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Nov 26, 2011 The Depot Salem Indiana US

The depot was packed; standing room only. We had fun playing the music and the audience had fun listening, laughing and participating. Mike Cleveland was ON the fiddle (and mandolin); Brian Allen handled the guitar and some vocals; Rob Whitmer on some super bass solos; Johanna Smoak solos and harmony, and that Patsey Cline song, "Walking After Midnight"; and me? I hung on to the banjo with a few vocals and also got the harmonica in there sideways. And you know, there's already talk about doing it again next year. WOW? Let's go!

Nov 13, 2011 Advent Christian Church New Albany Indiana USA
Oct 15, 2011 The Galt House Hotel Louisville Kentucky USA
Sep 25, 2011 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Aug 28, 2011 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Aug 26, 2011 Louisville Zoo Louisville Kentucky USA
Aug 21, 2011 Family Life Center New Albany Indiana USA
Aug 6, 2011 Eastern Hgh School Auditorium Pekin Indiana USA
Jul 24, 2011 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Jul 9, 2011 Kentucky Speedway Carrolton Kentucky USA

I've not ever been to an event where that many people were gathered; where 25,000 people couldn't even get in.  But, in the NAPA Hospitality area where I played, things seemed to be running smooth. I gave them some Kentucky music, Bluegrass, while guests were having a taste of Kentucky with corn on the cob, Kentucky hotbrown, barbecue and more. Some NASCAR drivers came over for an interview, too.

Jul 3, 2011 Church Picnic Ankorage Kentucky USA
Jun 4, 2011 Brown Hotel Louisville Kentucky USA
May 8, 2011 Louisville International Airport Louisville Kentucky USA

Well, the Kentucky Derby is over for this year and I played solo (well not quite) at the airport while people were lined up going to the gates to catch their respective flights. Some folks from where I played Saturday night stopped by to say one more goodbye. Mike Cleveland joined me on guitar. There's no way to get bored on a job with him. We had fun!

May 7, 2011 Crown Plaza Hotel Louisville Kentucky USA

How much fun can you have? Banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass and girl singer! It was great having Mike Cleveland playing fiddle and mandolin with us. Brian Allen played guitar; Rob Whitmer played bass and Johanna Rippey soloed and sang harmony. We just got warmed up in two hours.

May 6, 2011 Galt House Hotel Lousiville Kentucky US

Well, Brian and I did it again; just banjo and guitar for about 200 guests. They came from all over to the Bluegrass state so we gave 'em some Bluegrass music.

May 2, 2011 Hilton Hotel Lexington Kentucky USA

We played (Brian and I) right in downtown Lexington, KY at the Hilton Inn, where they advertise the Big Blue Martini. There were about 350 guests at dinner, in town for Kentucky Derby festivities. I talked with folks from Manitoba, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Missouri.

Mar 27, 2011 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Feb 27, 2011 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Jan 23, 2011 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Dec 26, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Nov 28, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Nov 27, 2010 The Depot Salem Indiana US
Oct 24, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Oct 9, 2010 Moondance Amphitheatre Lexington Kentucky USA

Well, wasn't this fun, and if you weren't there, sorry you missed it. Yes, The Cumberlands ride again. We got back together in '04 to make a reunion CD and that's what's leading  to new performances like this one. MOONDANCE (at Beaumont Center) is new in Lexington and what a nice place to play.

(Harold Thom: guitar and vocal; Betty Thom: tamborene; Trent Schaffner:bass; and yours truly: banjo, guitar, vocal).  The CD: Bridging The Gap, soon to be re-issued on Rural Rhythm.

Oct 3, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Sep 29, 2010 Red Barn Radio Lexington Kentucky US

It was very enjoyable doing this show. Coming on ahead of us was a brother sister duo, "The Roys". I especially liked their train songs.

Sep 26, 2010 Hazelwood Center Louisville Kentucky USA

It was a beautiful day to play outside and under a tent. It seems like there were more than a thousand people there. We had a special guest, Patrick Hughs sing two songs, "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" and "Rose Of Old Kentucky".

Sep 9, 2010 Kentucky Historical Society Frankfort Kentucky US
Sep 5, 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival Louisville Kentucky USA
Aug 22, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Jul 25, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
May 26, 2010 Treyton Oak Towers Louisville Kentucky US

Well now! Who said playing by the swimming pool couldn't be fun? There were tents with tables and chairs and you could smell the barbeque right around the corner. Bluegrass and Barbeque, that was the name of this shindig. Thanks to Rob on bass, Brian on guitar and Johanna on harmony vocals; it was plumb fun.

May 23, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
May 15, 2010 Weddng Party Louisville Kentucky US
May 6, 2010 Picnic/E. Market & Baxter Louisville Kentucky US

Don't tell me we can't do a last minute job! This one popped out of nowhere, however, I had played for these folks before at Ft. Knox and at Evansville. I got on the phone and called Danny Jones and he was available. Thanks Danny for jumping in there and doing a fine job.

May 2, 2010 Louisville International Airport Louisville Kentucky

This is where I get to do my own thing, BANJO SOLO. Kentucky Derby is over people are on the way back home. There must have been a thousand people lined up to go through security. I know I brought a little cheer; several stopped by to tell me so. While I was holding the banjo, it played "Long Way To Tippiary", "Bye Bye Blues", "Rocky Top", "Five Foot Two", "Cripple Creek", and a bunch more.

May 1, 2010 Sheraton Hotel Jeffersonville Indiana US

The Kentucky Derby has been run and we just gave a send-off with Kentucky style music to about 300 race fans. It was good to have Danny Jones on mandolin and doing some fine singing, too. Johanna soloed and sung harmony, Brian played guitar, and Rob was on bass.
Thanks Liz and Teresa.

Apr 30, 2010 Galt House Hotel Lousiville Kentucky US

It,s always fun to to play for for the fans after the running of the Kentucky Oaks. You help some to celebrate, and you try to bring a little cheer to those who didn't do so well. Just two, Brian and I on this event.

Apr 25, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Mar 28, 2010 Autun Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana USA
Feb 28, 2010 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US
Jan 24, 2010 Autun Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana USA
Dec 6, 2009 The Depot Salem Indiana US

It's always hard to leave, having so many friends to talk with.

Oct 25, 2009 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US

It's always a joy and a pleasure.

Sep 27, 2009 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany Indiana US

We go here on the fourth Sunday of each month to present Gospel music in a bluegrass style with bible scripture readings relating to each hymn. We encourage sing-a-long participaton.

Sep 20, 2009 French Lick Hotel/ Upper Garden Patio French Lick Indiana US

After the show, I'll go home.

Sep 19, 2009 Hylo Brown Bluegrass Festival Mechanicsville OH USA
Sep 7, 2009 Belmont Village Louisvlle Kentucky US

This makes my third time here. The people make it a wonderful place to play music.

Jul 25, 2009 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany IN USA
Jul 14, 2009 French Lick Hotel (The Stables) French Lick IN USA
Jul 4, 2009 French Lick Hotel/ Windsor Room French Lick IN USA
Jun 25, 2009 International Bluegrass Music Museum Owensboro KY USA
May 24, 2009 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany IN USA
May 16, 2009 John Hay Center Salem IN USA
May 2, 2009 Holiday Inn/ Downtown Louisville KY USA
May 1, 2009 Galt House Louisville KY
Apr 26, 2009 Belmont Village Louisville KY USA
Mar 27, 2009 J.B. Speed Art Museum Louisville KY USA
Dec 28, 2008 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany IN USA
Dec 7, 2008 The Depot Salem IN USA
Oct 19, 2008 French Lick Hotel French Lick IN USA
Oct 18, 2008 French Lick Hotel French Lick IN USA
Oct 12, 2008 French Lick Hotel French Lick IN USA
Oct 11, 2008 French Lick Hotel French Lick IN USA
Oct 4, 2008 French Lick Hotel French Lick IN USA
Aug 21, 2008 Trayton Towers Louisville KY USA
Aug 16, 2008 Shepherdsville KY USA
Aug 2, 2008 Belvedere Louisville KY USA
Jun 26, 2008 Int'l Bluegrass Music Museum & Yellow Creek Park Owensboro KY USA
May 30, 2008 Lafayette IN USA
May 4, 2008 Private Estate Louisville KY USA
May 3, 2008 Holiday Inn Downtown Louisville KY USA
May 2, 2008 The Galt House Louisville KY USA
May 1, 2008 Louisville Intl. Airport Louisville KY
Apr 22, 2008 Belmont Village Louisville KY USA
Apr 11, 2008 Speed Art Museum Louisville KY USA
Feb 28, 2008 Kentucky State Fairgrounds Louisville KY USA

We arrived a little early to beat the traffic because of the ball game at Freedom Hall. We were greeted by the show hosts and they helped us get our stuff in side. The LA Honeydrippers included Mike Cleveland on fiddle and mandolin; Brian Allen on guitar; Sonny Stephens on bass, and me, Jim on banjo. Everybody was up for the job and the music was music! Thank you folks from Minnesota for having us at your show.

Feb 23, 2008 Jacksonville FL USA
Feb 9, 2008 Grinders Switch-coffee shop Pekin IN USA

The only thing missing was Minnie Pearl, and I thought I heard a 'Howwdeeee" somewhere behind the counter. Many friends came and we made new ones. Brian was super on his Martin guitar, and Rob, I don't know the brand of bass fiddle he has, but it includes all the notes and some more. It was a pleasure to be their banjo, harmonica and jug player for the night. Thanks John and Teri for having us over.

Jan 27, 2008 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany IN USA
Dec 23, 2007 Autumn Woods Health Center New Albany IN USA
Dec 6, 2007 Holiday Inn Clarksville IN
Dec 2, 2007 The Depot Salem IN USA

Well, it turned out to be a rainy day, but it was dry inside the Depot where there was standing room only. It was good to have Michael Cleveland with us once again. What fun!

Sep 29, 2007 Jerusalem Ridge Rosine KY USA
Apr 14, 2007 Hampton Street Auditorium Walterboro SC USA

The country club party was a success last night and so here we are with a little free time on Saturday morning. Some of the fellows had never been to Charleston, so we all jumped in the van and cruised around that old city and walked out on the battery. We got back to Walterboro in time for a short nap before our 6:00 PM show time. Well, what do you know, when we arrive at about 5:30, who's there but our old friend Don Stallard. We had him play about three numbers with us on the first show, and of course he played the spoons. (In my opinion, he's the world's best spoon player). Thanks Joe for having us down to the Lowcountry, and thanks Johanna, Rob, Brian and Boogie for your able support. On the way home, we encountered rain and snow in the Tennessee hills.

Apr 13, 2007 Walterboro Country Club Walterboro SC USA

What a time! We arrived Thursday afternoon, got a good nights' rest and were ready to play at the new Veterans Hospital at eleven AM. We had a very good turnout, all sponsered by United Country. We had a wonderful lunch at the country club, including shrimp and grits. We got all the equipment in place and had time to relax before the starting time of 6:00PM. We arrived to play at about 5:30 and the place was nearly full already. Thanks also to our special guests: Peter Raymond, Herman Bryant, Cindy Newman and Holger Oberhaus. And Bramblet Bradham on the bagpipes. Wow! What fun!

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