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Episode 009: Fran Kent from Urban Monroes

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Release Date: 07/06/2015

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Greetings! And welcome to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! If you want to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed in Episode 009, check out the links and information below:

1) This is Rocky, one of my bulldogs... and the source of the snoring you may hear in the background during the Fran Kent interview:
Rocky Photo

2) Hope everybody had a GREAT 4th of July! Check out this article about the Nashville Fireworks show, which was the LARGEST in the country!!
Nashville Fireworks Show Thunders Through Rain

3) I took the plunge and bought a banjo!! I HIGHLY recommend this banjo for anyone looking to get started with learning... the Deering Goodtime Two Banjo!

4) WIN a $25 iTunes Gift Card… just click HERE then click on the button that says “View in iTunes“. Click on “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review“. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected]! Winners will be drawn on July 15, 2015!!

5) Wanna stay current on the most popular bluegrass artists and songs on the radio today? Need to hear some good music while you're at work, the gym, or in the car? Don't forget to check out our PLAYLISTS page!

BLUEGRASS NEWS:

FESTIVAL FINDER:

Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival 
Takes place in July in Centre Hill, Pennsylvania at the Grange Fair Grounds.
July 9-12.
 
Basin Bluegrass Festival 
Takes place in Brandon, Vermont
July 9-12
 
Wayside Bluegrass Festival 
Held in Stuart, Virginia at beautiful Wayside Park
July 8-11.
 
Bluegrass on the Grass 
Takes place at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
July 11.
 
Bluegrass Fever 
Held in Sheridan, Indiana at Veterans Park
July 10-11.
 
Uncle Dave Macon Days 
Takes place in Murfreesboro, TN at Cannonsburgh Village
July 10-11.
 
High Mountain Hay Fever 
Takes place in Westcliffe, Colorado
July 9-12.
 
Norwalk Music Festival 
Held at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, Ohio
July 9-12.
 
Big Horn Mountain Festival 
Held in Buffalo, Wyoming at the Johnson County Fairgrounds at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains
July 10-12.
 
INTERVIEW WITH FRAN KENT:
 
Here is the article about Steve Waller once again - the bluegrass pioneer who was responsible for the rise in popularity of bluegrass music in Oregon:
-Steve Waller Passes
 
Check out this video of Matt Gray, banjo player in the Urban Monroes, playing his original instrumental song, Tillamook Burn, which Fran spoke about during the interview:
Available on Amazon
 
Joni Harms was the artist Fran played for after moving to Oregon. Learn more about her HERE.
 
The Urban Monroes version of "Never My Love" originated on a show called "Bluegrass In The Basement" on the digital streaming bluegrass station, www.worldwidebluegrass.com and hosted by DJ Jim Chatfield. Be sure to check out their site for 24/7 streamed bluegrass music!
 
Fran's Bluegrass Band Recommendations:
 
Fran's Gear:

Joe Guitar is a Gibson CL-10

You can learn more about the Urban Monroes and find links to purchase their music at their web site: www.urbanmonroes.com

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