I picked up a Shure SM81 microphone the other day to add to my recording mic cabinet. It's a high quality mic that really does a good job on acoustic guitar and other wood instruments. I've had my eye on one for a while and finally stepped up and bought one. I'm looking forward to hearing the results soon with my Collins D1 guitar as I am working on a project here in my home studio.

He's a pic of the band on stage at the Fall 09 Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival in Dallas Ga.

I traveled up to Maple Street Guitars yesterday and picked up a new Collings D1 guitar. The folks up there really take pride in what they do and I enjoyed my visit. Thanks Keith for all your help. The D1 is a great sounding guitar with balance and lots of volume. I'm looking forward to picking it on stage next week at the Red Light Cafe and at the Raccoon Creek Bluegrass festival.











www.collingsguitars.com

Connie and I recent went to the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee. We had a great time and had a chance to hear the bluegrass show and our friend Larry Stephenson.
Here are a few pics from the show.

I had a chance to have my oldest son Andy play on stage with me on June 20th at the Hollonville Opry House. This was the first time we have had a chance to pick together on stage, Andy did a great job and I'm so proud of him. A special thanks to my great friend Michelle Philips for helping us out on Bass.

A few pics of the band I play in...Peachtree Station up at the Everett's Music Barn benefit in Swanee Ga on Saturday June 6th.

Thge city of Villa Rica offers a 2 day spring festival including some great bluegrass music and it's Free....
Here are a few pics of the Mountain Heart show









Bullsboro



The Bluegrass 5



Here is a pic of James Watson enjoying the music

I had a chance to pick with Peachtree Station Bluegrass Band this week and I had a great time. They are all top notch musicians with excellent vocals. Thanks to Scott Woody - Banjo, Melody Armstrong-Bass , Tom Mendenhall - Mandolin and Steve Schaaf - Dobro.

Check out their website and Myspace page

Some pics of the Bluegrass show at the Hitching Post Music Barn in Woodland Ala. on February 6th featuring Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time. Bullsboro Bluegrass Band was the opening act.



Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time









Bullsboro Bluegrass Band


Donnie Lee ( Bass ) Mike Steed ( Guitar)



Zach Steed ( Guitar ) David Steed ( Mandolin )



Barry Waldrip ( Banjo )

I recently aquired some new equipment and software for my home studio. I purchased an Apogee Duet interface and Logic software so all my recording on is controlled and stored on my Mac. I can believe the sound quality the Apogee provides and how easy Logic is to operate. You can learn more about the Apogee Duet by clicking here.

This past weekend I traveled down to Hoofer's Gospel and Bluegrass barn in LaGrange Ga to MC the bluegrass festival along with my great friend Donnie Lee. Michael Cleveland and the Flamekeeper Band was the host band and there was lots of great talent throughout the three days including Rhonda Vincent, the Dailey Vincent Band, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Charlie Sizemore, the Bluegrass Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Bullsboro, The Snyder Family and the Crossties Band.

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage



The Dailey Vincent Band



Dan Paisley & Southern Grass

It's lots of fun being able to talk with all the artist backstage and see all my friends that come to shows. Of course I take the opportunity to snap a few photo's while I'm there too. You can visit the Hoofer's website to see upcoming shows.