International friendships and bluegrass
Bluegrass Music
Country Music
Photography
Astrophotography
Plant Taxonomy
Wildflower Photography
Astronomy Starparties and viewings
Helping others at all times and ways
Amateur (Ham) Radio and HamFest
Community activites which help others
Teaching Sunday School
Music
I like all forms of music with some exceptions. I am learning to play the Fiddle and Banjo expect to add the Mandolin to my playing in the future My favorite Fiddle Player is Michael Cleveland.
Movies
I do not ordinarily have time for movies but do enjoy Star Trek or its offshoots on TV when my schedule rarely permits. I do amateur Radio Telvision also. I do prefer family oriented movies which do not include vulgarities, sex or violence,
Television
A little news (as little as possible) and Startrek
I love cctv09 which shows the music, geography and pagentry of China. Also korean and Japanes Television
Books
Have recently read a number of advanced topic textbooks in Astronomy. Most other readings are magazines, several bluegrass mags, sky & Telescope, Astronomy, Popular Science, Discover(Best on market) Science, Technical Manuals and of course the Bible. Reading appears to be a lost art in the USA.
Heroes
I have no heroes but we do need more. If I had one earthly hero it would be St Thomas Aquinas.
About me: I am a DJ on Http://BLUEGRASSmix.COM Monday-friday except wednesday. bluegrass/country Haven m & Th (9-Noon) bluegrass; tu & FR (9-Noon) Country Legends. Sunday 2-4PM ET Gospel. We play the latest and the greatest in BlueGrassFestivals, Amateur Radio and Hamfest, Amateur Astronomy and Starparties, nature including birdwatching and wildflowers and photography in all these hobies. For a more comprehensive bio go to QRZ.com and type in KC4QPR.
I hope you develop the new attitude toward music and life which i call Grassitude. Bluegrass all the way...
Col Tom of BlueGrassMiX.com Come over and check us out. I not only play the greatest and the newest along with japanese, European, Canadian and any bluegrass from all points of the earth. We alkso introduce new bands to the world on Bluegrassmix.com Our signal goes out to all the world. Look for me at the FESTIVALS. Next up MerleFest, The Red White and Bluegrasss Festival 1sat of July year;y on Independence week.
Who I'd like to meet: I like to meet the JAMMERS and the bluegrass bands/players who are not published. I guess you would say I am looking for good bluegrassers who need some exposure which we can provide. Recently I have met many bands from North Carolina groups which have captivated my heart in bluegrass fashion. Since I do Gospel on BLUEGRASSMIX.COM I am especially interested in bluegrass gospel groups.
Of course, who wouldn't want to meet Dolly Parsons. She grew up in my neck of the woods, but we have never crossed paths. I have been fortunate in meeting Roy Acuff, all of the Oritinal Carter Family, Dr Ralph Stanley, Jeanie Stanley, Jr, II, Porter Wagoner, Doyle Lawson, Rhonda Vincent,Cherryholmes, Flatt & Scruggs Marty Raybon, Jim Laughter, the Grascals, Lou Reid, and many others.
I also like to meet, greet and offer friendship and help to our foreign visitor from all over the world.
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #38 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #18 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
COL TOM - THREE QUARTERS A CENTURY AGO GOD SENT YOU HERE ON EARTH - TO LEAD HIS PEOPLE IN WAYS MANY WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND - TODAY I SALUTE YOU AND WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH CREATING POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN ALL LIVES YOU TOUCH !
TOM, I WANT TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY, AND FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO BLUEGRASS MUSIC, AND FOR WORKING SO HARD AT IT. TOM HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AND YOU HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN A LOT OF PEOPLES HEART.
Claire and I have returned from our 3 months EU& UK tour. So, I just posted a note about what's going on with The Bowmans on facebook... and then I started writing a mass email... and then I decided against it... so I'm doing this instead. (begging) Will you visit my profile page to help me spread the word, pretty please??? We have a sneak preview of the new album (Produced by Malcolm Burn, Mastered by Greg Calbi) up for 5 days only… and it can be bought within the next 5 days only!
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