Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs

The last show I got to see was Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs live in Charlottesville, VA at the Paramount. Great show, over two hours of none stop music. Here are some pictures.

Neck Sugery

Well not alot of music went for me after Sept. 2008. I had to have neck surgery. Had 3 rupured disk and had to have surgery. I'm better just takes a while to heal. Hopefully lots of good things to happen in 2009.

The Merle Haggard Show-West Virginia State Fair

Merle Haggard played the West Virginia State Fair in Lewisburg, WV 8/8/08. First pict is that of sound check that we got there for which I have never seen. Merle played about 65 min. Merle looked happy and healthy as he has his son Ben play lead guitar for his band and his wife Teresa singing background. Great show.

Merle Haggard at the West Virginia State Fair

Last time Merle played at the West Virginia State Fair he played a 2 hour late set, unheard of at a Haggard show, but he seemed to really enjoy the crowd. Merle and the Strangers will play one show a 8 pm in Lewisburg Friday August 8th.

The Thrill Ain't Gone-BB's Back In Town

BB King is coming to Charlottesville, VA at the Pavilion Tuesday Night. BB don't stand up much any more but that still don't mean the man can't rock. Check him out. Here are some picts from a show in Lynchburg, VA a couple years ago where the man signed a concert poster for me.

Lorreta Lynn at the Warren County Fair

Just up the road Sat. Aug 2nd is Country Music Legend Lorretta Lynn at the Warren County Fair, 7 pm. She doesn't sing as much as she use to in concert, but she still is just as good as she lets her band and her daughters take the stage more. Still a great show and Legend to see. http://www.warrencountyfair.com/6.html

Levon is Coming!

The Levon Helm Band is coming to Charlottesville on Sunday Sept. 14 at the Paramount Theater. Levon hasn't been around Virginia in along time. Go check him out. http://www.theparamount.net/calendar_Fall08.aspx

Hot Mineral Show Literally!

Great day of Bluegrass at the Mineral Festival. The Grascals and Del McCoury put on great sets on Saturday. One of the highlights was Barry Scott and Second Wind. Barry brought his daughter on stage to harmonize on a song, and she was great. Hot day, Hot Night!

Mineral Bluegrass Festival

If you can handle the heat the Mineral Bluegrass Festival is going on this weekend thrusday-saturday in Minreal, Virginia. Some of the artist include Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury Band, the Grascals, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers and others. Be sure to check it out.

Black Crows in Charlottesville

With all the bad weather yesterday in Charlottesville, the Black Crows still played among the water all around. Here is where you can download and listen to the show.
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=516437

Phil Lesh and Friends

Don't forget Phil Lesh formerly of the Grateful Dead will bring his friends to Charlottesville Pavilion Tuesday July 8th. Last years show at the same place drew great reviews, with former Dylan musician Larry Campbell. Also on the friends list is Jackie Green playing a hot guitar. Don't missl

Bruce Honsby and Ricky Skaggs-Coming to Charlottesville, VA in Sept. 08

Pay attention to the Parmount Theater Web Site because Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs are coming to the Theater this Sept. 9/8/08 (http://www.theparamount.net/) . I went and saw these guys play in Shippensburg, Pa last fall and it was a blast. Here is a pict of them leaving the stage.

New Riders of the Purple Sage

yeah there still around and they are still rocking in Harrisonburg, VA in May of 08.