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Here is the Latest WHITETOP MOUNTAINEERS CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Whitetop Mountain Band on Heritage Records:
The Whitetop Mountain Band on Mountain Roads Recordings:
The Whitetop Mountaineers is made up of Martha Spencer and Jackson Cunningham from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. They are both members of the Whitetop Mountain Band. With the band and as a duet act, Martha and Jackson have toured across the United States playing national and regional festivals inlcuding The Smithsonian Folk Festival in DC, FloydFest, Merlefest, Richmond's National Folk Festival, The Carter Family Fold, The Lowell Folk Festival, Virginia's Crooked Road Music tour west, and many tours abroad (Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England and Australia) playing concerts, festivals, workshops, and dances. Their shows consist of old timey country harmony singing, bluegrass mandolin/guitar, old time fiddle/clawhammer banjo tunes, and flatfoot dancing. They have recordings available on Arhoolie Records, Mountain Roads Recordings, Heritage Records, and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities' Crooked Road Series.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
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..?
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Hey Martha and Jackson! I hope you both are well. We really enjoyed seeing all of you at the Rex Theatre. Thanks so much for playing my favorites- Echoes Of the Blue Ridge, My Old Home's In Whitetop Mountain and Ruby. I see on your schedule that you are going to be in Philadelphia soon! I'm so proud of you! And you will be in my old stomping grounds of Boone where I went to college. We hope to see all of you real soon! You are keeping the music alive in our hearts! God bless! Tim
Hey Whitetop, register at www.createaconcert.com for FREE to get some college concerts. We're here to help bands like you get way more grassroots exposure.
Let me know if you have any questions, I will personally respond to all myspace messages/wallposts.
I bought a copy of your cd when you played in Newstead in Victoria Australia. Me and my partner love it so much. You are inspiring for us!!! I love Banjo pickin girl!!! XXXXX Thanks and I hope to see you again here sometime, i know there is a whole bunch of us here who look forward to it!!
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.
Excellent website! Very well designed and informative. Thanks so much for the link! And congratulations on the airplay charts for Loafer's Dream. I am so proud of all of you! I can't wait to tell Matta and Wanda how much your music is being heard all over the country! Way to go! See you soon! Love, Tim
Hi Martha and Jackson! I hope that you are well and still spreading your wonderful music all around the country. I am so proud of both of you! We will try to get down to see you in Cana on the 8th and at the Blue Ridge Backroads this month. I can't wait! Matta and Wanda both send their love as well as Wanda's cat Chance and Matta's finchs Chirpy Lee and Finchy Mae! We love you very much! Tim
Hi Martha and Jackson! Wanda is on the phone with Matta right now and we just wanted to send you a big hello on this Easter weekend! We're not sure if we can make it to Cana on the 25th but we will definitely try to come and see you on May 31st and June 12th. I have really enjoyed listening to your album. I am proud to say that I own every single CD that both of you and the Whitetop Band have put out! I even listen to your records when I go to sleep at night. You are both two of the greatest singers in the history of recorded music, right up there with your mother! We love you both very much and we are praying for you every day! Love and hugs, your biggest fans Tim, Wanda and Matta and Chance the cat.
Hey Martha and Jackson, hows it goin? I was just listening to Albert Hash- great tunes! You look like you're real busy with gigs, thats great! Clint and I have been playing lots together and have got a couple of gigs coming up, should be fun. Love Cat
Here's a bluegrass nugget just for you my friend! This is us covering a tune from the Old and in the Way days. We hope you are doing well. Spring is on the steps. Cheers~Chuck~TBR
Martha/Jackson, I'm really diggin the "Echoes of the BR". GREAT job. I hope to see you guys somewhere this summer. I'd love to trade you up for some music. Me and my buddy Abe just finished my first solo disc! Take care, Scott
Martha and Jackson and family, I am sending you this with much love and warm hugs. We are all so thrilled that you both made it back safe and gained a whole legion of new fans. Matta, Wanda and I are hoping to see you at the Rex on March 6th. I am still enjoying your new album and we just love your gorgeous song Echoes of the Blue Ridge on the Loafer's Dream album. Please tell your mom and dad and brother hello for us. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. God bless and hope to see you soon! Matta, Wanda and Tim
