Episode #1 - Tim Krekel     Americana

Tim has enjoyed success on many levels: He’s earned acclaim by writing hit songs for numerous artists, toured the States and Europe a few times, and collaborated live and in the studio with many performers. He also found time to record several critically acclaimed albums of his own prolific brand rock and roll tunes that are as about as infectious as they come.

www.timkrekel.com

Episode #2 - The Coal Men         folk rock

"Beauty," scheduled for April release, spans The Coal Men's full range of capabilities, from delicate acoustic stylings to straight-out rock, with a touch of country twang that hints at the band's Southern roots. Most of all, it's a collaboration of talents. In the past year, longtime friends Coleman, Ray and Hitch brought on friends - and seasoned performers - Chris Frame (Son Volt) on guitar and Jen Gunderman (The Jayhawks, Dag) on keyboards. Together, the five perform with the assurance of musicians who've spent many a long night together - "one of Music City's strongest, nerviest rock acts," according to Tennessean music critic Peter Cooper.

http://www.thecoalmen.com

Episode #3 - Rough Edges Band      bluegrass

Rough Edges is a bluegrass group with an emphasis on musical talent and entertainment. The band has a combined experience of nearly 100 years of playing music. They like to think of themselves as musicians who play great music the way people remember it. They truly try not to sound like anyone else. Thus, putting the band's own grassy spin on each tune!

http://www.roughedgesband.net

Episode #4 - X Miss America's with Ab the Flagman           Americana

X Miss Americas is a mix of blues, country and rock-n-roll. Ab can be found singing, sliding and jiving with X Miss America's thoughout the Southeast. Driven by passion, country singer/songwriter Ab the Flagman’s rootsy, yet velvety, baritone twang takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster ride. A multitalented artist, Ab expresses feelings through words and music like no other. Yet his haunting, longing tones are reminiscent of the old style southern Memphis greats -- with an occasional smattering of Native American Indian influence.

 http://www.xmissamericas.com

Photo by Bill Emory

Episode #5 - Doug & Telisha Williams          Folk 

Doug and Telisha Williams embody the true Southern songwriting tradition. Playing what they call Fuel Injected Folk, this husband and wife duo hail from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Their roots are real, their words are true, and their energy is contagious.

 http://www.dandtw.com

Episode #6 - Ponty's Camper         Roots/Bluegrass 

Oct. 3 at 9 PM, repeat Sat. Oct. 6 at 10:30 PM

All of the members of Ponty's Camper have played music accross Kentucky since way before the turn of the century. Ponty's Camper was formed to bring a unique form of Kentucky hillbilly music to the rest of the world. The members wanted to create a band where the music is Uniquely Kentucky, by blending rock and roll influence with old time traditional mountain music.

http://www.myspace.com/pontyscamper

Photo by Mike Pry

Episode #7 - GiGi Dover and the Big Love         Funky, Southern Rock & Blues 

Oct. 10 at 9 PM, repeat Sat. Oct. 13 at 9 PM

Gigi is a soulful, southern songstress, a brilliant songwriter and a breath of fresh air when she takes the stage to deliver the goods. Gigi Dover is the real deal. Her roots are evident in every facet of her music. She offers up a healthy dose of southern mystique that can only occur naturally. Thru imagery and melody, Dover weaves sonic warmth, mystery, charm and even a bit of humor into her music, then delivers it with the passion, conviction and presence of a veteran rock chic.

http://www.gigidover.net

Photo by Mike Pry

Episode #9 - Dry Valley Gamblers         Bluegrass/Roots 

Oct. 24 at 9 PM, repeat Sat. Oct. 27 at 10 PM

The sound of the music draws strongly from bluegrass, but blues, country and folk influences all come together to achieve the end result. If that result should mean that you dance all night with a bottle in your hand then, in our eyes, we have done our job. That being said, perhaps another mission of the band is to keep alive the music that is quickly disappearing in today’s fast-paced, superficial society.

myspace link

Episode #10 - The Ballinger's         Bluegrass

Oct. 31 at 9 PM, repeat Sat. Nov. 3 at 9 PM


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Len Ognibene
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Episode #1 - National Slide Guitar Champion, Kraig Kenning, part 1
for artist information http://www.kraigkenning.com

Episode #2 - The Ballingers with a guest appearance by Jack Sallee, part 1
for artist information email plucker@frontiernet.net

Episode #3 - Warren Gently, part 1
for artist information email warrengently@yahoo.com

Episode #4 - National Slide Guitar Champion, Kraig Kenning, part 2
for artist information http://www.kraigkenning.com

Episode #5-The Ballingers with a guest appearance by Jack Sallee, part 2
for artist information email plucker@frontiernet.net

Episode #6 - Warren Gently, part 2
for artist information email warrengently@yahoo.com

Episode #7- 4th annual Gallery Open House Nov. 17-19 2006. Performers include: Zach Taylor, Warren Gently, Kraig Kenning, The Ballingers.

Episode #8- Highlights of the first seven episodes.

Thanks to everyone who performed on the Sundown Stage!

Location Audio Recording provided by:
WoodTent Audio
Len Ognibene
931-498-2024