I have finally gotten the videos that I took at the Lakes Bluegrass Festival in Pine River, MN uploaded so will try to give you proper links (I am adding the material on each band from the Lakes Bluegrass Festival flyer:
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| The Kody Norris Show - Tennessee
Always maintaining a sharp professional appearance, complete with
colorful rhinestone suits and cowboy hats, The Kody Norris Show gives a
bluegrass fan one of the most solid, entertaining and
animated performances they will ever experience. The performances of The
Kody Norris Show are reminiscent of traditional bluegrass artists, yet
Kody brings his own special, distinct flair to the
music. The band works regularly on the Cumberland Highlanders Show, a
weekly Bluegrass Program on the nationally acclaimed RFD-TV network.
From the first note, The Kody Norris Show will fully
captivate your attention and make you laugh, cry, and stomp your feet
all in one performance.
Kody is backed up by one of the most high energy bands in bluegrass today, The Watauga Mountain Boys. The twin fiddles of Michael Feagan and Mary Rachel Nalley truly compliment the performance. Michael is Grammy Award winning fiddler, with a long resume including, Bill Monroe and Jerry Reed. Mary Rachel has traveled and performed with many bluegrass acts including Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers. Jake Burrows handles the five string banjo duties as well as a fine high tenor vocal part for the band, and the upright acoustic bass is played by Ben Silcox. |
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The Malpass Brothers - North Carolina
If you like cornbread & hush puppies, you’re gonna love the
Malpass Brothers. If you like sweet tea, barbecue & collards,
you’re gonna love the Malpass Brothers. If you like
clean fresh air over a freshly-plowed field, if you like a great big ol’
corn puddin’ at a homecoming covered dish, you’re gonna love the
Malpass Brothers. That’s a promise. (And you
don’t lie about a covered dish supper.)
This is the real deal, folks. There is no pretense. This is music steeped in the legacy of the Louvin Brothers, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Sr. & others. Count on classic, real country. Count on new Malpass tunes. Count on a couple of old-time traditional gospels. Count on their probably coming down into the house at intermission and asking what you’d like to hear. Count on giggles and ribbing between brothers, along with daddy on the bass, who’s bound to be thinking, “What the hell are they doing now?” Count on some big, high man hair, and maybe an Elvis twitch or two. Count on lines at the CD table … and count on logging on to see where they’ll be next. |
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| Nightflyer - Ohio
Nightflyer, named in honor of Tony Rice’s song and album of the same
name, consists of a group of talented professionals, hailing from
Southwestern Ohio. The band is a perfect blend of
contemporary bluegrass with strong traditional roots, a little gospel
and just a touch of the blues thrown in – all culminating in a
distinctive Nightflyer sound wrapped up in an entertaining show
that appeals to all types of bluegrass fans.
The band’s lead singer and guitarist Richard Propps, consistently receives rave reviews on his powerful and often awe-inspiring vocals (polished by years on the Southern Gospel circuit) and excellent guitar playing. Superb mandolinist and occasional lead vocalist Rick Hayes, spent four years touring nationally with the Gibson Brothers, and received a coveted Highlight Review from Bluegrass Unlimited on his solo CD, “Fly By Night.” Tony Kakaris is the rock solid heartbeat of Nightflyer on the standup bass, lending baritone as well as lead vocals to the group. Tim Jackson adds spice to the mix with his fiery dobro performances, and an occasional baritone and lead as well. Rounding out the sound is Ronnie Stewart, contributing killer banjo, and sweet lyrical tenor and lead vocals. Each individual is outstanding on his own, but this is truly a band that is greater than the sum of its parts. |
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The Baker Family - Missouri
The Baker Family is a high energy bluegrass band from south central
Missourri. They dazzle audiences at bluegrass events throughout the
United States from Maine to California and are making their
second appearance at the Lakes Bluegrass Festival. CLICK HERE for video |
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| Sara Mae & The Birkland Boys - Minnesota -
Sarah Mae and the Birkeland Boys are a family band from Minnesota
that blends “relative” harmonies with a toe-tapping mix of mostly
original bluegrass, folk and gospel songs. Sarah Mae and “the
boys” please audiences of all musical tastes and ages — mixing the sweet
sound of bluegrass with engaging harmonies, skillful instrumentation, a
kindred spirit and a dry twist of humor. CLICK HERE for video
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| The High 48's - Minnesota
Since forming in northeast Minneapolis in 2006, The High 48s have
been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass
with a modern attitude. They’re a band with one foot in tradition and the other in the world
of music today, and one of the few who can find an overlooked bluegrass
classic in a song by M. Ward or the Clash then
throw down hard on a standard by Bill Monroe.
The High 48s are also a band of songwriters. Here, too, they take a modern approach, heeding the well-worn advice to writers: write what you know. Their songs ring true to their everyday lives as northern city-folk rather than an imagined “sweet, sunny south” of coal mines and dark hollers. The High 48s take their name from railroad slang for the boxcars used to transport troops on the front lines in WWI. Originally called a “40 and 8” because it could hold forty men or eight horses, the boxcar was later used in the US on fast-moving “hot shot” freight trains by train-hoppers looking for work during the Great Depression. |
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I somehow got the Erics Dance Band, from
Wednesday night's video sandwiched on
both sides of a couple performances
of Tim & Cindy & Friends all in
one video.
 Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp
Erics Dance Band - Minnesota
Eric has been playing in central Minnesota for many years and has earned a faithful
Tim and Cindy have been performing throughout Minnesota and
surrounding states for over 30 years. They have performed both as a duo
and with several well-known bluegrass and country bands, and
have recorded several CD's, the latest being an all-gospel project.Tim
and Cindy are the founders of the Lakes Bluegrass Festival and
continue to manage all of the entertainment at the event. They are
joined by various talented musical friends to perform Saturday
and Sunday at the Festival.
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| Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers - Ohio
Joe Mullins &
The Radio Ramblers have an energetic mix of quality
Bluegrass and Gospel music, a professional presentation, inventive
instrumental work, a wide variety of vocal arrangements
including a capella quartets and tasteful, down-home humor. Their
professionalism and successful, heavily played recordings have
kept them in demand with a national audience. JMRR have been seen by
thousands of fans across the country at nearly every
national bluegrass event.
A contributing factor to JMRR’s success is their active marketing
capabilities, due to Mullins’ network of radio stations in the Midwest,
including a 24/7 webcast available at
myclassiccountry.com or the new “Classic Country Radio” app for Android
and iPhone. Website: www.radioramblers.com
CLICK HERE for my video 
The Clay Hess Band - Ohio
Clay's first introduction to many was as the lead guitarist for Ricky
Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, winning a Grammy Award during his tenure
there. After departing Skaggs,
Hess toured and recorded with several of the top bands in the genre.
With the help of long time friend and musical comrade Randy Kohrs, Clay
recorded his critically acclaimed solo CD
"Rain" with the title track going to #1 on the Bluegrass Today
chart. The success of the project directly led to the formation of The
Clay Hess Band in 2012.
"Growing up in a musical family, it wasn't hard to find an instrument laying around to plunk on". Pair that with having a desire to learn, a passion for music, and a wealth of people to learn from and you get a musician. "Having a family of talented players and singers is an advantage if you can keep your ears open and your mouth shut. I should have done more of both." Today with The Clay Hess Band you can hear the result of all the jam sessions, bar gigs, bluegrass festivals, and hours learning from relatives/musicians/recordings. Known for his syncopated sense of timing, Hess always tries to keep you guessing what is coming next. CLICK HERE for video 
Tony Rook Band - Minnesota
Born and raised in North Carolina, Tony Rook is no bluegrass novice.
He picked up his first guitar at the age of 12, rocking out in the local
music scene before returning to his bluegrass roots.
Tony, now a multi-instrumentalist, describes his music as “incredibly
personal.” His songs convey real-life experiences and hardships through
soulful lyrical arrangements and intricate guitar
riffs. In their debut project “Reflections,” released in October 2018, Tony
Rook Band showcases nine original tracks of contemporary bluegrass out
of the eleven tracks. CLICK HERE for video
Shaffers Lost 40 - Minnesota
A central Minnesota favorite consisting of members of the talented Shaffer Family from Brainerd, MN.
  This is almost 6 hours and took some doing when I was just holdiing up the camera by hand in the crowd. Some of it is not the best in regard picature, but sound comes through well. I intend to record it all as audio to a flash drive for when we are driving. Enjoy, Lynn |
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