Del McCoury Exclusive Interview: Del McCoury December 23, 2011 by: Chuck Norton He'll be 73 in February 2012. He and his band put out two critically acclaimed albums in 2011. He's still touring and lining up his next projects. He's one of the most revered talents in his genre whose appeal extends beyond the bounds of said genre. And, he's nominated for a Grammy ... again. They don't make 'em like Del McCoury anymore. Steve Earle said - and I'm paraphrasing [...]
Del McCoury pays tribute to a bluegrass legend with Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe , available digitally through McCoury Music now, and on LP October 25th. On Old Memories Del is backed as usual by his Del McCoury Band-son Ronnie on the mandolin, son Rob on the banjo, long-time fiddler Jason Carter and Alan Bartram on bass. purchase digital purchase LP and digital Old Memories: [...]
When The Del McCoury Band teamed up with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to record the album American Legacies , the merging of the two bands represented more then just a simple musical collaboration. The union brought together two groups who serve as the ambassadors of their respective genres, stewards of American music heritage. Over the years, beyond being of the foremost musicians in their respective genres, both The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band under the direction of Ben Jaffe have taken on roles tasked with spreading the legacies of bluegrass [...]
We keep our eyes peeled for new tour dates announcements each week and compile them on Tuesdays for this handy column… Reunion-mania seemed to finally peak in 2010, when after over a decade apart influential indie-rock band Pavement regrouped for a highly successful, lengthy world tour. After spending the majority of last year on the road with his former band mates, Stephen Malkmus will release his fifth solo album, Mirror Traffic, with his longtime band The Jicks . Produced by Beck, the 12-track album will be released via Matador on August 23. [...]
American Legacies is a joint effort released on April 12th, 2011 by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Del McCoury Band. Both groups represent an American born musical genre rich in history. The Preservation Hall in Louisiana was founded in 1961 to preserve the unique bayou sound of New Orleans jazz. Since 1963, the Jazz Band has toured continuously all over the world to introduce people to their traditional music. The band has not only kept the old alive, but has also reinterpreted the style for contemporary fans. Today, the band is comprised of creative director [...]
Day 2-Voodoo Experience Festival, New Orleans, LA (10-31-09)-2511 , originally uploaded by BetweenLoveandLike . The Preservation: An Album Benefitting Preservation Hall and the Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program record came out in February and it was chock full of incredible contemporary musicians doing classic New Orleans songs with the great Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Tom Waits proclaimed "Tootie Ma" to be a big fine thing on it, but what's bigger, as well as finer?? Why free records of course! As a way to say thanks to some of the artists involved, [...]
It's Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday for you non-French speakers and if you're looking to get into the New Orleans spirit look no further than the Preservation the new album released today from the Big Easy's own Preservation Hall Jazz Band . Andrew Bird , who's among over 20 diverse artists recorded on the album, appears on the opening track "Shake It and Break It." With roots going back to the 1800's Preservation Hall has long been home to some of the finest [...]
I was running some errands the other day, driving from place to place to take care of whatever I needed done, when something occurred that made me think. (Not that I wasn't already thinking, but you know what I mean.) It actually started when I tried to park near a store that had a zillion empty handicapped parking spots, but the nearest regular one was a long hike. I sometimes have a hitch in my walk - remember Walter Brennan? - but I won't park in a handicapped spot, and my gimpy gait certainly doesn't rise [...]
I'm here only tentatively . Peeking shyly from around the corner. Trying to build up the courage to join the crowd in the center of the dance floor doing the Soulja Boy or whatever the kids are doing in the center of the dance floor these days. Reminds me of Junior High School dances. I'm not being coy. I'm not being melodramatic. Or at least I don't think so. I've never been very sensitive to my own melodramatics, which is why I've been tagged as a 'drama queen' more than once in my days. I am [...]
Everyone's favorite "occasionally blugrass" festival kicks off today in San Francisco. Check out the full three-day lineup and stage times over at Hardly Strictly's official site or enjoy some MP3s from some of this year's highlights. Friday: John Prine - "The Great Compromise" Lyle Lovett - "Record Lady" Saturday: Gillian Welch - "The Devil had a Hold of Me" Steve Earle - "Ellis Unit One" Laurie Lewis - "Who Will [...]
Everyone's favorite "occasionally blugrass" festival kicks off today in San Francisco. Check out the full three-day lineup and stage times over at Hardly Strictly's official site or enjoy some MP3s from some of this year's highlights. Friday: John Prine - "The Great Compromise" Lyle Lovett - "Record Lady" Saturday: Gillian Welch - "The Devil had a Hold of Me" Steve Earle - "Ellis Unit One" Laurie Lewis - "Who Will [...]
Chris Knight's latest release Trailer Taper II lived up to expectations, a set of excellent solo acoustic recordings showcasing the strength of Chris' writing. One of my favourite Chris Knight songs appeared on the Del McCoury album "Moneyland", Chris performed the track with Del and his band on Woodsongs along with Crooked Road and Danville from 2008's "Heart of Stone" album. If you're a Chris fan you'll love this three song set, you can watch / listen and download the complete show from the Woodsongs archive . A Train Not Running - Chris [...]
Erst auf den Berg zum Alm-Öhi, dann zum Küchenhock beim Stadt-Öhi und am Ende zum Blues, wie sich das gehört. So war der Plan.Das Leben schert sich aber meist einen Dreck um Pläne und ändert nach Belieben deren Verlauf. Das nennt man dann auch Blues.I woke up that morning.Um sechs in der Früh rief mich der sechste Berg in den vergangenen vier Wochen. Schweizer Nationalfeiertag, strahlend blauer
Here's a sweet little number for those of us who've spent time recently thinking about the days that used to be. Del McCoury & The Dixie Pals - High On A Mountain from High On A Mountain http://www.delmccouryband.com http://www.myspace.com/delmcco uryband Bona Belle Ola Belle And here's songwriter Ola Belle Reed's version (audio only):
Last Week's Sauce is a recurring column featuring recordings of shows that took place the previous week. Thanks to Sanjay for this week's photo. Artist & Title: Del McCoury Band - Cold Rain and Snow Date & Venue: 2009-06-26 - The Crossroads, Kansas City MO Taper & Show Download: Jeremy Lykins This is the Del McCoury Band's take on the traditional song Cold Rain and Snow. This arrangement is similar to that of the Grateful Dead's which [...]
Mit Crosby Stills & Nash, The Mother Hips, The Black Keys, The Black Crowes, DeVotchKa, Deer Tick, Del McCoury und Dr. Dog waren sie schon zusammen auf einer Bühne. Sie haben drei Alben in 18 Monaten produziert und ihr Folk klingt noch immer hart, schnell, barock, langsam, weich und ausufernd.
After 33 seasons of football, 2009 will be the last year that the Giants and Jets will call Giants Stadium home before moving into new digs across the lot for the 2010 season. In a move that seems fitting, New Jersey's native son Bruce Springsteen will play the stadium's final concerts. Bruce & The E Street Band will setup shop for a three-night run to take place on September 30, October 2 and 3. Tickets for these shows go on-sale on June 1 at 10AM. List [...]
Kannst Du mich mal bei der Sitzung vertreten? Kannst Du mal hier noch einen Schalter einbauen? Der Lieferant braucht die Maße, kannst Du mal eben nachschauen? Kannst Du mal den Holger zurückrufen? Kannst Du mal...Pfingsten steht vor der Tür, Christi Auffahrt und Brückentag und dazu toller Sonnenschein - das riecht nach Urlaub. Dünn bestzt die Büros, blöd wenn man da keinen Urlaub hat, weil man
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