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Dec 04

2014 Spring Concert Schedule

Submitted by awarnock on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 10:44

Friday, February 21, 2014

A Tribute to Ray Alden featuring Tater Patch & The Run of the Mill String Band

We celebrate the life and music of Ray Alden (July 2, 1942 – September 19, 2009), the "musical orphan" from the Bronx who traveled south and became hooked on the vibrant sounds of North Carolina's Round Peak community. Ray was a pioneering field recordist and producer, a generation-bridging musical collaborator, and tireless promoter of the "real folk music" of the American south. We remember his kindred spirit with a lively evening of old-time string band music played by many of his dear friends.

8 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 420 Willa Road, Newark, Del. 19711

Tickets at the door only: Public $17; Seniors $14; BFOTM Members $12; Ages 17 & under FREE!

More info: concerts@brandywinefriends.org, www.brandywinefriends.org, or (302) 321-6466

Oct 25

Alex Campbell - A Tribute

Submitted by awarnock on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 14:41

Alex Campbell (1922-2013)

Our dear friend Alex Campbell passed away October 24, 2013. Along with his sister Ola Belle Reed, they were legendary in bluegrass and folk music circles worldwide.

There will be a viewing at R. T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S Queen St,  Rising Sun, MD on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM and on Wednesday morning 10 to 11 AM followed by a service.
 
The family suggests in lieu of flowers a donation to WVUD, 625 Academy St., Newark, DE or to the Cecil County Humane Society both in memory of Alex Campbell..

Aug 14

Milliner-Koken Fiddle Tune Book Sample

Submitted by awarnock on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 11:49

The Koken-Milliner Collection of American Fiddle Tunes

The Koken-Milliner Collection of American Fiddle Tunes has been completed. You can download a PDF file giving screen shots of the pages of music, various indices, and artists' profiles section, with explanations and ordering info. The book will be released in mid-February. Also check with www.mkfiddletunes.com for updates.

Aug 11

Festival Photos Available

Submitted by awarnock on Sun, 08/11/2013 - 23:50

Memories from Festivals Past

Our official Festival Photographer, Priscilla Warnock, now has a selection of photos she has taken at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festivals for sale on her web site.  This includes many from the 2008, 2009 and 2010 festivals and a selection of shots from previous festivals, too.  You have probably seen her work on the festival web site, in bluegrass magazines like Bluegrass Unlimited and even on a number of bluegrass CDs.