Hank Done It This Way
We get into the legend Hank’ s Cadillac – Photo: LTTL Hank Williams Museum Montgomery, Alabama The Legend There are some towering sentinels in American music. Not just legends, not just leaders, but artists who essentially invented a musical art form – Elvis Presley, Robert Johnson and Bill Monroe are three such giants that gave birth to rock ‘n’ roll, the blues and bluegrass respectively. Hank Williams...
Terminal Station, Chattanooga
We visit Chattanooga TN Photo: LTTL The Station Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, The Terminal Station was of significant strategic importance during the Civil War. Battles were fought in and around Chattanooga for control of the rail network which had, at its core, one of the South’s most imporatnt rail hubs. The lines that crossed here connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Tennessee River and the Mississippi River....
Chris Goes To Robert’s
We visit Robert’s Western World Robert’s Western World Chris Scruggs Trio GrassRoots Music Tour Robert’s Western World is located on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. It stands but a stone’s throw from the Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium. While much of the rest of Broadway has adjusted to the increasing visitor numbers and now cater more for those looking for a souvenir or...
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
The bluegrass HOF and museum Pickin’ Parlour Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Owensboro Kentucky GrassRoots Music Tour We have been travelling the bluegrass trail as part of our GrassRoots Music Tour. The Ralph Stanley Museum in Clintwood VA and a day at the home of Bill Monroe are just two of our recent activities. Where better than to close off our investigation into this uniquely American music style than here in...
Bill Monroe – Seven Reasons For Rollin’ Into Rosine KY
The essence of Bill Monroe Photo: LTTL Rosine Kentucky Bill Monroe’s Legacy GrassRoots Music Tour Introduction The inspiration for my first visit to Rosine, Kentucky was singer Bill Jackson’s terrific homage to the town through his song “Rollin’ Into Rosine’ (see clip below). The inspiration for my return visit was Rosine itself. Here’s seven reasons to recommend you coming here. 1.Bill Monroe...
Red Barn Radio
We visit Lexington’s Red Barn Radio Photo: LTTL Ronn Crowder and Skeets Pennington Live at Red Barn Radio – 25 September 2019 Lexington, Kentucky GrassRoots Music Tour Red Barn Radio is a syndicated weekly radio show which showcases Kentucky music and musicians and those from neighboring areas. The show is affiliated with public station WEKU FM which serves Eastern and Central Kentucky. Its live tapings occur in the Arts...
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