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Heres to the Long Haul
Roots Music / Folk / Americana

Grassroots Mountain Music



Harrisonburg, Va and DC, Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  11/15/2009
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Member Since5/28/2007
Band MembersWillie - Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Spoons;

Joe - Banjo, Vocals, Fiddle, Guitar;

Kyle - Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin, Lap Steel, Banjo, Bass
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Dec 11 2009 8:00P
The Little Grill Harrisonburg, Virginia

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   About Heres to the Long Haul
hey everybody! guess what? we're taking a hiatus from our hiatus! Here's to the Long Haul officially has a show booked and we're working on a handful of others. We're going to be playing at the Little Grill in Harrisonburg, Va on Friday December 11th. Nothing else is set yet but we're also working on DC, Baltimore, a Mountain Justice benefit in Richmond and perhaps another stop or two in central Virginia. Some of the shows ight just be Joe and Willie but some of them (and hopefully all of them) will have Ezra playing the bass with us. we're also looking into doing a couple weeks in February. We hope to include some of our favorite towns in our Appalachia and near Appalachia circuit so stay tuned and if you want to book us contact herestothelonghaul@gmail.com wellness and solidarity, Here's to the Long Haul _________________________________________________________ Playing both contemporary and traditional mountain music, Here's to the Long Haul is born of the historic and ongoing movements for justice in Appalachia and beyond. Willie Dodson and Joe Overton first met and played music in Southern West Virginia in 2006 at the second annual Mountain Justice Training Camp, a gathering of folks working together to fight mountaintop removal coal mining (www.mountainjusticesummer.org). The two developed the idea of an Appalachian string band that would celebrate the culture and life of the mountains by playing traditional music and original songs that tell stories of grassroots movements and everyday people in the mountains and far beyond.

We are yet another offshoot of the deep and wandering roots of Appalachian music, fed by the waters of modern grassroots resistance to that which is wrong and the creation of that which is good in our mountains. You all are that water. May we all keep each other strong, singing, and moving forever forward.



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Sharon/Norman

Sharon Parks



Oct 24 2009 11:32 PM

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Sep 25 2009 5:13 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Sep 25 2009 5:13 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
The Outspoken Wordsmiths

The Outspoken Wordsmiths



Jul 23 2009 7:56 PM

Hey there.

we met in Boston at Lucy Parsons center in Aoril.

we want to put together a mixtape of some of the artists that we played shows with on this tour. Can we use a track of yours on it?



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Whistle Stop

Whistle Stop



Jun 6 2009 3:37 AM

  Thanks 4 adding WS 2 your list of friends.
The Outspoken Wordsmiths

The Outspoken Wordsmiths



Jun 6 2009 3:02 AM

It was nice meeting you in Boston a little while ago. I have enjoyed the disc you traded me.
If you ever come to Kanada, let us know and we can help you with some contacts.

Here some of the Subversive Spoken Word & Beatboxing that we do, if you wanna hear it...



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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jun 5 2009 5:59 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Those Darlins

Those Darlins



May 31 2009 9:45 PM

SON DEL CENTRO

SON DEL CENTRO



May 26 2009 10:08 PM

Hey thanks for the add, hope everything is well!
Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



May 15 2009 10:46 AM

Kyle and Joe Likes to Wear Dirty Underwear.

Jimmy
mallory

mallory



Apr 29 2009 8:58 PM

you guys were awesome - we really enjoyed playing with you.

hope to play with you again soon

-niko
Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Apr 21 2009 9:26 PM

Hey Willie,
Andrew Needs Some Help During The Summer and Tim Said That You Can't go on Tour Without Gas so Get a Job. and I Also Saw You Driving a Brown Station Wagon with TN, Tag On it

Jimmy
Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Apr 13 2009 10:18 PM

Hey Willie,
When Is Chris Coming Back To The Us and When Are You Going To Be At The Farmers Market.

Jimmy
Logan Ray

Logan Ray



Apr 3 2009 4:45 AM

Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Apr 1 2009 5:33 PM

Hey Willie,
I Like The New Videos On YouTube and I'm Glad That Kyle and Joe Kept There Shoes on and Please Schdule Some VA Gigs.
Jimmy
Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Apr 1 2009 5:32 PM

Hey Willie,
I Like The New Videos On YouTube and I'm Glad That Kyle and Joe Kept There Shoes on and Please Schdule Some VA Gigs.
Jimmy
Dan Collins

Dan Collins



Mar 24 2009 2:39 PM

You boys gonna grace us with your presence at Common Ground again this year?
dan mac and the bullet

dan mac and the bullet



Mar 11 2009 5:37 AM

great shows... look forward to getting to know ya'll.
dm
hello

hello



Mar 10 2009 7:58 PM

hey i'll be at ya'll show at winthrop so make sure you practice!
Bulgur Mountain Band

Bulgur Mountain Band



Mar 2 2009 1:43 PM

Thanks for the add. Love your music, especially the old fashioned banjo tunes. Hope you enjoy the music of The Bulgur Mountain Band.
Love to hear what you think!

Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Feb 26 2009 10:58 PM

Hey Willie,
Are You Going To That PUNK House Again and This Time Please Tell Kyle and Joe To Keep There Shoes on and Tell The People at The PUNK House To Turn That US Flag Right Side Up.
Jimmy
Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Feb 17 2009 10:55 PM

Hey Willie,
Andrew Is Looking For Men Staff For Harrisonburg and Call ASAP If You Want Your Job.
dan mac and the bullet

dan mac and the bullet



Feb 12 2009 7:43 PM

ya'll r so awesome... can't wait to play w/ya'll in march
The HORN

The HORN



Jan 8 2009 11:40 PM

The HORN
Jimmy (A.K.A. Sideshow Bob)

Jimmy Smith



Jan 6 2009 9:35 PM

Hey Willie,
I Want More Videos On YouTube and I got a Wii For Christmas and I Saw Trent Wagler New Years Eve.
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