HARRY ADAM COCHRAN III

Jim Mason contacted me in an effort to find an old friend who played banjo/bluegrass around this area years ago..probably now in his seventies if he is still living..  His friend's name is Harry Adam Cochran III but went by Adam Cochran.


If you know of him, please add a comment and we will forward it to Jim Mason & Patty Corbat

The New Pinecastle Records

Columbus, NC - August 11, 2010 -
In early February 2010, one of the leading bluegrass recording companies, Pinecastle Records, closed its doors due to an unfortunate series of events.  Owner Col. Tom Riggs began to have serious health issues.  The Riggs' family made the decision to close the label and focus on the Colonel's health.  Artists were caught in limbo and their product was quickly going out of print.  A prominent player in the bluegrass industry suddenly went silent.

When a physician, entrepreneur, lover of bluegrass music, and friend of the Riggs' family, Dr. Lonnie Lassiter, heard of Pinecastle closing, he immediately began taking the steps that would ultimately lead to him purchasing the label from the Riggs' family.  As of August 1, 2010, Dr. Lassiter took ownership of the company.  His first decision was to tap two of the company's former executives, both with around five years of experience with the previous company, to head up the new venture.  Ethan Burkhardt was named the company's Vice President of Operations and Matt Hood its Vice President of Public Relations.
Contact information:

Mailing Address:
2881 NC 108 HWY E.
Columbus, NC  28722

Website: (coming soon)

Email: Ethan Burkhardt - ethan@pinecastlemusic.com Matt Hood - matt@pinecastlemusic.com

Booking scam

This scam has been around for a long time but it bears repeating.



Please Be aware of a Scam Targeting Atlanta Bluegrass bands They will contact you by email attempting to book you to a Legitimate Atlanta Venue or Banquet Hall for Specific Dates. Will make check out for a incorrect amount ,Wait tell you to deposit it and ask you to wire the Difference Back to Him.  May ask for a W9  to get your social Secrurity or other personal information. So far they have Targeted 15 or more SEBA Atlanta Bluegrass and Jazz Bands

Where is Bobby Davis?

Bobby Davis

Wheatfield Indiana native and NIBGA member Bobby Davis is the newest member of The James King Band. They are currently working on a new project for Rounder Records to be out in the spring of 2011.

In the past Bobby has toured with Audie Blaylock and Redline, Mike Cleveland and Flamekeeper and Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike. Since he started his touring career in 2004, his work has been featured on 4 albums and numerous demo projects as well as playing 42 states and 13 countries.

Bobby said, After leaving Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, I came back to Indiana to visit and ended up getting a job and staying for the spring and part summer.  I was working at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso, IN.
 Continuing he said,  As of the end of June, I became the newest member of the James King Band out of Virginia.

James King with Bobby will be at the Flatland Bluegrass barn on August 29. The show is almost sold out so advanced reservations are suggested.

Counterfeit $50 circulating in Indiana

Excellent quality fake $50 bills are being passed in southern Indiana. They are made by bleaching a $5 bill then reprinting it as a $50. Be sure to check for the various security measures that the US Treasury incorporates into $50 bills.

Here is a picture of the security thread in newer bills. On the $50 the words USA 50 is repeated. Look for it when you get a $50.

Mitch Jayne, Dillards bass player dies

He passed away Monday, August 2, 2010 after a brief bout with cancer. The Bluegrass Blog has more details and a video of him introducing Dooley.

Melvin Goins has heart attack

Melvin Goins hospitalized

Labor Day Adopt a band hosts needed

Hi!

I still have several bands that would LOVE to have a host family for the upcoming festival. The families that did it this spring all had glowing reports and said they had a blast. If you'd like to get in on the action and have one of these bands jamming under YOUR camper awning, let me know! Your only obligation is to provide a place for the band to relax between shows, however, every family this spring provided at least one meal or snacks.

Get together with your friends and ADOPT a band!

Please email me at cooperrider at yahoo.com.

See you in a few weeks!
Chris