Well, I recently tried to upgrade to WordPress 2.8 and ran into a few snags. I thought I’d share my experience in case it can help someone else! Upon the manual upload of 2.8 files (follow the instructions here) the site looked great, but I couldn’t login to the back-end. It turns out that WP [...]
Head out to the Winchendon Farmer’s market on the 3rd Thursday of every month, May through September for an afternoon of old-time music, 4:00 – 7:00 PM. This is an open session; all old-time fiddle, guitar, clawhammer banjo, and washtub/upright bass players welcome! For more info contact: [email protected]
Local Irish music accompanist Matt Heaton (of Matt and Shannon Heaton) is offering the equivalent of a “stay-cation” for those not inclined to travel and attend a music camp this summer. This summer, Matt will be leading the Recession-Busting, Stay-at-home, Celtic Guitar Camp. Featuring exciting classes, guest instructors and flexible pricing, the Celtic Guitar Camp [...]
When I first started on the banjo, back in 1997, I was living in Tampa, Florida. I studied with Jeff Jones at the legendary Bluegrass Parlor store. (http://www.bluegrassparlor.com/history). At the time, Jeff was a senior in high school, but was a well-respected state champion on the banjo and mandolin and a core member of the [...]
Image via Wikipedia Hey Folks! A new Bluegrass Jam will be starting up tonight at Studio 99. The jam will be hosted by Bob Pope (the other Pope), who is an all-around great guy and seasoned veteran of the New Hampshire / Massachusetts bluegrass and folk scenes. The gathering will be held the third Wednesday [...]
Mandolin Masters Mike Compton and Skip Gorman come together for an intimate evening at Acoustic Outfitters. Mike Compton, Grammy award winner and former mandolinist with the Nashville Bluegrass Band,is internationally known as a master of the Monroe style technique. Skip Gorman, known for both his Monroe mandolin prowess and traditional fiddle playing, joins Mike on [...]
Check out this crazy movie by Alan Lomax, featuring Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry and Woodie Gutherie. The narrative revolves around the renaissance of old time music and the post WWII folk boom. My, oh my – who knew the music was so popular with the young people!
The Indian Hill Music School will be hosting an open session this Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM 36 King Street Littleton, MA 978-486-9524 http://www.indianhillmusic.org/
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