Cherryholmes is disbanding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM CHERRYHOLMES
(Jan. 12, 2011)

To Our Dear Friends and Fans:

We want to let you all know that "Cherryholmes" (the group) is officially disbanding. Our final performances will be on May 6 at the Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Festival in Denton, NC and May 7 at Houstonfest in Galax, VA.

Many of you have watched us from the beginning. You've seen our children grow into young adults. Though it is bittersweet, there comes a time in a family when seasons change. We've always known this season would come. Now that it has, we believe it is only right that our young folks be allowed to follow their own dreams and goals for the future. With spouses to consider and differing career aspirations, they deserve the freedom to choose their own paths without the extreme interdependence that exists in a family business.

Nearly twelve years ago, God sent our family on an amazing adventure. We are blessed to have traveled hundreds of thousands of miles, playing the music we've created and loved. We've seen the beauty of our great country as well as much of the world. We've met and made true friendships with our icons. It has been an honor to receive several Grammy nominations and Entertainer awards. Of course, the honor of regularly performing on the Grand Ole Opry is the pinnacle of our experiences. We all look forward to the next chapter of our adventure.

First, we want to thank Ricky Skaggs and our friends at Skaggs Family Records for all they have done to help us – for believing in us, encouraging us, praying for us, and working long hours to help us get our music out. We want to thank our agent Toby Tumarkin and the staff at Columbia Artist Management for getting us into some of the most beautiful theaters in the country, for opening the doors to symphony performances, and for our wonderful experiences in the UK.

We also want to express our sincere appreciation to Black Diamond, First Quality Music, Dana Bourgeois, Gibson, Frank Daniels, and Steve Huber for allowing us to have the very best in products and instruments.

Most of all, we want to thank all of you, our friends and fans, for your love and support over the years. It has been our privilege to be allowed to entertain you. Please check our schedule for performances through May 6 and 7. We hope to see you there or somewhere down the trail.

God bless you,

Jere and Sandy Cherryholmes
and the Cherryholmes Family

IBMA request responses to survery

To International Bluegrass Music Assoc. (IBMA) members, non-members and friends of the bluegrass community:

The IBMA Board would like your help by sharing your opinions on a number of topics important to our future.

Click here to participate in the survey (21 questions):
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Your responses will be anonymous.

We are undertaking a major self-evaluation, deliberating how to improve at every level in our main job - "helping bluegrass" - and delivering more value to members. Your candid and thoughtful opinions on 21 questions in this survey are encouraged and should only take 10 minutes.
Your responses are anonymous and will be compiled with others from around the world.

This is the first of a series of surveys to understand how the organization and our World of Bluegrass week can be of most value to people in bluegrass.
We need input on what to change, what not to change, what is important to you and what is less important. Answers will be carefully tabulated, and the results will be shared with our leadership and summarized for our members and other interested parties.


Whether you are a current or former member of IBMA or have never been a member -- if you care about bluegrass we want to hear from you.
Your opinions matter and we appreciate you taking just a few moments to help.

Thank you!

Stan Zdonik
IBMA President and Board Chairperson


Please respond to all 21 questions by January 18, 2011 https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FUTUREIBMAEVENTS 

Warning RV scam

We got a call yesterday asking what we thought about a GREAT deal on a Jayco trailer. Only $2,500 for a big 2006 unit on eBay with free shipping. The book value appeared to be over $12,000! What a deal! Just one problem, it was a phishing scam. If you had paid $2,500 you would have never heard from them again. The web site was an eBay look alike, not really eBay. Upon investigation, I found the same bargain on Craigslist throughout the country. Many of the sites had alreay flagged the information as a phishing scheme.

Many bluegrass'ers are campers and often looking for great deals. If it is almost too good to be true ...

GrassStreet Christmas card

GrassStreet send a Christmas video card that included several photos of their stay at the Kendallville bluegrass festival over Labor Day 2010.

Spinney Brothers House concert Feb. 13, 2011

Jim & Linda Winger have announced that they will be hosting the Spinney Brothers at a house concert on February 13. Contribution are suggested at $15 each.

"We have room for about 30 folks in our living room so it is first come first served with RSVP required.", Jim said.


"The plan is a 1 hour set, a 30 minute break and a 40 minute second set. We will furnish soft drinks but carry-in snacks for the break are encouraged. The concert will start at 6:30p.m. and will conclude around 9:30p.m. If you can make it call us at 260-432-4485.", he continued. Our address is 5034 Wapiti Driver, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

The Spinneys will be in the area without any gigs from Feb. 14-16. On Feb. 17 they have to be in Williamsville, NY. If you are interested in having them at your location on Monday or Tuesday, call for contact information.

Songwriting Contest May 21-22, 2011

The West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association is hosting their first songwriting contest. The on-site competition will begin May 21, with finals on May 22. There will be competitions in both Gospel and Secular music with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in each category. The grand prize winner will receive a recording session of their song at White Falcon Studio in Fruitport, Michigan. For location and other info, contact  Ruthann Eilers, RuthAnnEilers@hotmail.com

Fran Adams, 81, died Jan 2, 2010

Fran and his wife Jane who recently passed away, were long time members of NIBGA.  We first knew of Fran when he came to Hillbrook Campground near Ottawa, OH with his friend George Page in the '80s. They came in a van and parked not too far from us. They played beautiful music all weekend. 


I later years we met his daughter Sandy Tedford and through her became more acquainted with Jane and Fran. 


Full obituary and funeral info is at Hirsch Funeral Home, 507 West Exchange Street, Crete, IL 60417-2107 (708) 755-9014