The earthy twang of a homemade banjo as it's frailed in the old mountain style. The ringing song of a wood thrush from deep in a West Virginia laurel thicket. The slap of leather soles on a hardwood dance floor at the local parish hall.
Stuart Mason announces his solo release Appalachian Bride, which takes the listener on an autobiographical journey into the West Virginia mountains of his birth. The record features his award-winning traditional singing on original and traditional pieces with acoustic guitar, mandolin, and clawhammer banjo. Blazing fiddlers Gilles Apap, James Wimmer, and John Weed lend a hand, as well as Jonas Richardson on harmonica, Duane Inglish on accordion, and Bruce Powers on hammered dulcimer.
Stuart is usually known as the guitarist in hard-working Celtic trad band Molly's Revenge. In 2006 alone his touring schedule with Molly's Revenge took him from Chicago to Hawaii and San Diego to Seattle. Learn more at mollysrevenge.com.
Hi there Stuart! Thanks so much for the add. It's such a pleasure to be your friend! We hope that you'll come join us at www. grasslife. com - We'd love to see you there! Have a wonderful day!
We thought it might interest you to hear that our debut CD is now available on CD Baby. Click on the little picture below and listen to some samples. Hope you like what you hear :-)
Cheers Jesper Big Hungry Joe Old-time band from Denmark
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.
I return from Seoul Korea in February to finish up the album and play a few shows. All in all, I'll be overjoyed to get back to the states after such a prolonged adventure.
Hey Stuart... Thanks for being our newest friend... You sound great! Very Unique.. Stop by and leave us a post sometime, we'd love to hear from you... Thanks Mike Gibson, The Grass Less Traveled
Up for a challenge? I'm hosting a songwriters showcase at The Clubhouse in SLO on New Years Day. Unlike the usual Tuesdays at The Clubhouse, there will be no featured act. Instead, it's "New Songs for the New Year".
Here's the challenge: come out and perform a new song or two. This could be a song you've just written, or it could be a cover of a song that is new to you (suggestion: cover a local songwriter who could attend and enjoy the experience of hearing his/her song performed).
We'll pass the tip jar so that each performer can have a little gas money.
Let me know if you'd like to reserve a slot on this special showcase. It runs from 6:30-9:30. The number of songs will be determined by the number of performers. I'll send out an update as the list fills up.
Your host--SK
PS--Still plenty of room on the Dec. 11 and 18 showcases, too!
Steve Key, http://www.stevekey.com Performing songwriter, Teacher & Concert Promoter Host of Tues. Songwriter Showcases at The Clubhouse in SLO
Thanks for the add
we've just posted some new videos on our website
from our concert this summer at Edmonton Festival
Have a look
one love one world one heart
Thanks for finding us and for sharing your great music. I liked the vintage photos, too. Hope to see Molly's Revenge @ the Far West Conference this weekend. Best wishes - April (Misty Mamas)
Once again great to see you and the gang in Grass Valley. Too bad the session Sat. night was cut short because I was really enjoying playing bodhran next to your mandola. Have you ever checked out the videos I have on my page from two years back? Take care Stu, and hope to have you pass through Chico soon! lindsey
hey stu! thanks for the reply the other day... hope you got my email! anyways hey, we're sort of going to be in that area in october, if you're interested in checking out their full band lineup!!!
