Diane Stockwell, vocals, fiddle, guitar / Ben Fraker, vocals, mandolin, guitar / Charles Puckette, vocals, banjo, guitar, tenor guitar / Fran Leadon, vocals, dobro, guitar / John Cleveland, bass / Nancy Polstein, vocals, snare drum / Joe Choina, bass.
Frequent guest stars include: Ken Ficara, harmonica / Jen Larson, vocals / Andy Cartoun, banjo / Trip Henderson, harmonica / Doug Hatt, guitar.
Influences
Monroe Brothers, Louvin Brothers, Delmore Brothers, Carter Family, Spade Cooley, Bob Wills, Blue Sky Boys, Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Hylo Brown, George Jones, Jimmy Martin, Flatt and Scruggs, Hazel Dickens.
The Y'all Stars first gig was at the 2004 Howl Festival in Tompkins Square Park and they have continued to play around New York at various venues, including the Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn and Columbia University's WKCR.
It's my 21 again................again (stop laughing) b-day on May 25. So, you know what that means. You have to sing my favorite song you do. I haven't heard it in a while. :)
If you all end up on Nashville Star, that's it. I'm never seeing another Y'all Stars gig ever again. But just think if you end up a semi-finalist, you might be able to get a Brooklyn Country Music gig. Fancy that! :)
Hey guys! Thanks for the add. I knew you would want to be a part of this tribute page and I hope you enjoy it. You all do a great job on Bury The Bottle With Me, Hylo would be proud. Cya! Mike
HELP PUT THE STANLEY BROTHERS IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME!
Ralph Stanley has received many well-deserved honors in the last few years, yet one honor eludes him. While many of their fellow musicians and singers have been recognized by The Country Music Hall of Fame, THE STANLEY BROTHERS have been sadly -- some say criminally -- overlooked.
Jeanie Stanley, youngest daugher of Carter, and fan Kaye Hill have organized an on-going petition to change all that.
"The Country Music Hall of Fame recognizes those persons who have made a significant contribution to the country music field," says Hill. "The Stanley Brothers helped lay the foundation for what we have today. Their names deserve to be listed among greats like Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs, who have already be recognized."
You can join their efforts in one of the following ways:
Contact the CMHoF directly:
Mr. Kyle Young, President
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville TN 37203
Or, if you prefer, you can send a letter to Kaye Hill, who will forward them to the HoF.
D. Kaye Hill
PO Box 2553
Harrisonsonburg VA 22801
Kay says, "a simple one-line note is all that would be required, but please remember to supply your name and address, and an email address if applicable. I will be collecting all letters and forwarding them to the Country Music Hall of Fame."
Hey Y'all! It was great hearing/meeting you at the Parkside the other night. I really enjoyed your music. Satan's Jewel Crown was the highlight of the whole night.
I'm going ot come out for the rockin' night of bluegrass on the 31st. Sounds awesome.
Maybe we'll see you at Googies's or the Baggot... or down the road.
xoxo Emily (and the Sweetbacks)
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