out Ralph Stanley's version of Star Of Bethlehem to hear the lyrics in a special way. 

This week, we call on an Americana pioneer and a beloved fixture of the Nashville roots-country scene, the always affable Grammy-winner Jim Lauderdale. This year he celebrated the release of his thirty-fifth record Game Changer. Growing up in both North and South Carolina, as a young man Lauderdale fell in love with country music but took an unconventional path to becoming a sought-after songwriter, harmonist and writer in Music City. He toured in New York theatre productions when he was starting out, and ended up in LA. Even today you can hear the drama in his aching harmony-soaked songs like “Lightning Love” off Game Changer. While sales and national recognition haven't always aligned, the “stylistically restless” Lauderdale has played the Opry over 200 times, collaborated on albums with his heroes like the late bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, written tracks for artists as diverse as George Strait and Elvis Costello, and has accidentally become one of the leading elder-statesman of the Americana movement. What is Americana exactly? Even Jim impishly won't say. But it's that earthy genre-bending sound that has kept his longtime fans coming back for more nearly for decades into his storied run. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-show-on-the-road-with-z-lupetin1106/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jochen Markhorst is a key member of the ring of Dylanologists who help the rest of us know about the references, influences, and ideas found in Dylan's work. In hundreds of blog posts and 15 books he's shared an impressive ability to put Bob's work into context of other music, literature, poetry, and art. He joins us to share some of his findings and thoughts on Cold Irons Bound from his book: Time Out Of Mind - The Rising of an Old Master. He tells us about the songs origin with Drummer David Kemper, he lines the song borrows from Ralph Stanley and The Stanley Brothers, and more. Following his presentation, is a Q&A with Jochen on this song and they way he approaches Dylan's work. An extended version of this interview - with about 15 extra minutes of Q&A - and a video version - is available to Plus Premium Members at FreakMusic.Club. or our Substack. For as little as $8/mo you get extended versions of our podcast episodes, video versions, and many more benefits. Right now, new Annual Members get a copy of Jochen's Time Out Of Mind Book. LINKS: BOOKS:Time Out Of Mind - The Rising of an Old Master (Amazon) 15 Titles from Jochen Markhorst (Includes Blood On The Track, Bringing It All Back Home, Blonde on Blonde, John Wesley Harding, Mississippi, Desolation Row, Crossing The Rubicon, and many more. BLOG POSTS Cold Irons Bound (Pt.1 - Pt.2 - Pt.3 - Pt.4 - Pt.5 - Pt.6) More Writing at Untold Dylan FREE WEEKLY BOB DYLAN NEWSLETTER "Seven Days" is our weekly email that give you all the biggest Dylan news, links, new releases, books, podcasts and more - in a simple prioritized list every Sunday. Sign up for free at: clck.it/7days

“The boy with the hundred year old voice” Dr. Ralph Stanley grew up in the hills of Southwest Virginia during the Great Depression. He and his brother Carter were heavily inspired by The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and Bill Monroe, who The Stanley Brothers would feud with decades later. Radio was king, and The Stanley Brothers became a household name throughout Appalachia by merciless appearances. Hear the story of how this farmhand persisted through waves of personal and career hardships, always staying true and believing in the old-time country music he played until becoming the international patriarch of traditional mountain music. Support THIS Independent Program: Join the Patreon Send a one-time donation through Venmo or PayPal — Follow American Songcatcher | Instagram | TikTok Credits: Nicholas Edward Williams - Production, Editing, Recording and Distribution Ryan Eastridge - Writing Source Credits: Musical Holdouts CMT.com The Stanley Brothers' Story 1969 Man of Constant Sorrow: My Life and Times Appalshop Clinch Mountain Echo Ralph Stanley Museum Arts.Gov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americansongcatcher/support

Friends from northern California, Kathy Barwick and Pete Siegfried, feature on this episode, along with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, the John Hartford String Band, Ralph Stanley, the Travelling McCoury's and the ‘Wow Baby! Fiddler, Hunter Berry. Not to be missed.

Some careers can be described with a couple of words, but Shawn Camp's isn't one of them. A bold and distinctive singer, a songwriter who's provided material for artists ranging from Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Porter Wagoner, Loretta Lynn and Brooks & Dunn, with hits such as “Two Pina Coladas” (Garth Brooks), “Nobody But Me” (Blake Shelton), “Would You Go With Me” (Josh Turner), “River Of Love” (George Strait), and Billy Currington's hit single “Love Done Gone”. Along with being a hit writer, he is a gifted multi-instrumentalist who's played as a touring/recording musician with everyone from Jerry Reed, Trisha Yearwood, Shelby Lynn, and Alan Jackson to the Osborne Brothers, Guy Clark and John Prine. Camp also co-produced a compilation tribute album for his friend and hero Guy Clark, which was #1 on the Americana Charts for several weeks in the spring of 2012, and voted Americana Album Of The Year 2012. Entitled, Guy Clark: This One's For Him. This Album was also Grammy nominated for Folk Album Of The Year 2012.Then Shawn co-produced and won the Grammy for Folk Album Of The Year-2013, for Guy Clark's "My Favorite Picture Of You".  Learn more about Shawn Camp at http://shawncamp.comLisa Stewart is an American country music artist, actress, and television host. In 1993, she signed to BNA Records (then known as BNA Entertainment), releasing her self-titled debut album that year. This album produced two singles for her on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She penned BMI's 2008 Gospel Song of The Year, "Sky Full of Angels" made popular by Reba McEntire. Stewart is also known for her acting career. Most notably, she has shared the silver screen with Academy Award winners Gwyneth Paltrow ("Country Strong" 2010) and Melissa Leo in the Sundance award-winning film, "Novitiate". She was featured in The CW's "The Vampire Diaries","Containment" and various films, TV series and commercials. Stewart is currently writing music and performing live shows. Lisa Stewart's first public appearance was in church at the early age of six, singing along with a record of “Jesus, I Heard You Had a Big House.” Her first appearance as a country singer came at age eleven when she attended the Nashville Fan Fair and performed in the Tent Show. In 1987 she began doing demo and jingle work in Nashville studios. She was a singer/dancer at Opryland. She also sang with the JazzR&B band ‘Soire' as well as other club acts. You may even recognize her as the voice of companies including Target, Allstate, Showtime, HBO and many more! Her speaking voice has landed her on the list of Grammy considerations for “Spoken Word”.Other singles include “Drive Time” and “Under the Light of the Texaco.” In 1992, she went on a radio tour promoting the release of her debut album. In 1993, she began her television career as a co-host of “# 1 Country.” Since then Lisa has co-hosted TNN's ‘Yesteryear,' had feature appearances on ‘Prime Time Country, ‘and ‘Statler Brothers Show.'She toured with Kenny Rogers in 1995 and the Statler Brothers in 1996. She has been to the ‘Country Music Festival' in Geneva, Switzerland, twice, in 1995 and 1996. In 1996 she also did a USO tour to Hungary and Bosnia. In 1997 Lisa became the co-host of ‘This Week in Country Music.' She is currently writing songs and wants to do a rock record. She is on the movie soundtrack to “Jericho.” She also plays a small part in the movie. She can also be seen in Billy Gilman's video, “Oklahoma.” You can learn more about Lisa Stewart as an actress at Lisa Stewart IMDb

The Doc invites legendary songwriter Jim Lauderdale on the show! The two discuss, preparing for performances, starting out with songwriting, working in Earl Scruggs basement, recording with Ralph Stanley, getting a number 1 hit with George Strait, rubbing noni fruit on his face, his new album and much much more! Listen now! Monologue (Gender Reveals): 0:00:22 Birthday Suit 1: 15:49 Ripped From the Headlines: 21:31 Jim Lauderdale - The Day The Devil Changed: 36:24 Shoutouts: 41:50 Miscellaneous File: 45:22 Quickhitters: 47:55 Jim Lauderdale Interview: 54:40 Jim Lauderdale - I'll Keep My Heart Open for You - 1:44:40 The Doc G Top 3: 1:52:35 Birthday Suit 2: 2:03:57 Birthday Suit 3: 2:08:21

Larry Groce's career is quite an interesting and intriguing story. He attended high school with future recording artists Michael Martin Murphey, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and BW Stevenson. He became a regular performer at an NYC Upper West Side restaurant owned by Melissa Manchester's husband, and went on to record 9 albums and 36 tunes for Disney featuring children's songs including, when in 1976 he wrote “Pooh for President” for Disney to be released at Sears Stores. In 1976, his satiric novelty song "Junk Food Junkie" became a Billboard top-ten hit, and led to appearances on The Tonight Show, The Merv Griffin Show, American Bandstand, The Midnight Special, The Rich Little Show, Nashville Now, The Disney Channel, Dr. Demento, and A Prairie Home Companion. In 1983, Groce co-founded Mountain Stage, a two-hour live music program produced by West Virginia Public Radio and distributed nationally and internationally by NPR and Voice of America's satellite radio service to over 200 stations. He is its host, producer and artistic director. His musical tastes have been instrumental in defining the sound of the show. Mountain Stage was the first nationally broadcast radio or television program to feature live performances by Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sheryl Crow, Barenaked Ladies, Alison Krauss, Ani DiFranco, Phish, Counting Crows, Ben Harper, Ryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams, David Gray, and The Avett Brothers. The show has also featured musical pioneers such as Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Doc Watson, Pops Staples, and Brownie McGhee as well as modern superstars R.E.M., Martina McBride and Norah Jones. Groce retired from hosting Mountain Stage in 2021 with his successor being hit singer songwriter, and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea. Joining us on the show as co-host is John Adams from Money Concepts. We talk a bit about how Larry saved the money he earned during his career, and we even delve into how the Chuck Berry Hit “Johnny Be Good” came about. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2022 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (except during pandemics, then it's pretty much been accomplished VIA Zoom or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's dining room… and there have been a few that have survived). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.  Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com

Rick sits down with Ralph 2 and chats about his new RBR hit "Back To Virginia" and his many irons in the fire that makes up one of the most influential families in Bluegrass Music!

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BRUCE SUDANO has established a burgeoning reputation for his songwriting for many popular artists including his late wife Donna Summers, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton. He is now focusing his time on crafting elaborate stories with uplifting messages, funky instrumentals, and stunning creative direction, Bruce Sudano's discography is unlike any other. His most recent EP was released in October titled ODE TO NIGHTINGALE. MIKE COMPTON has spent decades touring and recording with Sting, Greg Allman, and Elvis Costello, to acoustic legends like John Hartford, Doc Waston, Ralph Stanley, and David Grisman. Native to Mississippi, he is a true master of the modern American mandolin and a premier interpreter of roots and Americana musical styles, ranging from rockers and urban hipsters to die-hard country, folk and bluegrass fans. Candice Gunn is 11 years old from Benton, KY and plays guitar and yodels.

This week we welcome, country music recording legend, Junior Brown! With his unique voice, more unique song writing, and even more unique double necked “Guit-Steel” guitar, there has absolutely never been ANYONE like Junior Brown. He's an American Original. Born in 1952 in Cottonwood, Arizona, Junior Brown showed an affinity for music at an early age when the family moved to a rural area of Indiana near Kirksville. In the following years, Junior began to experience Country music and remembers it as “growing up out of the ground like the crops – it was everywhere; coming out of cars, houses, gas stations and stores like the soundtrack of a story, but Country music programs on TV hadn't really come along much yet; not until the late fifties.” Discovering a guitar in his grandparent's attic, he spent the next several years woodshedding with records and the radio. Junior was also able to tap into music he couldn't hear at home which older, college aged kids were listening to. This was possible due to his father's employment at small campuses throughout the next decade as the family moved twice again. As a young boy he was able to experience the thrill of performing before live audiences, at parties, school functions even singing and playing guitar for five thousand Boy Scouts at an Andrews Air Force Base jamboree; then while still a teenager, getting the chance to sit in with Rock and Roll pioneer, Bo Diddley. Armed with this broad spectrum of influences, he began to develop a storehouse of musical chops. In the early nineties Brown and his band (including wife Tanya Rae) relocated to Texas to the active Austin music scene and landed a weekly gig at the Continental club. Having worked as a sideman for many of the Austin-based acts over the years, Junior was already well familiar with the town. His unique and entertaining combination of singing, songwriting, instrumental and production skills led to a seven record deal with Curb Records that began with “Twelve Shades of Brown” in 1993. He later released two albums on the TelArc label. There were several Grammy nods, a CMA (Country Music Association) award for “My Wife Thinks You're Dead”, movie and repeated TV appearances like Letterman, Conan, Saturday Night Live, Austin City Limits, SpongeBob, X Files, Dukes of Hazzard, Me Myself and Irene, Tresspass, Still Breathing, Blue Collar Comedy Tour 1 and 2, and more recently, Better Call Saul. And there were the Ad Campaigns; The Gap, Lee Jeans and Lipton Tea. As Junior became more well known, he began to collaborate on projects with some of his heroes. These include a duet with Ralph Stanley for which Junior received a Bluegrass Music Association Award (IBMA), a duet and video with Hank Thompson, as well as duets with video and record collaborations with the Beach Boys, George Jones, Leon McAuliffe, Ray Price, Leona Williams, Lynn Morris, Lloyd Green and Doc Watson. He even played guitar for Bob Wills' Texas Playboys in a radio commercial. Junior is currently finishing up recording on his latest album, “Deep In The Heart Of Me”. Release date is slated for Spring 2017. Junior's performance on the promotional song, “Better Call Saul” was recorded and released both as a video on AMC as well as a flexible 33 1/3rd vinyl record included in the show's box set from Season One. Junior, Tanya Rae and the band continue to tear up the highways and no doubt will be appearing in concert near you one of these days. Seeing Junior live is a definite must, so GUIT WITH IT 'cause he's AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL! For more information and tour dates, visit JuniorBrown.com.

In this time capsule episode from the eTown show archives, we hear a 2009 performance from the late, great Virginia bluegrass singer and banjoist Ralph Stanley, who joined eTown with The Clinch Mountain Boys. We also listen back to Ramblin' Jack Elliot's performance in the show and we'll have a conversation with this week's eChievement Award winner, Stacie Gilmore, the co-founder of an environmental learning non-profit that helps cultivate a passion for science and service in a diverse community of learners.

Today we tell the story of one of the most successful musicians to come from Southwest Virginia: Dr. Ralph Stanley, from Dickenson County. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audacy, Audible, Goodpods, RadioPublic, or on your own favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening to our stories!

Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen -boatyard news -Ralph Stanley rip -talk with Shelia Dassett Downeast Lobstermens’ Association guest: Shelia Dassett About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 12/14/21: many lobstering hats, Ralph Stanley first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This week we present an encore broadcast. WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with two bluegrass legends, Earl Scruggs and Ralph Stanley. Earl Scruggs died in 2012 while Ralph Stanley died in 2016. In the first interview, Alan talks with Earl and his wife Louise who died in 2006, followed by the interview with Ralph Stanley. Photo: Public Domain

We talked about songwriting, how he decided to get into the music business. what inspired him to produce the album, HOPE, during the pandemic, his time in LA, and Tai Chi.  Jim shared information about some of his musical heroes like Robert Hunter, Ralph Stanley and Graham Nash, and he played 3 songs during the interview. You can find his newest album and show dates on his website at: https://jimlauderdalemusic.com  You can reach Hey, Boomer at https://heyboomer.biz  or email me at Wendy@heyboomer.biz

In lieu of new episodes of The Breakdown, co-host Emma John introduces an episode of "Toy Heart", the most in-depth podcast about the origins of bluegrass ever created. Hosted by CBC radio host Tom Power ("q") and distributed by BGS (The Bluegrass Situation), Tom Power sits down with luminaries of the genre such as Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Alice Gerrard, Jesse McReynolds, Jerry Douglas and more for an intimate conversation about their origins within the world of bluegrass music. On this episode, Bluegrass legend and Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs talks to TOY HEART host Tom Power about what it was like to grow up as a child prodigy, the real story of how he got pulled on stage by Bill Monroe, how meeting Keith Whitley changed his life forever — and the last time they ever spoke. Plus, a never before told story of how Bill Monroe thought Ricky would make a “fine Blue Grass Boy.” It's the story of Ricky Skaggs… but the one that you may not expect. Skaggs is a notable entry point to bluegrass for many listeners and fans — like our first guest, Del McCoury is as well. Though his story is familiar: From playing the Grand Ole Opry as a tot, joining Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys, and going on to perform and record with J.D. Crowe and the New South, to his own smashing success in mainstream country and eventual return to his now dynastic bluegrass career. Still, Tom Power displays Skaggs in a fresh light, with stories from and impressions of the icon that even veteran fans will find refreshing and illuminating. Subscribe to TOY HEART: A Podcast About Bluegrass wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every other Thursday through May. PRODUCED BY: Tom Power and Amy Reitnouer Jacobs / BGS CO-PRODUCED AND EDITED BY: Stephanie Coleman THEME MUSIC BY: Chris Eldridge and Kristin Andreassen