Tag Archives: Ken Irwin

Molly Tuttle Back to Bluegrass—at Belleville Roots Oct 7th

Posted on September 20, 2022 by cousinlynn953

The only Molly Tuttle album I had, When You’re Ready (2019), was lovely but not very country. So I’m delighted to learn (from Ken Irwin, at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival) that she’s returned to bluegrass with an all-star … Continue reading →

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Hear New IBMA Hall of Famer Lynn Morris on Hallowe’en 1992

Posted on October 29, 2021 by cousinlynn953

ALERT UPDATE: SHOW DID NOT RUN AT ALL, FOR UNKNOWN REASON. I WILL ASK THEM TO RUN THIS SHOW NEXT SATURDAY. /CL ALERT! SOMETHING HAPPENED AND THE ARCHIVAL SHOW IS NOT RUNNING. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE WHO … Continue reading →

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Visit with the Legendary Howard Armstrong in 1997

Posted on August 19, 2021 by cousinlynn953

ANOTHER ARCHIVAL HILLBILLY AT HARVARD Time is short, so I’ll just quote from my introductory announcement for this Saturday’s Archival Production of Hillbilly at Harvard: Today we’re going back in time to January 18, 1997. There’s a note on the … Continue reading →

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By Request, Crowe and McLaughlin in 1994

Posted on July 23, 2021 by cousinlynn953

ANOTHER ARCHIVAL HILLBILLY AT HARVARD After the Archival show with James King, Gerry Katz of the BBU wrote to say he booked the concert with James and Lou Reid that weekend, and the live performance of the James King Band … Continue reading →

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Why I Cancelled Barbara Martin Stephens

Posted on August 30, 2018 by cousinlynn953

I’ve been wondering whether I needed to explain this at all, but I did mention it on air, so if anyone is curious, this is what happened: Barbara Martin Stephens lived with Jimmy Martin from 1953 to 1966, and had … Continue reading →

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HA’pennings: “The Kelley Gibson Story” (Kickstarter Project)

Posted on June 26, 2015 by cousinlynn953

Received this note from Ken Irwin (co-founder of Rounder Records) Thursday to WZBC’s Cousin Kate and me with news about a film documentary on Eric Gibson‘s son Kelley (Eric is of course half of The Gibson Brothers): Dear Friends, My … Continue reading →

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Oh Rats! I Forgot The Gibsons!

Posted on March 22, 2015 by cousinlynn953

Back on Wednesday (18Mar) I got an email from Ken Irwin at Rounder reminding me that The Gibson Brothers are appearing at Johnny D’s on this coming Wednesday, the 25th.  But I neglected to print it out, so it didn’t … Continue reading →

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HA’pennings: The Cantab Wants You! (If You Play Bluegrass)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by cousinlynn953

A couple of weeks ago, a newsletter from Geoff Bartley featured a want ad for bluegrass bands to play at his well-known Cambridge club, The Cantab, which features bluegrass on Tuesday evenings.  I asked Geoff if I could reproduce it, … Continue reading →

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Deep Roots Remembers Gordon Stoker & The Jordanaires

Posted on March 29, 2013 by cousinlynn953

Ken Irwin of Rounder Records forwards me this notice from David McGee, proprietor of the interesting website Deep Roots.  There’s a link to the full story, with video clips, at the end.  I recommend it; I had never known the … Continue reading →

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