keeping bluegrass music alive in the northern kentucky
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WinterEdition Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Music Association February
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Keeping Bluegrass Music Alive in the Northern Kentucky Area
From the Desk of Our PresidentRon Simmons
Ron SimmonsPresident, NKBMA
Page 1 - MessageFrom the President
Page 2 - Ads & Info
Page 3 - ChristmasJam and Buffet
Page 4 - JanuaryConcert ReviewMissy Werner Band
Page 5 - WoodSongsNKBMA ConcertSchedule
Page 6 - MeetingsAnd Open JamsAround Town
Page 7 - What’s NewAnd RENEW
Hello to everyone who reads ournewsletter from the NKBMA. Wehave a new Editor in Chief and likeany good Editor in Chief, JerrySchrepfer has asked for a statementfrom the desk of the new President ofour association.
This is not new for me, because whenthe NKBMA was formed by GeneThompson and Ron Cornett, I wasasked to be the first President. The factis we were all gathering at a Buickdealership near Florence and eatingchicken with a lot of great foodbrought by the attendees…..in themiddle of the repair bay. Bluegrass canhappen anywhere that friends show upwith a few instruments. I learned howto play Bluegrass there from some ofthe most congenial people I’ve evermet. Thanks to Barry, Tom, Earl,Gene, Roy, Kenny, Bud and I couldgo on for a long time with this tribute.
Those were wonderful times and Imiss the closeness we shared backthen. Truth is, we still have many ofthe same faces that come to our jamsessions at Willis Music on the 4th
Friday of each month, but let’s face
it, some of those special faces are now inHeaven and are with us in spirit only. I missthem very much, but at the same time I amgratified to see many new faces and verygrateful that Willis Music allows us to meetin such a wonderful facility as their store inFlorence.
Would I be too forward to ask if youwonderful folks who still appreciate the livemusic and friendship would ask some of yourneighbors to come and join us? Bluegrassand in general the Music of the Mountains isstill fun for all. It is a world widephenomenon, this music, and we can keepthe candles burning for it as long as we honorthe origins and embrace the changes to it asthey come. Faces change and so does themusic, but the love of it’s roots binds ustogether in a way like nothing else can.
Everyone, have a good and prosperous NewYear and keep the sounds of the Music of theMountains in your hearts by joining us asoften as you can.
See You at Willis!
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Jerry Schrepfer Editor
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Old-Time Radio Hourhttp://www.woodsongs.com/
Located across from the Florence Mall andNext to H. H. Gregg on Mall Road, our
Florence Superstore has it all.Store manager Rick Fuchs brings
Years of service and experience to meetYour every Musical need.
Our Florence location features a 24 trackDigital recording studio and performance
Center in addition to the Kate YoungMusic Makers studios and lesson center
7567 Mall RoadFlorence, KY 41042
859-525-6050 2
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NKBMA CHRISTMAS JAM
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Santa’s Elf and Frosty were there to kick offthe annual day-after-Christmas jam. Forthose that needed to just get out of the house,this was the perfect place to be. Jam-min’and fun for all.
Meats and breads and beverages were pro-vided by NKBMA and everyone brought adish or dessert to pass. And what a greatvariety of dishes there were! No one wenthungry for sure.
In addition to good food and goodcompany, Ma Crow and the LadySlippers, a NKBMA member band, tookmain stage and entertained the crowd witha mix of Bluegrass, Americana, and Old-time Mountain music.
The Lady Slippers include:Ma Crow (vocals and guitar)Trina Emig (banjo and mandolin)Marge Drees (vocals and fiddle)Vicki Abbott (vocals and bass)
Willis and the Sound Workshop offereda table full of DVD recordings from pastWoodSongs Coffee House events atdiscounted prices.
Gene Thompson and helpers conducted araffle and Myrna ran her ‘split the pot’raffle with the winner taking home a nicecash prize.
If you missed this event, you missed alot of good music and fun!
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JANUARY FEATURED BAND
January 17th The Missy Werner Band performed atthe Willis/WoodSongs CoffeeHouse/NKBMA Concertof the month. And what a performance it was!
Those in attendance were treated to one of the areasmost popular bluegrass bands. From the first few bars
of the opening number it was apparent this is a group of veteran performers who know howto interpret Bluegrass music as well as any band performing today.
Suzanna Barnes is the newest member of the group bringing that bluegrass fiddle sound to thestage. Jeff Roberts delighted all with his impeccable, authentic banjo style, his baritone voiceand his knack for entertaining. Tim Strong amazed the audience withhis skills seemingly using every string and note on the fret board as hemade the old Martin guitar ring! Missy on mandolin and husband, Artie,on bass (and MC) round out the group making them most entertaining aswell as exceptional interpreters of bluegrass music.
Add the group’s vocals to the mix, Missy’s strong lead, harmonies fromTim, Artie, and Jeff, and the audience experienced that blend and ‘tight’sound that is so important to good bluegrass performances. And whenArtie, Tim, Jeff, or Suzanna took the lead, the others switched easily toharmony mode demonstrating the depth of this groups vocal skills.
The request for an encore was filled by a version of ‘Summertime’ thatwas one of those ‘priceless’ moments where instrumentals and vocalscame together in an indescribable way leaving the audience breathless. I can’t wait for the DVD!
The Band made this littleguys feet dance for all to see
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BLUEGRASS MUSICAL EVENTSBrought to You by the Above Partners
Saturday - February 14, 2015Vern McIntyre and Appalachian Grass
7:00pmWillis Music Superstore
Florence, KY
Thursday - March 26, 2015Larry Sparks
7:00pmWillis Music Superstore
Florence, KY
Saturday - April 18, 2015McCoy Grass
7:00pmWillis Music Superstore
Florence, KY
There is nothing better than live music. Come on out, bring the family, grab a neighbor!!
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Saturday - May 16, 2015New CoonCreek Girls
7:00pmWillis Music Superstore
Florence, KY
NKBMA Monthly Board Meeting1st Wednesday of each monthWillis Music on Mall Rd.Starts at 6:00pm
Hebron JamHebron Masonic Lodge1st Friday of each monthNovember thru AprilContact Gene Thompson for info:(859)689-7431
NKBMA Monthly Bluegrass Jam4th Friday of each monthWillis Music on Mall RdContact Rick Fuchs at Willis:(859)525-6050
Russell Turner Bluegrass Jam5th and Park St., Newport, KY2nd Friday of each month6pm to 10pm year roundWith Pot Luck and $5.00 donationContact Russell Turner at:[email protected]
NEW!!Bean Haus/Friendly Market JamBehind Mt Zion Rd Kroger, UnionEvery Sunday 2pm to 4pmBoth inside and outside jammingWeather permittingContact Jerry Schrepfer for info:(859)393-1175
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Located within Willis Music on Mall Road inFlorence, KY. Contact Rick Hopkins for all
Your music recording needs at:(513)607-9855 or visit their website at
www.soundworkshop.net
the Sound WorkshopRECORDING STUDIO
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KITTY McINTYRE
Northern KY School of Music2551 Dixie Hwy, Lakeside Park, KY
PRIVATE LESSONSBluegrass Style Music
Fiddle Mandolin Guitar Banjo Bass
[email protected] www.fotmc.com 513-607-1874
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Updated NKBMA websiteGo to www.nkbma.com for all the latest news, special events and concert schedules and jams.
And while you’re there, look for the link on the Home page for the best internet radio playing all your Bluegrass favorites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Plus our own Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/nkbma
Visit the page whether you have a Facebook account or not and seephotos from past events and the latest concert schedules
www.bluegrassmix.com
Hard to believe another year has gone by. If you haven’t already,please send in your annual membership dues to the NKBMA ,
remain a member in good standing and be part of the team. Sendpayment ($12 Single, $15 Couple, $25 Band)and yourcurrent email
address to:
Northern Kentucky Bluegrass AssociationP.O. Box 133
Hebron, Kentucky 41048
Join the NKBMA team for 2015 and make a difference inBluegrass Music in the Northern Kentucky Area.