Lovin' Bluegrass Photography & Video

03/06/2024

Well my last post was about my friend Tim James. I talked about how we catch up on emails occasionally. Today I received one I never wanted to read. Many of you may know Tim if you lived in Central NC and followed Carolina Junction. Unfortunately, he lost his 23 year old son in a plane crash. His only child. Tim lived a few miles from my house many years till he relocated several years back for work. My heart is broken. Tim is one of the good guys. Someone I can always count on if I need a friend. Makes me sick to my stomach. Please remember them in your prayers. It took Tim a while to let me know. I'm sure it was hard for him to type. I should of knew there was a reason he had been on my mind.

DALLAS TEXAS – Logan Timothy James, beloved son of Tim and Kim James entered eternal rest on January 24, 2024, at the age of 23. He was born on November 3, 2000, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. His life was tragically cut short in a plane crash where Logan was always at peace doing what he […]

02/29/2024

16 years ago I uploaded my first bluegrass video to YouTube. Back then I was told I would get in trouble. I am used to trouble. I was managing booking for a few bands at the time. I knew they needed to be promoted with a video. Hardly a bluegrass video could be found online at the time. Back then I had a 3 MP camera. If it weren't for this banjo playing fella I most likely wouldn't of ever picked up a camera. Lord knows I love a banjo and a high tenor voice (like Mike Jenkins owns). I filmed many a legend such as JD Crow, Charlie Cushman and one I love to pieces Jim Fraley. JD made me sweat profusely just talking to him. A shy pig Farmer's Daughter from the flat land of NC. I remember Jeff Parker pulling me to dance during a performance at Myrtle Beach and I was red as a beat. He apologized later. Even if someone mentioned my name from the stage I would get hot inside. I was the last person I would of ever dreamed to be put into the limelight. My daddy was a seen and not heard kinda man. Stern. Made me believe in children so much. Encouraging them. I can say a child has never let me down...parents are a whole different story. Young people and old find your purpose and follow your dreams. As a child daddy loved Hee Haw, specially Grandpa Jones. I grew up on good documentaries and TV that was worth watching. I always was taking photos as a child. History was important to my Daddy and that transferred to me. God bless Tim James for all the adventures he started by being a good friend I wanted to help out. Helping out some doesn't always end well. Tim and I still occasionally email each other to catch up. Below is one of those first videos. Tim on banjo. We meet thru work his company maintained our fleet of mixers.

Tim James on banjo in a noisy Rudionos in Fuquay-Varina. He's an excellent songwriter for anyone looking for songs. I can put you in touch with my dear friend. From a lifetime ago it seems. Carolina Junction will always be special in my heart. I would guess the video is around 23 yrs old as Tim's son is now in college. He was not born when I met Tim. I think I filmed it to send out on a CD to promoters long before I uploaded it.

The Classic "John Henry" song performed by the Carolina Junction Band. Performed the Tim James way, on the banjo.

02/29/2024

Wayne Henderson Music Festival,Inc
Details: https://www.waynehenderson.org/
Forms online. Make sure you meet the deadlines!
Last chance as this will be the last festival.
My birthday week so I normally can't make it but I may try.
Beautiful place, beautiful people, and beautiful music.
Highlighting Wayne Henderson...what more can be said?

02/16/2024

Since I have been enjoying some me time I have worked on family genealogy and found out I am related to Hiatts from the mountain areas of NC. Maybe there is hope that mountain music runs thru my veins. Genes are interesting because my Daddy loved the music I love....the Hiatt clan is related on my Mama's side...her maiden name is Ross and her Mom was a Ring. So happy to find out this information! Makes me cherish even more a couple Hiatt videos I have filmed.

02/15/2024

Info: https://www.abingdonfiddlers.com/

02/14/2024

Tonight

Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.

02/14/2024

02/08/2024

Event: Friday Night Bluegrass: River Ridge
Date: 02/16/2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro NC 27203

Friday Night Bluegrass is a reoccurring program at the Sunset Theatre that presents local as well as regional bluegrass talent on the third Friday of the month. This month's concert will feature a new bluegrass band, River Ridge. All local to North Carolina, the members are Bob Dotson from Rockingha...

02/06/2024

Playlist of The Dusty River Band filmed at The Swanee Theatre...enjoy!

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02/04/2024

A night out enjoying music from another former country gentleman brought back memories of this special one. Bill was one of a kind. I loved the time we enjoyed together on the bluegrass road. The night he passed I had no idea he was ill. Something woke me up and wouldn't let me go back to sleep with him on my mind. So I did a search and found out he had passed hours earlier. By morning I took some of my favorite footage of him and created this tribute for his beautiful daughter in Florida. This brought me a new friendship. She is one special person like her Daddy. We love and miss you Bill Yates. I bet you are up there telling some tales. All who knew you were the fortunate ones. What a voice.

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02/02/2024

Blue grass legends, Authentic Unlimited are returning to the Swanee Stage Friday, February 2nd. The Dusty River Band to open at 7pm! Going to be a great show you don't want to miss it!

02/02/2024

I'm needing contact info for Danny Lee Davis if anyone has a phone number or email please send it to [email protected]
Thanks!

01/23/2024

Going to be a good night of bluegrass if you are near the The Swanee Theatre in Kannapolis, North Carolina

Authentic Unlimited Band with The Dusty River Band February 2nd

Blue grass legends, Authentic Unlimited are returning to the Swanee Stage Friday, February 2nd. The Dusty River Band to open at 7pm! Going to be a great show you don't want to miss it!

01/18/2024

Newly formed band with some familiar face. Please go give them a welcome to Facebook.

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Musician/band

01/17/2024

Didn't get the privilege of knowing Brien as well as I would have liked. Always busy filming. The few times we did get to chat I enjoyed every second. He was such a talented man. His family always by his side. I feel people sometimes without even having to know them. I miss his playing and seeing him around even tho most times it was from a distance. Man do I love a good banjo tune played just right! I pray, as always, his family is doing well. I can't imagine their void especially during the holidays. Hope they are well and happy. Living life to the fullest. Filming as much as I did...he stood out.

Brien Fain - Enjoyed your pickin' so much! Blue Ridge National Heritage https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/artist/brien-fain/ Folkways - Just Around The Bin P...