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Now charting on Billboard! – Sleepy Man Banjo Boys ‘America’s Music’ iTunes – bit.ly Amazon – amzn.to CD – www.sleepymanbanjoboys.com Another bedroom practice of Earl Scruggs’s Flint Hill Special. Brothers Jonny Mizzone age 8 on banjo, Robbie Mizzone age 12 on fiddle, and Tommy Mizzone age 13 on guitar. http facebook.com
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Nashville, TN — Ralph Stanley and LeAnn Rimes are featured in the new electronic dance music documentary, Re: Generation, in which five high-profile DJs "remix, recreate and re-imagine five traditional styles of music," according to the project's …
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Ralph Stanley celebrates 85 years
DAVID CRIGGER/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER – Dr. Ralph Stanley and his wife, Jimmi, look at his banjo birthday cake during his 85th birthday celebration Saturday night at Heartwood in Abingdon, Va. DAVID CRIGGER/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER – Tony and Jeff Brown, …
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With the recent release of their second album, Amazing Things Happen, Revelstoke, BC based country roots band Sister Girl believe amazing things really can happen.

Recorded in October 2011 at Watershed Studios on Protection Island, Amazing Things Happen was produced and mixed by renowned Canadian folk artist and producer David Essig.

Were really proud of the album, said Sister Girls Stephanie Ballendine.

From love songs to songs poking fun at life, all tracks on Amazing Things Happen were written or co-written by band members Sharlene Foisy and Joanne Stacey.

The title track, Amazing Things Happen, saw Joanne team up with band member Janine Carey-Bourke to write a piece filled with gorgeous harmonies and melodic piano. While Joanne had all the pieces of the songwriting puzzle — the words, music, and melody — it was Janine who fit the puzzle together.

Thats my forte, Im always coming up with musical licks or riffs, said Janine. By the time we sat down together it only took about 10 minutes for the song to come together.

The piano track for Amazing Things Happen was recorded at the Amble Inn Bed and Breakfast (owned by Stephanie) in Revelstoke, BC — the bands home base — and was mixed by Jesse Clarke of Earthtone Studios in Salmon Arm, BC.

I was very grateful, said Janine of the chance to play the white-coloured Canadian custom built baby grand housed at the Amble Inn. It was a fun afternoon and its a beautiful piano.

Sister Girl is: Joanne Stacey, (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Sharlene Foisy, (vocals, guitar, banjo), Janine Carey-Bourke, (vocals, bass guitar, piano), Stephanie Ballendine, (vocals, keyboard, harmonica and banjo) and Russ Brackenbury, aka Mr. Sister, (drums, percussion, vocals).

Sister Girl has garnered numerous honourable mentions for songwriting and was a Top 10 Canadian finalist in the 2009 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest for the song Lonesome Rambler. The release of Sister Girls self-titled CD in July 2009 saw success with radio airplay worldwide.

Sister Girls has performed throughout BC including at the Vancouver Island Exhibition, The Crofton Hotel Showroom, the Duncan Garage, Kamloops Music in the Park, Celista and Sunnybrae Coffee Houses, Kelowna Parks Alive, Kelownas Rotary Centre for the Arts, Capital Sound Stage in Merritt and the Serenity Performing Arts Centre in Clearwater.

Amazing Things Happen is available for purchase at http://www.sistergirlmusic.com.

To arrange an interview contact Joanne Stacey

at (250) 814-7324 or email sistergirlmusic(at)gmail(dot)com

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Vail, CO (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Nick Steingart tells Alpine Taverns Scott Kneeland, Music is the most important thing to me. When I wake up in the morning to when I go to sleep at night, I dream about music too. I feel lucky to have a special gift that brings me joy and, I hope to others as well. I feel the need to pass on the music. I love all different styles; Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, Rock. I play many different instruments, but my true love is the mandolin.

Nicks feelings about music are best described by an ancient philosopher, I would teach children music, physics and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the keys of learning.” ~Plato

The best of the best is when Nick teams up with Bob Masters-Guitar/Vocals, and Patrick Pagget-Banjo/Vocals and Skin the Rabbit comes on stage. Nick, Bob, and Patrick met during the winter of 2004 and quickly developed a bluegrass band with a twist, Skin the Rabbit. Which is a mix of eclectic covers and foot stomping originals. Sometimes it is an acoustic trio, other times it is a six piece with drums and sax. Guests will love the original musical treats including Salty Dog Blues, How My Girls Can Love, Sally Goodin and Little Maggie.

The Alpine Tavern is home to Vails most experienced and creative chefs including Paolo Busi, executive Chef. Paolos unique cuisine draws on his training and experiences around the world. Alpine Taverns dishes are created from a symphony of ingredients and spices from America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Scandinavia. Just as a composer combines the musical instruments and personalities of the musicians to create unique musical experience, Paolo and his team produce unique global dishes from foods, spices, and sauces from the global marketplace. Truly a must-do experience while in Vail

Check out the Alpine Taverns new selections and weekly music lineup in SneakPEAK Vails event calendar.

The Alpine Tavern is not just Vail..its the best of Vail.in East Vail 4695 Racquet Club Drive in East Vail. To make a reservations at the Alpine Tavern call 970-476-7888 or visit http://www.alpinetavernvail.com for more information.

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By Michael Zennie Little Jonny Mizzone, 9, cradles the banjo in his arms and it looks nearly bigger than he is. He smiles slyly then, suddenly, starts to pick the strings at almost unbelievably speed. The dulcet tones of his fast finger picking begin …
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A&I Continues Season with "Alaska's Fiddling Poet"
This one-time only concert will include the North Carolina duo Appalachian Roots, featuring Ira Bernstein and Riley Baugus; East Tennessee banjo player and singer Allison Williams; Nashville mandolin player, David Long; Cajun fiddler, David Greely; …
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Dierks Bentley returns 'Home' to mainstream sound
February 08, 2012|Michael Mccall, For AP A banjo kicks off Dierks Bentley's new album “Home,'' recalling a backwoods sound prevalent on his previous, bluegrass-inspired album “Up on the Ridge.'' The similarities stop there.
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Marty Stuart: Philadelphia to Nashville, Part 2
On the record player, it started with Flatt & Scruggs and Johnny Cash. That was the start of putting himself in the country music world. "It just kind of fit. Playing just kind of worked in my hands," Stuart said. Stuart taught himself to play guitar …
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Marty Stuart: Philadelphia to Nashville, Part 1
"Oddly enough, the first two records I ever owned in my life were a Flatt & Scruggs record and a Johnny Cash record," said Stuart. "And that was the only two jobs I ever had. I came up here for a weekend and got a job." That's right.
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"Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, the Stanley Brothers, and Flatt and Scruggs. Everyone who came after them was just following in their footsteps. . . . Ralph's still out there 150 dates a year; he's the last of the giants still in action.
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