Red Wing Old Time Music Show

Redwing Moves to Wednesday Nights

2011-01-10T17:58:00.009-05:00

We're sticking to the same location at PJ's, but we have moved the jam to Wednesday nights. Make a note of it and come on down and join us. I know this causes conflicts for some so we may change the night again, stay tuned for updates...

The video shows a few of our newcomers, Beth and Rowdy Hood, and (the perennial) Mike Cameron. We've had a fun season playing at PJ's with all the usual suspects; Oren and Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Paul Heath, Dan Kelhoffer, me Keith Rowell. Ronnie Hood's grandkids, Roudy and Beth, are progressing so quickly, it's embarrasing to us old folks. There've been many more that I'm sure I've failed to mention.

These videos (and many more) were taken by Pam Hood. Thank you very much Pam for sharing.

Jamming Tips

2011-01-07T00:55:00.004-05:00

Bluegrass Jamming Pointers by Pete Wernick

http://www.drbanjo.com/instructional-bluegrassjammingtips.php

Mabou Ceilidh, Cape Breton

2010-09-24T17:41:00.005-04:00

Keith Rowell participates in a Ceilidh (Kay-lee) at the historic society in Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2010 Yes the guitar is out of tune, the party was nearly over before I got this borrowed, nylon string guitar to behave. But thanks be to James Ennis and Shawn Crockard who loaned me the steel string guitar and case. I managed to get some tunes in before the night was over.

The rocky shore is at White Point in Cape Breton at a place called "the two tittles". See the entire photo set from Nova Scotia here full screen slideshow

Ceilidh (Kay-lee) is the Scottish word for a kitchen party with dancing music and story telling.

Gold Rush with Oconee River Boys

2010-09-24T17:19:00.002-04:00

Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton Ga. , Sept. 18th, 2010.

Red Wing Bluegrass Jam sessions are back

2010-09-22T12:13:00.006-04:00

Red Wing Bluegrass Jam sessions are back in the saddle again!

at
P J's Steak House‎
3052 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA‎

That's right across the water from the power plant.
(478) 453-0060 map
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Bring your instruments, join in, or just come along and tap your feet and order up a steak. Did I mention that it's free? Happy Picking!

Old Time Jam in Sautee

2010-06-27T12:15:00.011-04:00

I ran across the Debut Jam of this event on June 27th in Sautee. I had been there the night before to see "The Buzzard Mountain Boys" and "Barefoot Creek", and learned about the jam from the host Steve Welsch.

This troupe of musicians played old time, clawhammer banjo style, contra dance music that is a predecessor to Bluegrass music. Rather than taking you back to 1955, it was more like 1855. It was a hell of a treat! Players were, Steve Welsch, Richard Averack, Walter Daves, Jeanie Daves, Lynda Averack, Debbie Welchel, Joe Welchel, Mark Baker.

And to top it all off, Charles Brasseale (770-652-2435) had some of the best Bar-B-Que I've ever eaten. Those of you from around the Lake Country will know what I mean when I say it was on a par with our former "Peach's Bar-B-Que". His chicken was tender and juicy and very smokey, it takes alot of close attention to avoid drying out chicken. It was delicious and the pork was just awesome!

We had a wonderful afternoon in Sautee. Thanks very much you guys, best wishes for all your future events, and happy pickin!

Jim Hughes shows off his Gourd Violin

2010-05-22T19:51:00.005-04:00

This little clip shows Jim demonstrating his unique Gourd Violin. And I didn't even get a photo of the casket violin case! darn!...

Jim's email: jimphughes@gmail.com
and phone: 478-394-3077

Red Wing on Hold / Seeks New Space

2010-03-05T13:05:00.015-05:00

Red Wing sessions are suspended as of March 5th 2010.

First the Plaza

Then Jefferson St.

Where Next?

The 113 Jefferson space is under contract to a new tenant. That's good news for Eatonton. We are steadily building that "critical mass" of economic activity that makes for a vibrant, thriving, community with higher quality of life components like restaurants and shops.

That means Red Wing is looking for new digs.

Ideally, we would hold our jams in a BarBeQue restaraunt, located on the courthouse square. It would be big enough to hold 60+ diners, sell beer and wine, and have room to store sound equipment permanently, and have a big shade tree in the parking lot with hay bales and singing horses. If you are planning such an endeavor (or anything similar) please contact me.

Failing that tall order, If your existing restaurant would like to host a bunch of musicians to get together and jam at your store once a week, it's a good way to increase traffic on those slow nights, and spread notoriety of your store through new channels. Call me and lets keep this train rolling in our community, before it rolls on to somewhere else.

Contact

Keith Rowell

rowell@mindspring.com

706-923-0031

Red Wing # 68

2010-02-16T16:31:00.002-05:00

Red Wing Plays at Juliette Opry Feb 6th

2010-02-10T14:38:00.000-05:00

Keith Rowell, Paul Jacobs, Sandy Siders, Oren Siders, Paul Heath.

Come Join Red Wing at the Juliete Opry House Saturday Feb. 6th.

You'll remember Juliette as the site of the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes". Come early and visit the Old Mill Motorcycle Museum. Have a seat in the Whistle Stop Cafe, let Ruth and Idgy serve you some fried green tomatoes then walk across the street and enjoy an evening of old time bluegrass music at the Juliette Opry. You couldn't find a more authentic atmosphere.

Who - Red Wing Old Time Music Show
What - Bluegrass Music Show
When - 7:00pm Saturday Feb. 6th
Where - Juliette Opry House, Juliette Ga. map

Our own "Red Wing" of Eatonton Ga. starts the show off at 7:00 and is followed up by Wynnhill Molly of Dublin Ga. at 8:00.

Macon Magazine video about the Old Mill Motorcycle Museum.

Yall come now, Ya hear?

Red Wing #67

2010-02-09T17:18:00.002-05:00

Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Isaac Hooley

David Balangee, Sandy Siders, Isaac Hooley, Oren Siders

Our special treat this week was not only the person to travel the furthest distance, (from Idaho) but he introuduced us to the "Bones" instrument. A traditional Celtic and generally old time instrument, like spoons but different. Isaac played Bass quite nicely as well. It was alot of fun as always.

Red Wing #64

2010-01-19T16:55:00.000-05:00

We had a nice treat this week with the appearance of Andy Adams, Rusty Dickerson, Marvin Payne and Steve Parker. Andy did a nice job on Lester Flatt's "Dim Lights, Thick smoke". Sandy Siders sang "Little Georgia Rose" with Paul Jacobs, Oren Siders, Paul Heath and Keith Rowell.

Red Wing #63

2010-01-12T09:29:00.001-05:00

Red Wing # 60

2009-12-28T21:04:00.009-05:00

If you know the mandolin player in the last clip, please comment below.

On the Other Side of Town

2009-12-01T23:40:00.003-05:00

2009-10-13T04:53:00.002-04:00

Angel Band filmed by Bill Long.

Red Wing # 38

2009-07-28T14:31:00.006-04:00

Jack Logan

Red Wing, and all our fans owe a great debt of grattitude to Jack Logan. Not only for being a mean Bass player and making all that plum wine, but also for volunteering his outstanding PA equipment. Amps., speakers, microphones, and also a "hot" mike like those used by all the professional bluegrass boys. It's a great addition to the show. Thank you very much Jack, we're forever in your debt.

Players were: Marvin Payne, Andy Adams, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Rusty Dickerson, Develle Sellers, Steve Parker, Dan Kelhoffer, Jack Logan, Keith Rowell.

Red Wing # 37

2009-07-21T17:44:00.012-04:00

Steve Parker

Steve Parker has joined us again on the banjo. He's said he's been out of bluegrass for a while and is now glad to be back. We're glad he's back too. He is featured in the video below.

Players were: Marvin Payne, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Develle Sellers, Paul Heath, Steve Parker, Jack Logan, Keith Rowell.

Red Wing # 36

2009-07-14T15:36:00.010-04:00

Paul Heath

Paul Heath has become one of our most prolific performers since we moved to the courthouse square. His strong vocals and distinctive style are a real treat. He says that 20 years on a Nuclear Sub gave him plenty of time to practice. I particularly like his John Prine renditions. He starts us off singing "Evening Train".

Players were: Paul Heath, DC Sellers, Paul Jacobs, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Don Winebarger, Charlette Mullis, Alan Wilkinson, Keith Rowell.

Red Wing # 35

2009-07-07T15:19:00.008-04:00

Players were: Marvin Payne, Felton Brown, Paul Jacobs, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Don Winebarger, Charlette Mullis, Alan Wilkinson, Rusty Dickerson.

Song List: Blackberry Blossom, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Down the Road , Duelling Banjos , Falling Leaves, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Footprints in the Snow, Goin Down the Road Feeling Bad, Gold Rush, I Still Carry You Around, Jericho, I Still Carry You Around, Let's All go Down to the River, Little Sadie, Nellie Kane, Old Country Church, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, Prayer Bells of Heaven, Rank Strangers, Remington Ride, Sailor's Hornpipe, Shuckin the Corn, Talk of the Town, Walkin in my Sleep, Whiskey b'fore breakfast, Your're Love is Like a Flower.

Red Wing # 34

2009-06-30T10:32:00.001-04:00

Gilchrist

Players were: Marvin Payne, Andy Adams, Paul Jacobs, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Develle Sellers, Paul Heath, Charlette Mullis, Alan Wilkinson, Morris Rowell, Dan Kelhoffer.

Song List: Billy in the Low Ground, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Cabin in Caroline, Dusty Rose, Elzic's Farewell, Falling Leaves, Fox on the Run, He Wrote my Name, Hold my Hand, I Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound, I Still Carry You Around, Keep on the Sunny Side, Knocking on my Door, Lay Down my Old Guitar, Let Me Rest, Let's All go down to the River, Life is like a Mountain Railroad, Low and Lonely, My Last Gold Dollar, Nellie Kane, Nine Pound Hammer, Old Home Place, On That Golden Way up There, Please Come Home, Red Clay Halo, The Last Thing on my Mind, This World is not my Home, Uncloudy Day.

Red Wing # 33

2009-06-23T17:42:00.004-04:00

Deville Sellers

Players were: David Amonette, Paul Jacobs, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Develle Sellers, Paul Heath, Deville Sellers, Charlette Mullis, Alan Wilkinson, Ed Ferguson, Charlie Helms.

Song List: Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Bury me Beneath the Willow, City of New Orleans, Down the Road, Gold Rush, Hold my Hand, I Can't Feel at Home in this World Anymore, I Still Carry You Around, Let Me Rest, Lonesome Highway, Low and Lonely, Making Believe, Nellie Bly, Nellie Kane, Nine Pound Hammer, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, Paradise, Souveniers, Tenessee Blues, This Land is Our Land, Walking in my Sleep, Whiskey b'fore breakfast.

Red Wing # 32

2009-06-16T04:27:00.010-04:00

Sandy Siders

Players were: Paul Jacobs, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Marvin Payne, Develle Sellers, Paul Heath, Dan Kelhoffer, Gretchen Perkins, Charlette Mullis, Elizabeth Mullis, Alan Wilkinson.

Song List: Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Bobby McGee, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Columbus Stockade Blues, Falling Leaves, Fox on the Town oh, Gold Rush, Heaven, Hold my Hand, I Can't Feel at Home in this World Anymore, I Still Carry You Around, I'll Fly Away, Jesus Loves Me, Little Sadie, Nellie Kane, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, Paradise, Whiskey b'fore breakfast, Wabash Cannonball.

Red Wing # 31

2009-06-09T11:02:00.006-04:00

Players were: Paul Jacobs, Jack Logan, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Marvin Payne, Grady Minter, Deville Sellers, Paul Heath.

Song List: Big Spike Hammer , Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Columbus Stockade Blues, Don't Call my Name, Foggy Mountain Break Down, Gold Rush, Heaven, Hold my Hand, I Can't Feel at Home in this World Anymore, I Still Carry You Around, I'll Fly Away, John Hardy, Joshua Fit the Battle, Little Maggie, Low and Lonely, Nellie Kane, Nine Pound Hammer, Old Folks at Home, Old Joe Clark, Red Clay Halo, Red Haired Boy, Rocky Top, Rosewood Casket, Shuckin the Corn, Slew Foot, Whiskey b'fore breakfast, Walking and Talking, Will the Circle be Unbroken.

Red Wing # 30

2009-06-02T09:42:00.001-04:00

Players were: Paul Jacobs, Dan Kelhoffer, Keith Rowell, Jack Logan, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Charlie Helms.

Song List: Balad of Jed Clampet, Bismark, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Down the Road, Drill Tarriers Drill, Ella Speed, Frankie and Johnny, Gold Rush, Heaven, Hold my Hand, Fox on the Run, I Balled, I Still Carry You Around, I'll Fly Away, Let me Rest, Little Sadie, Lord Ichikin, Marley's Swing, Mary Ann, Move it on Over, Mr's Brown, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, Randal Collins, Sally Goodin, So Round so Firm so Fully Packed, The Other Side of Town, Move it on over, Wabash Cannonball, Whiskey b'fore breakfast, Winter's Come and Gone.

Red Wing # 29

2009-05-26T16:59:00.005-04:00

Players were: Paul Jacobs, Dan Kelhoffer, Keith Rowell, Jack Logan, Alan Wilkinson, Charlie Helms.

Dan Kelhoffer is rehearsing Paul Jacobs, Jack Logan, and I to play at the Putnam Dairy Festival next weekend on June 6th. We'll be playing on stage at 2:30 as the Red Wing Annex. Alan Wilkinson and Charlie Helms got a very nice groove going on some Gordon Lightfoot before the evening was over. I even played a litted mandolin and fiddle which I so rarely get to do. I'm sorry I don't have more photos this week. I just get to playing and forget.

Song List: Cripple Creek , Down the Road, If you could read my mind Fox on the Run, Jackie Tar , Get up John, Joshua Fit the Battle, Marley's Swing, mountain dew , Move it on over, Tin Roof in the Rain, Wabash Cannonball, Whiskey b'fore breakfast .

Red Wing # 28

2009-05-19T01:13:00.003-04:00

Players were: Sandy Siders, Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Dan Kelhoffer, David Amonette, Paul Heath, Keith Rowell.

It was another fine day at RedWing. It was great to see David Amonette again after so long. He's a busy guy. Check out his guitar playing in the video. Paul Heath was back and graced us with an original "Where is that boy of mine?" about his son at war overseas. Dan Kelhoffer is practicing a few of us up to play at the Dairy Festival June 6th so check that out. We'll be called the Dennis Station Boys or something like that. Oren and Sandy were there Looking fit and singing and playing "like fire". Jack Logan, where have you been? We aint seen you lately.

Song List: Walking and Talking, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Can't Help but Wonder, Dark as a Dungeon, Don't that Road Look Rough and Rocky, Down the Road, Fox on the Run, Grandpa was a Carpenter, I'm a Pilgrim, I like the Old Time, I Still Carry You Around, In the Oklahoma Hills, Jordan Have a Hard Road to Travel, Joshua Fit the Battle, Lay Me Down a Pallet On Your Floor, Leaving Dixie, I Am Weary, McKinley's Gone, Nellie Kane, Old Home Place, Pistol Packin Mama, Please Dont Bury Me, Relax Your Mind, Sitting On Top of the World, Wabash Cannonball, Where is That Boy of Mine, Wildwood Flower, Will the Circle be Unbroken.

Red Wing # 27

2009-05-12T03:06:00.005-04:00

Players were: Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Paul Heath, Dan Kelhoffer, Marvin Payne, Keith Rowell.

The second show at the new location was lots of fun. Dan Kelhoffer is warming us up for his show at the Dairy Festival on June 6th. Marvin Payne played some very nice guitar and bass and backup singing in spite of his allergies. We had another new singer this week, Paul Heath. Paul Doesn't hold back! He did some powerful singing and playing. Just have a listen to the video above. Oren and Sandy and filled out the show with their usual perfection. Like I said, lots of fun.

Song List: 1949, A lesson for the Learning, Blue Ridge Mountain Home, Columbus Stockade Blues, Deep River Blues, Driving Nails in my Coffin, Georgia Bound, Good Woman's Love, Home is Where the Heart is, I Can't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, I think I'll Stay Around, I Still Carry You Around, If it Hadn't been for love, Nellie Kane, Nine Pound Hammer, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, Sitting on Top of the World.

New Location May 12th 2009

2009-05-07T17:29:00.015-04:00

113 South Jefferson Ave.
Eatonton, GA 31024
Google Map

Red Wing is trying out a new location. Sarting Tuesday May 12th we will meet at the above location on the courthouse square. In This building we hope to be better able to control acoustics, and offer food and drinks. We love the plaza, (especially the stage!) but food isn't allowed in the auditorium. This is our attempt to get all the important parts in one place.

Honors and awards are due to:

Shelagh Fagan for assembling the people and resources
Better Home Town for paying the utilities
Stewart Arron for use of the space
Edge Farley for loaning chairs and tables
Hallman Wood products and
Oren Siders for hay bales to serve as accoustic panels
Chuck Haley and
The Peoples Bank for the Stage

Honors and awards also to all the people who have helped us reach this point for the last year:

Lydia Huggins Ivanditti, director of The Plaza Arts Center
Ben Meade of Pronto Pasta n' Slice for their kind sponsorship
The board of directors of The Plaza Arts Center
The Forward Eatonton Committee
All the musicians who have joined us for the past 27 weeks.

Many more names belong on this list. Thank you all.

Location Map

Red Wing # 26

2009-05-05T16:16:00.002-04:00

Players were: Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Keith Rowell.

More new songs this week!

We took some time to go look at a new location for the Red Wing event. 113 Jefferson Ave. is on the east side of the courthouse square. Red Wing will be trying out this space for a while so if you don't find us at the Plaza, we're just two blocks away on the courthouse square.

Song List: Gold Rush, Golden Slippers, Hold my Hand, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Land of the Dying, Low and Lonely, Nellie Kane, Old Home Place, Red Clay Halo, Whiskey b'Fore Breakfast, Wildwood Flower, Winter's Come and Gone.

Red Wing # 25

2009-04-28T11:07:00.006-04:00

Players were: Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Keith Rowell.

We got off to a slow start this week. We miss Raymond and now have to re-train ourselves to try to take up the slack. We tested out a few new songs and even liked some of them.

Shelagh Fagan has been working hard putting all the pieces togeather for a Bluegrass, Beer, and Bar-B-Que venue downtown. We will move the Red Wing Show there soon. It's gonna be great to be able to eat and drink and hear some good tunes all at the same time. I'll keep you posted.

Song List: Blue Ridge Mountain Home, Gold Rush, Heaven, I Still Carry You Arround, I Want to Sing that Rock and Roll, I'm Headed Home, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Keep on the Sunny Side, Land of the Dying, Little Cabin Home on the Hill, Little Sadie, Lonesome River Blues, Molly and Tenbrooks, Old Home Place, the Pig Song, Tennessee Waltz, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Winter's come and gone.

In Memory of Raymond James

2009-04-18T19:48:00.008-04:00

Raymond James died Saturday April 18th, 2009. He'd been ploughing with his tractor to plant a garden and was about to visit his hunting property when Dawn urged him to stay put because he looked like he was dizzy. Before she could get off the phone to call the medics, he was laying on the ground. They revived him again in the ambulance on the way to the hospital but he wouldn't stay.

We loved him. He is a fixture throughout these pages. He provided guidance and inspiration to scores of music lovers. I sincerely wish I had his ability as a performer to satisfy audiences and make everyone in the room feel welcome and lighthearted.

Georgia has lost a jewel in this native son. He kept up a southern tradition of playing and singing rural folk styles that is an American Tradition and a Cultural Treasure. His love and knowledge of 1930's and 40's country music was first hand and vast. But it was his unique personal style that made him the precious gem that he was. He's left a tremendous wake in his passing.

Red Wing # 24

2009-04-07T22:47:00.005-04:00

Players were: Paul Jacobs, Bob Simon, Mike Koester, Jack Logan, Sandy Siders, Oren Siders, Raymond James, Keith Rowell.

Song List: Are You Missing me?, Blue Ridge Mountain Home, Cabin on the Hill , Down the Road , Gold Rush, Heaven, Hold my Hand, I Still Carry You Around, Jimmy Brown, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Leaving the Land of the Dying, Let me Rest, Little Georgia Rose, Love of the Mountains, Maiden's Prayer, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, The Other Side of Town, Say That You'll be Mine, Sunny Side of Life, The World Outside, Where the River Bends, Whiskey b'Fore Breakfast.

The recording is just awful this week. Can I get some advice on this issue?

Location

2009-04-01T14:54:00.002-04:00

Red Wing # 23

2009-03-31T00:03:00.005-04:00

Tim Latimer, Sandy Siders, Charlie Helms

Players were: Tim Latimer, Charlie Helms, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Jack Logan, Paul Jacobs, Raymond James, Keith Rowell.

We had a real treat this week in Tim Latimer. His Dobro playing is excellent. Thanks for dropping in Tim and we hope we see alot more of you. Also, Charlie Helms joined us. Charlie played in the recent Kiwanis Benefit that Paul Jacobs, Mike Cameron and I were in. He's featured here singing "Luceile".

Song List: Blue Ridge Mountain Home, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Cabin on the Hill , Down the Road , Head Over Heels, Hot Corn Cold Corn, In the Pines, Leftover Biscuits, Little Georgia Rose, Look for Me, Minor Swing, Old Home Place, Somebody's Walking on my Grave, Stay a Little Longer, What's the Matter with the Mill, Whiskey B'fore Breakfast, Wildwood Flower, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Luciele. This list is incomplete this week due to a recorder glitch.

Kiwanis Benefit 09

2009-03-28T02:45:00.005-04:00

Mike Cameron, Keith Rowell, Paul Jacobs

Thanks a million to Paul Jacobs and Mike Cameron for playing at the Kiwanis Benefit. Mike kicked us off with a rousing "Shady Grove". I slowed it down with a bluesy version of Bill Monroe's "Good Woman's Love". Paul and Mike ventured into Jazz territory with Stephan Grapelli's "Minor Swing" while I did my best to keep up. Then we capped it all off with "Whiskey 'Fore Breakfast" double time. Or as Paul would put it "lively". It was sure a lot of fun.

Congratulations to Dappa Smith and Tom Rossiter for putting on a fine show. Some people told me it was the best yet.

Red Wing # 22

2009-03-24T14:43:00.002-04:00

Players were: Grady Minter, Oren Siders, Alan Wilkinson, Paul Jacobs, Raymond James, Sandy Siders, Keith Rowell, Mike Cameron..

Song List: Five Pound 'Possum, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Cabin on the Hill , Down the Road , Down Where the River Bends, Grandfather's Clock, Heaven Honky Tonk Angels, Let me Rest, I Still Carry You Around, If That's the Way You Feel, Hld my Hand, Joshua Fit the Battle, Leaving, Little Georgia Rose, Old Home Place, Look for Me, Old Joe Clark, Rocky Top, Rosewood Casket, Salty Dog, Somebody's Walking on my Grave, Wagon Tracks, Whiskey B'fore Breakfast, Wildwood Flower, Y'all Come.

Red Wing # 21

2009-03-17T01:12:00.009-04:00

We have no actual jam photos for this week. So here's a shot of the old bank in downtown Eatonton just a couple of blocks from the Plaza Arts Center.

Players were: Jack Logan, David Amonette, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Dan Kelhoffer, Mike Cameron, Mike Koester, Keith Rowell.

Song List: Amazing Grace, Angel Band, Bury me Beneath the Willow, Colorado Breakdown, Columbus Stockade Blues, Elzic's Farewell, Fireball Mail, Great Speckled Bird, Handsome Molly, I'll Fly Away, Jacky Tar, Jimmy Brown, Move it on Over, Old Home Place, Old Joe Clark, The Other Side of Town, Wabash Cannonball, When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland, Whiskey B'fore Breakfast.

Just as a side note: you can tell from this recording how the gallery's acoustics are inferior to the stage of the main auditorium. This recording was made in the gallery, a room with carpet and upholstered furniture, but still with hard surfaces on the walls and ceiling. Compared to show numbers 18,19, and 20 which were recorded on stage, this one "#21" sound like it was made in a tin can. It's apparently the theater curtains in the auditorium that absorb the echoes, not to mention the great acoustics of the hall it's self.

Red Wing # 20

2009-03-10T15:57:00.013-04:00

Jack Logan, Oren Siders, Raymond James

Players were: Jack Logan, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Cameron, Raymond James, Mike Koester, Marvin Payne, Keith Rowell.

Song List: Let me rest, Wagon Tracks, Bluebird Singing, I still carry you around, I am weary, John Hardy, Wabash Cannonball, Amazing Grace, Hold my Hand, Whiskey 'fore Breakfast, I'll be there, Your Love is like a Flower, Angels carry me home, Kentucky Waltz, Banks of the Ohio, Old Joe Clark, Down Where the River Bends, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Keep on the Sunny side, The Other Side of Town, Are You Missing Me, Old Home Place, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Y'all Come, .

Red Wing # 19

2009-03-03T10:29:00.000-05:00

Players were: Jack Logan, Oren Siders, Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Cameron, Raymond James, Allen Wilkinson, David Amonette, Keith Rowell.

Thanks a million to Todd Swymer for doing the live sound. We'll experiment with the auditorium sound system every chance we get.

The recorder failed again this week. This clip includes a previous recording of Raymond James doing a train song with Mike Cameron accompanying on mandolin.

Red Wing # 18

2009-02-24T23:00:00.001-05:00

Players were: Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Cameron, Raymond James, Allen Wilkinson, Keith Rowell.

Mike Cameron played a number of nice tunes.

Paul Jacobs and Raymond James.

Red Wing # 17

2009-02-17T10:44:00.000-05:00

Players were: Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Koester, Keith Rowell, Dan Kelhoffer.

Song List: Billy in the low ground, Flat Lonesome, Hillbilly UFO, I still carry you around, I'll fly away, I've got friends in low places, Jimmy Brown, Lesson too late for the learning, Old Joe Clark, Rise when the rooster crows, Sleep with one eye open, Wabash Cannonball, Wildwood flower, Whiskey 'fore Breakfast, I'll be there, Bobby McGee, Angels carry me home, Mountain Dew, Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, Old Home Town.

Red Wing # 16

2009-02-10T16:19:00.001-05:00

Players were Sandy Siders, Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Koester, Keith Rowell, Dan Kelhoffer. We missed you this week Raymond.

Dan Kelhoffer treated us to a few intresting tunes. Talking Atomic Blues and Leader of the Band just for starters.

Red Wing #15

2009-02-03T15:45:00.000-05:00

Players were Raymond James, Sandy Siders, Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Koester, Keith Rowell, Allen Wilkinson, Jerry Brown, Wesley Tulley.

Jerry and Wesley mentioned that they sometimes play at other venues, the Old Clinton Opra between Gray and Macon, and The Wagon House Opry in Haddock, between Gray and Milledgeville. I believe there's the Juliette Opry also but I've not been.

The Kiwanis need a 10 minute act in March. contact me if you're intrested.

Dan Kelhoffer plays "City of New Orleans"

Paul and Raymond play "Little Georgia Rose".

Red Wing #14

2009-01-27T05:53:00.000-05:00

We have a new Fiddle player this week, Allen Wilkinson. My appologies but we have no audio this week.

Players were Raymond James, Sandy Siders, Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Mike Koester, Keith Rowell and Allen Wilkinson.

Red Wing #13

2009-01-13T11:43:00.000-05:00

Mike Koester, Marvin Payne, and Raymond James

It was great to see eveyone for the first session of 2009. We had Marvin Payne again, knocking out some fine Bass and Guitar. And it was very nice to meet for the first time Mike Koester the Dobro Player. Check out the attached media for a sample of Mike's Dobro playing. What a treat! Raymond suprized us with a couple of completely new ones as always. Where does he get all these intresting old songs?

Players this week were Raymond James, Jack Logan, Keith Rowell, Marvin Payne and Mike Koester.

Red Wing # 12

2008-12-11T14:36:00.011-05:00

Players this week were Raymond James, Oren and Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Jack Logan, Keith Rowell, and Mike Cameron. Mike put some nice polish on Bill Monroe's "Cherokee Shuffle" and we even got about half way through "Dusty Rose".

The recorder and camera both worked this week. It doesn't look like Boomp3 (our audio server) is ever comming back online though. Considering they were free, I can't complain.

Mike Cameron Plays "Cherokee Shuffle".

Here's a little Nancy Blake tune I got in before everyone arrived.

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What is this song that Oren is playing?

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Red Wing # 11

2008-12-03T14:50:00.009-05:00

Players this week were Raymond James, Oren and Sandy Siders, Paul Jacobs, Keith Rowell and Dan Kelhoffer. It was a very fun night, everybody's voices seemed in top shape and we got some nice harmonies on a few oldies. It was very nice to see Dan Kelhoffer again and he graced us with a cool rag about "Gracie Speed" among others.

Raymond played the first song he ever wrote back when he was 11. That was cool, none of us had ever heard that one before. Of course we did the usual race around the track on "Whiskey b'fore breakfast".

Recording efforts disappointed again this week. But thanks to Oren's microphone cords we had sound through the house system so that was cool and a lot easier than lugging around an amp.

Once young musicians

REDWING song lyrics

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the Birdtail King

This charming old song which is the namesake of our project is about an Indian maid longing for her love who is at war. It's an old standard from the 20's to 40's. Besides being a famous song, it refers to our local Indian heritage. The local Creek Indian Chief who represented his tribe in New York in the 1700's was "the Birdtail King". The famous "Rock Eagle" effigy is here, as are the thousands of Golden Eagles it pays homage to. I've counted over 70 in less than an hour directly over my house whirling and gliding in the updrafts, all heading west into the setting sun. It's pretty dramatic. The lesser known "Rock Hawk" effigy is less than 20 miles from the Rock Eagle nearer Lake Oconee. melody.

REDWING
There once was an Indian maid
A shy little prairie maid
Who sang away, a love song gay
While on the prairies she whiled away the day

She loved a warrior bold
This shy little maid of old
But brave and gay he rode away
To a battle far away.

(Chorus)
Now the moon shines bright tonight on pretty Redwing
The breezes sighing, the night birds crying
The moon shines bright on pretty Redwing
Her brave is sleeping, and Redwing's weeping
Her heart away.

She watched for him day and night
She kept the camp fires bright
And under the skies each night she would lay
And dream about his coming by and by

(Chorus)

But when all the braves returned
The heart of Redwing yearned
For far far away her warrior gay
Fell bravely in the fray

(Chorus)

Red Wing # 10

2008-11-30T11:54:00.006-05:00

Players this week were Raymond James, Oren Siders, Paul Jacobs, Keith Rowell and Tom Turner. It was great to have you Tom, you did a really nice job on "Wildwood Flower".

Sorry, no photos or videos this week. Audio service is still offline as well. So here's an old photo instead.

Red Wing # 9

2008-11-22T15:42:00.010-05:00

David

Dan Kelhoffer

Oren Siders

We had two new musicians this week, Dan Kelhoffer and David. Dan did a very nice rendition of "I've got friends in low places" and " Me & Bobbie McGee" among others. David definitely knows his way around a guitar. The audio recorder suffered from a loud hum this week and none of the recordings were salvagable.

Players were Oren and Sandy, Raymond James, Paul Jacobs, Keith Rowell, David ?? and Dan Kelhoffer.

Live at the Plaza Nov. 13th

2008-11-17T10:17:00.003-05:00

Flatrock Bluegrass Band plays "Are you missing me?"
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Brooke Campbell opened the show with lovely vocals and guitar. What a treat. I hope we see her again.

Red Wing # 7

2008-11-06T11:08:00.010-05:00

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Raymond James, Somebody's Walking on my Grave

Paul Jacobs, Somebody's Walking on my Grave

Bob Simon.

Sandy Siders' lovely voice is featured here in "Let me rest".

Bob Simon joined us this week and played banjo and fiddle. We get to see this guy once a year during deer season. He's possibly gonna join us on the 13th so you won't want to miss that. The song "Somebody's Walking on My Grave" was written by Dawn and Raymond. I really like this song. I regret that I missed Sandy's photo but she was outside when the camera came out.

Players were Oren and Sandy, Raymond James, Paul Jacobs, Keith Rowell and Bob Simon.

Red Wing #6

2008-10-31T18:10:00.012-04:00

Players this week, Jack Logan, Oren and Sandy, Raymond James, Keith Rowell, Grady Minter, and a new face, Marvin Payne. Grady played some banjo for us and we were very glad to have him. We don't get to see him all that often. Marvin played some fine guitar and bass, showed us some cool licks on "man of constant sorrow", and played Fleetwood Mac tunes on his bass. I hope we see alot more of you Marvin.

Red Wing # 5

2008-10-22T14:05:00.007-04:00

It was another big week for attendance. Players were, Oren Siders & Sandy, Raymond James, Keith Rowell and Jack Logan. We missed you David and Paul.

Red Wing #4

2008-10-17T05:35:00.006-04:00

We had a big boom in attendance this week. Both players and audience. Players were, Oren Siders & Sandy, Paul Jacobs, Raymond James, David Amonette, Keith Rowell.

I got the recorder to work this week but I failed to get most of the pictures to take. You guys have to remind me to take more pictures.

45 songs and jokes from show #4 follow. Please critique these songs with comments. I'ld start that critique with the fact that the recordings are so poor. I'll work on improving that in the future.

Some have links to Lyrics and videos at the end.

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Who Will Sing For Me
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I Still Carry You Around
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I Still Carry You Around ¯ ² ´ =

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Georgia Rose
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Rosewood Casket
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Cabin on the Hill
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Blue Ridge Mountain Blues
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River Bend
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I Am Weary Let Me Rest
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Pork and Hominy
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Little Mountain Church House
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Cairo Waltz
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Honky Tonk Angel
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Bury Me Beneath the Willow
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2008-10-15T08:42:00.001-04:00

Will the Circle be Unbroken
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Get up John
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Whiskey Before Breakfast ¯²´=

Red Wing #3

2008-10-10T17:34:00.001-04:00

Attendance more than doubled this week to 5. Growth is exponential!

Paul Jacobs, Jude Martincic, Donna Brelsford, and I talked about including some country instruments in the upcomming performance of the Reynolds Chorus.

Paul Jacobs

I tried out the recorder but no luck this week. Sorry Paul.

The following is a recording of Micheal Cameron and Keith Rowell from 2007.

Boomp3.com Jacky Tar
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Red Wing #2

2008-10-03T09:58:00.001-04:00

The turnout this week was twice as many as last week. Two people came.

Paul Jacobs played mandolin like a fiend! (he's notorious for his "lively" tempos). He also gave David and I some great lessons in how to transpose songs from one key to another. Unfortunately I didn't get his photo this week. I'll get it next week though.

David Amonette played some great guitar and sang some Uncle Dave Mason and Norman Blake tunes, not to mention everything from Jim Croche to the Beetles as well.

David Amonette

The show will probably be changed to tuesday nights within the next two weeks so watch this site for details.

Premier Show Sept 25th 2008

2008-10-01T16:22:00.000-04:00

The Plaza Arts Center Eatonton

In the midst of financial cotastrophie on wall street this week, playing songs from the great depression seemed only natural. Raymond James and Keith Rowell Played and sang random old stuff like "you are my flower", "little georgia rose", and a wonderful original written by James and Dawn Cole, "someone's walking on my grave".

I'll make a point to add photos and sound clips to this site each week in future posts...

Keith Rowell

Redwing Old Time Music Show

2008-10-01T16:19:00.002-04:00

Bluegrass and acoustic music of an old time flavor.

Tuesday nights
6:00 until 10:00

The Plaza Arts Center Eatonton

6:00 until 8:00
Free for all Jam

8:00 until 10:00
selected players & invited artists

At 6:00 we begin with a free for all jam. Bring your instruments and pick up a new lick from a fellow musician, or join in a pick up band and practice a new number to do onstage later on. (see the evening’s Host to sign up)

At 8:00 we turn the mike over to the the performers on the sign up list to play as many songs as time allows.

Various invited bands and performers will take the stage on special occasions in this second half of the evening. So sign up for the email list to receive updates.

Thanks and happy picking.

Keith Rowell
706-923-0031

RedWingMusic.blogspot.com

rowell@mindspring.com

Redwing Old Time Music Show

2008-09-03T15:56:00.002-04:00

Bluegrass and acoustic music of an old time flavor.

Tuesday nights
7:00 until 9:00

113 Jefferson St., Eatonton Ga.
On the Courthouse Square

7:00 until 8:00
Free for all Jam

8:00 until 9:00
selected players & invited artists

At 7:00 we begin with a free for all jam. Bring your instruments and pick up a new lick from a fellow musician, or join in a pick up band and practice a new number to do onstage later on. (see the evening’s Host to sign up)

At 8:00 we turn the mike over to the the performers on the sign up list to play as many songs as time allows.

Various invited bands and performers will take the stage on special occasions in this second half of the evening. So sign up for the email list to receive updates.

Thanks and happy picking.

Keith Rowell
706-923-0031

RedWingMusic.blogspot.com

rowell@mindspring.com

Flyer

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Lyrics

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