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International Bluegrass Vol. 28, No. 5 May 2013
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International Bluegrass International Bluegrass Music Assocation Vol. 28 | No. 5 | May 2013
IBMA Staff Nancy Cardwell Executive Director Jill Crabtree Member / Convention Services Director Taylor Coughlin Publications Editor / Special Projects Director Katherine Coe Administrative / Media Assistant
Cover story 3 | Wide Open Bluegrass 2013 Lineup
Features 5 | "Wanted Dead or Alive: Traditional Bluegrass
Music" Peter Rowan interview by Bill Conger 8 | Get IBMA Awesome: May is Membership Month 12 | Backyard Bluegrass Sessions Heat Up
NEWs 10 | IBMA Board Meeting Highlights: Spring 2013 11 | Raleigh Preview Weekend 13 | Nominations Open For Special Awards 14 | Sponsorship Webinar, May 16
Departments 9 | New IBMA Members 16 | Fresh Sounds 18 | Bluegrass Music Industry News 20 | Heard 'Round the World
IB | International Bluegrass Editor: Taylor Coughlin email@example.com Designer: Katherine Coe email@example.com INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS (ISSN #1095-0605) IBMA: Working together for high standards of professionalism, a greater appreciation for our music, and the success of the worldwide bluegrass community. The monthly emailed publication of the International Bluegrass Music Association; 608 W. Iris Drive; Nashville, TN 37204; USA; Phone: 615-256-3222, 888-GET-IBMA; FAX: 615-256-0450; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; Website: www.ibma.org Statements of fact and opinion are made on the responsibility of the writers alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of the officers, directors, staff or members of IBMA. Portions of International Bluegrass may be reprinted provided that explicit citation of the source is made: "Reprinted with permission from International Bluegrass, the publication of the International Bluegrass Music Association, www.ibma.org."
Initial Talent Lineup Announced for IBMA's
WIDE OPEN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Special collaboration between bluegrass titans Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, Del McCoury and Tony Rice, in addition to Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell, and Punch Brothers, are the first performers announced for the two-day Raleigh, NC festival; tickets go on sale this month
The International Bluegrass Music Association – IBMA – is pleased to make its first announcement of talent for the newly-named Wide Open Bluegrass festival, to be held at the Raleigh, NC Convention Center and Amphitheater on September 27th and 28th. The initial slate of artists scheduled to perform at the Wide Open Bluegrass festival include a special collaboration between bluegrass giants Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, Del McCoury and Tony Rice, a performance from one of the most anticipated tours of the summer, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring Edie Brickell and the acclaimed Punch Brothers, with their first appearance at the IBMA festival. Tickets for the Wide Open Bluegrass festival will go on sale May 15 for IBMA members and May 29 for the general public. Bluegrass fans can join IBMA in order to take advantage of
early ticket availability and member discount rates, by calling 1-888-GET-IBMA or going to www.ibma.org. Serving as onstage "mistress of ceremonies" for the Wide Open Bluegrass festival is celebrated banjo player/songwriter Abigail Washburn. Additional ticket information for the Wide Open Bluegrass festival – as well as the full slate of performers - will be announced in the coming weeks. The two-day festival is part of IBMA's annual World of Bluegrass event: bluegrass music's annual industry gathering and family reunion. Held for the first time in Raleigh, North Carolina, World of Bluegrass runs from September 24-28. The International Bluegrass Music Association – IBMA – is the professional trade organization for the global bluegrass music community. International Bluegrass 3
Friday night's performance from artists Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, Del McCoury and Tony Rice offers a unique reunion of recipients of IBMA's inaugural International Bluegrass Music Awards, presented in 1990—a group of artists whose names are synonymous not just with the best in today's bluegrass, but with the most memorable acoustic music of any kind. Rooted in tradition yet with distinctive, forward-looking visions that have propelled bluegrass music into the 21st century and brought its sounds and influences around the world, these are true masters who are equally at ease in bringing audiences to the edges of their seats with finely-wrought intimacy, and to their feet with bold instrumental virtuosity and signature vocals. Individually, they have been among the genre's most important role models and musical mentors for the current generation of bluegrass musicians. Though they're friends and colleagues of long standing, this appearance marks their first time together on stage in more than 20 years. Mark Schatz, Bass Player of the Year in 1994-1995, will be standing in for the late Roy Huskey, Jr., who took top IBMA honors on Bass from 1990-93. Audiences are already familiar with the award-winning combination of actor/musician Steve Martin and the Grammy-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers; the addition of artist Edie Brickell to their spring/summer tour – which will take them from Town Hall in NYC to the LA's Hollywood Bowl - has made them on of the most talked-about tours of the year. The Washington Post has nothing but praise for Martin and Brickell's new Rounder album, "Love Has Come For You, " declaring that "Mixing the traditional with the modern, Brickell and Martin find a comfortable groove on what may seem like an unlikely collaboration but that turns out to be a perfect fit."
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Saturday night's Punch Brothers, led by widely acknowledged mandolin genius Chris Thile, have earned acclaim by blending the traditional interplay of bluegrass instruments with the complexity of chamber music—and a healthy dose of contemporary indie sensibility. "With a new host city on the horizon for our annual World of Bluegrass gathering, it was the perfect time for IBMA to assemble a spectacular, one-of-a-kind artistic lineup to celebrate the move," said IBMA Executive Director, Nancy Cardwell. IBMA's World of Bluegrass 2013 will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Red Hat Amphitheater—all within easy walking distance of each other. Evening showcases will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center and at various venues in town. For more details and to purchase tickets/register for World of Bluegrass 2013, IBMA Awards, "Wide Open Bluegrass" weekend festival and showcase passes, visit www.worldofbluegrass.org or call 1-888GET-IBMA. Follow IBMA's World of Bluegrass news at f and on t (@intlbluegrass, #ibma, #wob2013, #bluegrassnation and #bluegrass). For more info, contact: Judy McDonough, McDonough Media 615-243-5994, firstname.lastname@example.com Taylor Coughlin, IBMA 615-256-3222 email@example.com
Wanted Dead or Alive: Traditional Bluegrass Music
Peter Rowan, Bobby Osborne, and others talk old school and the new school. Click here to listen to "That's All She Wrote" By Bill Conger
Is traditional bluegrass music going the way of the dinosaur? With many founding fathers of the music now deceased, some aficionados of the genre fear that the music the original class of true bluegrass created will pass away too. "I think traditional bluegrass is becoming extinct for the younger generation of players and possibly the fans within their generation," said IBMA Hall of Fame member Bobby Osborne. In fact, he foresees traditional bluegrass snuffed out by the next century with no audience to support it. However, another member of the older generation of bluegrass holds a more optimistic outlook. "Bluegrass will survive," said Peter Rowan, who in his 20s was one of Bill Monroe's bluegrass boys. "I know that there is this fear that everything will all be lost somehow. It's part of my music crusade to keep it alive." As part of Rowan's campaign to preserve traditional bluegrass music, he recorded The Old School (Compass Records), produced
by Alison Brown, with an intergenerational mix of musicians. "I came up through the old school, where you were tested, literally, on the bandstand," Rowan recalls. "You didn't go to college and study the guitar or fiddle, like people do nowadays. You learned by jumping into a jam session where you were expected to hold a part." On the album he featured some of the early teachers of bluegrass like Osborne on the duet "Stealing My Time," Del McCoury on "That's All She Wrote" and Jesse McReynolds' mandolin playing on "Mountain Man's Dreams." Rowan also welcomed to the studio younger players who are seen as the future torchbearers of bluegrass. Michael Cleveland, Bryan Sutton, Jeremy Garrett (Infamous Stringdusters), the Traveling McCoury's, Don Rigsby, Chris Henry and members of Rowan's band among others added their talented touch to the project. Rowan's approach to keeping traditional bluegrass alive is through Monroe-inspired International Bluegrass 5
new material as the singer/songwriter demonstrated with 11 of his originals on this album. "I don't want it to sound like the old material, but I want it to have that same kind of spontaneity and freshness. I like to find out what makes bluegrass, bluegrass, and then explore those aspects rather than trying to keep everything sounding like what people imagine bluegrass to sound like." Part of the disagreement over traditional bluegrass music's future survival begins with differing views on how it is defined. "I can't really define it, and I really wouldn't want to," Rowan said. "It's just when you listen to music with somebody or you witness a vibe, a feeling, where two people kind of look at each other and say uh-huh, that feels cool right there." "Bluegrass, as I know it today," explains Osborne, "became the only way when Earl Scruggs stepped on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on the night of December 8, 1945, and changed the world of bluegrass with the 5-string banjo." "One of the things that characterizes the old school musician is their way of recording," said Don Rigsby, a 4th generation bluegrass musician. "It's not so much slick and polish, and every note and meter doesn't have to be spot on. They go more for feel." Many contemporary musicians give a reverential nod to the music's early creators but say they don't want to imitate the pioneers. Instead, they have developed a new style that they believe pays respect to the past with an infusion of other genre influences. "The younger generation of players are exposed to so many different things that the older generation couldn't be just because of television and radio and Internet," Rigsby said. "They'll hear a
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little bit of something they like from Lester and Earl, and they'll put it with something Chris Thile is doing, and he'll take it from some rock and roll or pop singer. It's all cool, but it's not strictly defined like the old generation of music was." Although Rigsby, 45, likes the new ideas, he would like to see the young guns of music dig deep into the past as he did with his new tribute album to Ralph Stanley, Doctor's Orders. "I've taught a lot of kids over the years, and I always tell them you've learned your bluegrass from 1990 forward," Rigsby said. "You're missing a whole lot when you do that." "They'll study Sam Bush and Tony Rice instead of studying who Sam Bush and Tony Rice studied," adds Henry, who also leads his own band, Hardcore Grass. "They're missing a big part of the foundation that made their heroes so great."
"It's just when you listen to music with somebody or you witness a vibe, a feeling, where two people kind of look at each other and say uh-huh, that feels cool right there."
Henry says many of today's players are more focused on hotdogging. "I'll be in a jam session, and I'll be playing in the old school way, which is melody based," Henry explained, "Then, I'll be like, let me play the trashiest, nastiest lick I can think of, and the people around me will go 'Yeah! Son!' If that's the context the newer types are coming up in, then they're going to build their style on what's feeding these kinds of responses from their peers. It's basically a style out of a gratuitous hot lick instead of digging deeper into the music and really using the melody to make the statement. That's been lost with a lot of the younger cats." "I know young people who really love the old stuff, but for the most part they're all trying to learn bigger and better and faster," adds Rigsby. "They somehow got in their minds that playing fast and hard and loud is drive, and it's not." Traditional bluegrass still has an audience today, a fact that was emphasized for Rowan when he was performing Monroe tribute shows. "The audience reaction is absolutely blowing the roof off the whole thing," Rowan said. "It's as if people still want to hear that kind of music, but they never get to hear it. When we do 'Somebody Touched Me' or 'On the Rock Where Moses Stood,' really old bluegrass stuff, that's the best response." "I play shows consistently with my band the Stringdusters for 1,000 plus people," Garrett said. "We always play at least one to two traditional numbers during the night. The people go absolutely bonkers for that stuff!" He doesn't think traditional bluegrass will become extinct, but he says bluegrass music could be in danger if newer audiences and bands aren't embraced.
The raw, pure spirit of bluegrass continues to be transformed as it passes into new hands, but many believe the fundamental core remains intact. "The fact is that the average bluegrass audience is getting older and shrinking year after year," Garrett states. "There are vast opportunities that are outside the bluegrass genre and community for younger artists. If the community embraces some of them a little more, I think it could expand the audience, which would, in turn, make a much bigger pool of an audience for everyone." The raw, pure spirit of bluegrass continues to be transformed as it passes into new hands, but many believe the fundamental core remains intact. "The fact that if it evolves doesn't mean that it stays evolved," Rowan said. "Nothing is permanent, so we can always return to the roots. The leaves are growing healthfully, but the roots have to be refreshed." "The thing about art is that if it doesn't evolve somewhat," Garrett said, "then it becomes stagnant and must be preserved to survive, rather than thrive."
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MEMBERSHIP MONTH Get IBMA Awesome: May is Membership Month! It's an exciting time in bluegrass, and what better way to foster its success than by supporting the International Bluegrass Music Association in its efforts to keep that success growing? May is Membership Month at IBMA, and there's no better time to join. You'll be just in time for first round ballots for the 2013 IBMA Awards and for a members-only ticket purchase week this spring for IBMA's "Wide Open Bluegrass" festival (formerly Bluegrass Fan Fest) in Raleigh, NC, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 27-28. We're offering new membership opportunities: A free one-year membership for students enrolled in a higher education bluegrass program, and the new Friends non-voting membership for $25 a year. Get more details by calling the IBMA office at 615-256-3222.
What's new? Check out www.worldofbluegrass.org and ibma.org for news about the incredible week we're planning for you in Raleigh, NCincluding a streamlined schedule (less expensive, shorter week) with new events for youth, arts presenters, talent buyers, and emerging bands. The IBMA Youth Council has elected Andrew Rigney as Chair and they have new projects to be announced soon. IBMA's new Momentum Awards, with a committee headed up by Dan Keen (Belmont Univ.)
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and Echo Propp (WAMU/ Nashville Opera), will continue in 2013, with the goal of recognizing notable emerging talent and industry mentors. The World of Bluegrass Street Team, led by Danny Clark and Katherine Coe, will kick into gear this month, right in time for festival season. IBMA continues to expand our social networking community with Bluegrass Nation, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, YouTube and Instagram. Finally, look for info soon about a newly constituted International Committee and International Advisory Council.
How do you get involved? Artists and merchandisers who have booths at festivals and other events can contact IBMA to get some "Ask Me About IBMA" and "Bluegrass Nation" stickers, along with small cardstock membership fliers to place on your merch table. Feel free to go to www.ibma.org to click on a link to print off your own membership brochures. We'll also have downloadable ads and a special Facebook icon you'll easily be able to share. Artists and industry leaders are encouraged to record 30- and 60-second audio clips that say what you find valuable and important about belonging to IBMA. Please email those to email@example.com. If you need help making one, let us know. We're also asking for short (funny or serious) video clips from members with similar messages—why you're an IBMA member, and also telling viewers that
you'll see them at World of Bluegrass Sept. 24-28, in Raleigh. Video clips may be posted to IBMA's YouTube Channel or Facebook page, BluegrassNation.org, or emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com. Here's a great example of a video we've already received from the Steep Canyon Rangers. Radio broadcasters can keep an eye (or ear) for IBMA membership public service announcements to be posted on AirPlay Direct in May as we get them from artists. Association leaders and event producers, and bands can encourage your members, attendees and fans to call 1-888-GET-IBMA or go to www.ibma.org to join IBMA. Websites, liner notes, onstage emcee announcements and Facebook are all great places to help us get the word out. Bloggers, journalists, educators, publicists, songwriters, luthiers and fans, please mention IBMA where you can, and help support the trade association of your friends and peers who are working to keep bluegrass music growing strong.
New Members John Avery Larry Bowers Brice Russell Gene Brown Sam Buckmaster Mary Ann Burggraf Harold Cameron Johnny Campbell Debra Campbell Charles Earhart Michael Evans Ken Faircloth Flatwater Studio Sophie Galep Melissa Holland Dominic Illingworth Jan Johansson Sherry Ann Johnson Robert Jones Thomm Jutz Donna King Gene Knight James Kornegay John Laird R.T. Lassiter Rebecca Levy Brenda Matthews
Ron McFarlane Nancy McFarlane Milan Miller Charles Milliron Doug Montgomery Shawn Porter Maxwell Raybon Michael Raybon Melanie Raybon Jenny Raybon Joshua Richards Buddy Robertson Charli Robertson Harrigill Craig Rowley Robert Sar Jennie Smythe Nathan Stanley Michael Stockton Texas BluegrassMusic Association Paul Trenwith Mechelle Vickers Warren Vickers Zackary Vickers Johnnie Vickers Christopher Wade John White Dave Wilson
Everyone mention IBMA membership and tweet (#ibmamember, #ibmamembershipmonth, #bluegrassnation) in May, to help us network around the globe and get the message out. Got a better idea? Let us know what you're doing so we can share it with the rest of the membership! (Email all ideas to email@example.com or email@example.com) We know you're a creative thinking bunch of folks!
Flatt Lonesome joins IBMA
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IBMA Board Meeting Highlights
Spring 2013
The IBMA Board of Directors met April 12-14 in Raleigh, N.C. to consider a variety of business matters and to hear key committee reports. An executive session to develop a strategic plan for the next three years was facilitated by Fred Bartenstein. Reports from IBMA committees were approved, including a report from the Membership Committee on May as IBMA Membership Month and a report from the Marketing Committee, with info on recent progress with Bluegrass Nation. The board voted to change the way IBMA Special Awards are currently chosen. Small committees will chose five final nominees (up from three per award in the past), and then the final vote will be determined by the IBMA Panel of Electors, a group of over 200 professional members with more than 10 years of experience in the bluegrass music industry who also vote on inductees into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. A motion to add commercially released tracks to the IBMA Awards Eligibility List (posted online at ibma.org in time for the first ballot) was passed. New board member Elizabeth Wightman and new IBMA staff member Taylor Coughlin were welcomed. The World of Bluegrass program and rate schedules were reviewed, along with a list of confirmed artists who will perform at Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh Sept. 27-28, and a report was presented on new plans for showcasing (see article elsewhere in this publication). A Tuesday evening keynote meal was added to the IBMA Business Conference schedule. A number of edits to the IBMA Bylaws were suggested, and will be voted on at the board's next video-conference meeting in July. A proposal to require two signatures on all checks from IBMA written for $5000 or more was passed. A budget for 2013-2014 was presented and approved. A report of the 2012-2013 budget will be published after the end of IBMA's fiscal year, June 31, 2013. The auditor's report on IBMA finances 2011-2012 was presented to the board and accepted. Any IBMA member may request a copy of the auditor's report Chris Stuart and Jon Weisberger were appointed as co-producers of the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Awards. During a three-day strategic planning session, the IBMA Board adopted the following goals for the next three years: 1) Enhance and diversify revenues, 2) Solidify financial and operational management, 3) Increase and add value to IBMA membership, and 4) Strengthen marketing and brand awareness for bluegrass music and IBMA. Specific action plans for each goal are being edited and prioritized, and will be formally adopted by the board at their next meeting.
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Raleigh Preview Weekend
April 13, 2013
If the authentic North Carolinian barbecue and pickin' party on April 13 in Raleigh, NC was any forecast for the World of Bluegrass in September, we are all in for a mighty fine time. IBMA members were welcomed to Raleigh to tour the facilities on April 13 for this year's World of Bluegrass Festival in downtown Raleigh, and everyone was invited to the Red Hat Amphitheater Saturday night. Of course, people picked and jammed into the night with their bellies full of BBQ, local craft beer, and sweet treats. The preview weekend was also the board's spring meeting, of which you can find highlights of on page 10. The people of Raleigh are rolling out the BLUE carpet for us, and we were all made to be more excited than we were before. Pictures by IBMA's Katherine Coe.
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Backyard Bluegrass Sessions Heat
Bluegrass Nation's Backyard Bluegrass Sessions beefed up their catalog with some stellar performers in April. Keep your eyes on BluegrassNation.org for the latest Backyard Bluegrass Sessions. The Tina Adair Band – Tina Adair plays a fiery mandolin along with her powerful voice, and is backed up by some of the toughest instrumentalists in the biz. Her song "Now Forever's Gone" is a spitfire. Kayla Hotte – Kayla is a singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada and heads up Kayla Hotte & Her Rodeo Pals. "Poor Mary Johnson" is a murder ballad written by Hotte. Della Mae – This group of dazzling young women are nothing short of show-stopping. Their smart harmonies, instrumentals, and stage presence mean business. "Turtle Dove" is off their new album This World Oft Can Be out May 28. Peter Rowan – Peter is a revered musician in more than just bluegrass, having begun his tenure under Bill Monroe and explored many genres since. In Rowan's newest project, The Old School, traditional bluegrass is the name of the game. Flatt Lonesome – They may look young, but don't let their youthful nature fool you. Their fresh harmonies, authentic arrangements, and dynamic individual talents make them one outstanding group. "Just Any Moment" won 3rd place in Chris Austin's Songwriting Contest at MerleFest, written by mandolinist Kelsi Harrigill. If you're passing through Nashville and want to be featured in a Backyard Bluegrass Session, we'd love to have you! Email Taylor at firstname.lastname@example.com to set up a time.
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Nominations Open For Special Awards
Deadline : June 14
Nominations are currently being accepted from IBMA members for the following awards, to be presented during World of Bluegrass Week on Sept. 26 in Raleigh, North Carolina: Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year, Print Media Person of the Year, Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project, Best Liner Notes for a Recorded Project, Bluegrass Event of the Year and Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year. The eligibility period for special awards is April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013. Broadcasting and print media accomplishments during this time frame should be considered by those writing letters of nomination. Bluegrass events nominated need to have taken place during this time frame, and writers/designers nominated for the Liner Notes and Graphic Design awards should have their work included on CDs released for the first time commercially during the eligibility period. The Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year Award recognizes contributions to bluegrass songwriting during the eligibility period. IIBMA members or individuals involved with an album being considered may send a letter of nomination. You are welcome to nominate yourself. To make a nomination, please send the following items: Broadcaster & Print Media: Send a letter of nomination stating why you believe the person is deserving of the award during the current eligibility period. A CD or DVD sample of the broadcaster's work is appreciated (with music edited out of radio shows). Links to a writer's articles online, photocopies of articles or copies of books are helpful for the latter award. Six (6) copies of all materials are appreciated—particularly if it's something that cannot be photocopied easily. Bluegrass Event: Send a letter of nomination stating why you believe the event is deserving of the award during the current eligibility period. Event programs, links to websites, photos & videos are helpful. Liner Notes & Graphic Design: Please send SIX (6) COPIES of each nominated CD and include a note saying which award is to be considered (or if it's both). Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year: Any IBMA member, songwriter or publisher may recommend themselves or another writer. A letter listing the achievements of the candidate during the eligibility year is requested. The letter may be accompanied by a compilation CD of songs from the writer that year, but sending a CD is not required. Following are examples of items to be included in a nomination letter: - Songs released as singles, on CDs, or as digital downloads during eligibility period - Songs achieving chart success (sales, radio airplay, etc.) - Significant airplay on terrestrial or satellite radio - Songs used in television or films - Songs used in live performances - Professional involvement in songwriter-related work like workshops, books and articles. Recommendation letters and submissions for all IBMA Special Awards should be submitted by June 14 to: Special Awards committee, 608 Iris Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 or by email at email@example.com. For more info on IBMA Special Awards, please call 615-256-3222. Five nominees per award will be determined by small committees of individuals with expertise in the various areas represented. The final recipients will be determined by a larger panel of electors, drawn from the professional membership of IBMA. International Bluegrass 13
Sponsorship Webinar, May 16
with Al McCree, Atticus Brand Partners Ever wondered how to nab a great sponsorship? We are proud to announce the next webinar in our series, presented this month by Al McCree on doing just that. The webinar will take place Thursday, May 16 at 6:00pm and will last until 7:15pm. The webinar will cover the following topics such as: What sponsors look for What artists should look for Types of sponsorships The sponsor brokerage model Sponsorship vs. Patronage Crowd sourcing Building your audience to gain sponsorship How to get sponsors Servicing the sponsors Al McCree is an entertainment entrepreneur. He owns and operates Al McCree Entertainment, a concert promotion company and Musical Concepts Inc, a digital distribution company. He is also an associate with Atticus Brand Partners, a Nashville based brand services company that matches national brands with artists, venues and festivals. To register, call Taylor at 615-256-3222. IBMA webinars are $20 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
IBMA's "Bluegrass Ramble" a weeklong World of Bluegrass showcase experience Sept. 24-28 Most things in life are improved with a theme song—including our slate of artist showcases planned for World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC Sept. 24-28. IBMA's "Bluegrass Ramble" Showcases will take place from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25 on seven stages, and on six stages from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday – Saturday, Sept. 26-28. But first—before reading any more or clicking on venue links below for photos, crank up our theme song on YouTube, performed by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqPuQTKDPwU. Conference attendees will be rambling around Raleigh all week, listening to 30 official showcase bands and a number of co-sponsor presented bands. Official IBMA showcase bands will perform two or three times during the week---on stages at the convention center and town venues, at the Wide Open Bluegrass Street Fair Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28, and also for local schools and university classes.
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"In recent years privately hosted showcases during World of Bluegrass week have become so popular that they have conflicted with our official showcase schedule," IBMA Executive Director Nancy Cardwell said. "Rather than compete with our own members, we've decided to join forces this year, presenting official showcase bands several times during the week and also making room for co-sponsor hosted bands in line-ups. World of Bluegrass will be a week-long live bluegrass experience, with lots of bands playing every night. If you miss a showcase band on Tuesday night, there's a good chance you'll be able to catch them on Wednesday or later in the week. In addition to conference attendees, we expect a lot of local interest in showcase wristbands—for bluegrass fans in the Raleigh area who work until 5 p.m. and want to come out in the evenings to hear some great bluegrass music." Admission to showcases in the Raleigh Convention Center is with an IBMA Business Conference registration for the day. Admission to evening showcases at the venues listed below will be with 1) an IBMA Business Conference name badge and photo ID Tue-Thur or a Wide Open Bluegrass festival wrist band on Fri-Sat, 2) a Bluegrass Ramble Showcase wristband Tue – Sat (available for $100/members and $150/nonmembers), or 3) $10 at the door for each venue, per night. After the expenses are covered for the night, door proceeds at each venue will be split Tuesday and Wednesday by thirds between IBMA, official showcase bands, and co-sponsors for their bands. On Thur-Sat nights, proceeds from the door after expenses will be split 50:50 between IBMA and co-sponsors for their bands. Showcase bands will be welcome to sell merch at showcases in all venues. IBMA will cover the expenses for venue rental, sound equipment rental, sound and lighting engineers, and door oversight. Click on the links by the venues below to see photos of our Bluegrass Ramble venues in Raleigh.
• Lincoln Theatre 430 S. Dawson Street, capacity 600, www.lincolntheatre.com • Longview Center 118 S Person Street, capacity 450 (an older church), www.unitytriangle.org/aboutunity/weddings-downtown-raleigh • Tir Na Nog 218 S. Blount Street, capacity 226 (Irish pub with bar & restaurant), www.tnnirishpub.com • Pour House Music Hall 224 S. Blount Street, capacity 360, www.thepourhousemusichall.com • Kings 14 W. Martin Street, capacity 260 (upstairs venue), kingsbarcade.com • The Architect 108 ½ E. Hargett Street, capacity 200-300 (upstairs venue), www.architectbar.com • Raleigh Convention Center stage 4th floor ballroom www.raleighconvention.com/about/facilities/ ballroom Bluegrass Ramble Showcase co-sponsors confirmed so far include MerleFest, Pinecastle Records, Jordan Entertainment, IBMA Foreign Affairs, SteelBridge Insurance, Mountain Home Records, Class Act Entertainment, Christmas in the Smokies, John Boy & Billy, Inc., the Foundation for Bluegrass Music, Folk Alliance International, Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival and several more pending. If your label, association, event or agency is interested in co-sponsoring an evening of showcases, please contact Nancy Cardwell at IBMA. (615) 256-3222, 888-GET-IBMA, email@example.com. Venues are all walking distance from the convention center, and Raleigh's R-Line complimentary street cars are also an option for transportation. We will have maps available on-site at registration in the Raleigh Convention Center and navigation info on the WOB smart phone app. IBMA's Bluegrass Ramble Showcases will be produced by Ben Surratt and Cindy Baucom. International Bluegrass 15
Fresh Sounds Tina Adair Band, Born Bad: Fronted by a force (read: voice) to be reckoned with, Tina Adair Band comes barreling out of the gate on Born Bad. Full of songs bolstered by confidence and attitude, TAB display virtuosity and variety, melding traditional, bluesy 'grass with a soulful, country-rock style. Tina's songwriting, singing, and playing are all signature to her talents as a well-rounded music creator, and her team of high-esteemed musicians is well paired. Key tracks: "Born Bad," "Farther Along," and "Snaker Dan." www.tinaadairband.com Vincent Cross, A Town Called Normal: International roots-oriented musician Vincent Cross infuses bluegrass with country, blues and folk, and a wealth of solid songwriting in this new album. Cross' voice is humble and rings true with fitting emotion in each piece. The songs draw from both traditional and contemporary influences, maintaining an authenticity throughout. Key tracks: "Walking on the Outside," "Turn Your Eyes," and "Sometimes." www.vincentcross.com Rebecca Frazier, When We Fall: With her reputation as one of bluegrass music's best female flatpickers, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Rebecca Fraziers' new record has been highly anticipated. Frazier dives deep into her own written material, with a little help from her husband, John who plays mandolin. Frazier's slick guitar instrumentals shine, while emotional vocals set the tone for this bright, inventive album from a division of Compass Records. Key Tracks: "Better Than Staying," "Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow," and "Babe In Arms." Out May 28. Compass Records, www.rebeccafrazier.com Della Mae, This World Oft Can Be: On their Rounder Records debut album, the five females of Della Mae prove their wicked talent, fresh appeal, and powerful chemistry with This World Oft Can Be. While honoring tradition, these fine musicians showcase their collective and individual creativity, honing in on their ability to play emotionally potent, smart, and richly textured music. With Bryan Sutton as producer, this album is poised for the top of the charts. Key tracks: "Empire," "Turtle Dove," and the title track "This World Oft Can Be." Out May 28. Rounder Records, www.dellamae.com John Reischman, Walk Along John: Cultivating a big sound with a small instrument, veteran mandolinist and Canadian John Reischman displays sharp expertise and passionate know-how on his first solo instrumental album in 13 years. A melodic craftsman, Reischman proudly wears his influences on his sleeve, while owning his creativity and imaginative detail. With a mix of traditional and original tunes, Reischman plays with wit and taste on Walk Along John. Chris Thile and Tony Trischka play as guests. Key tracks: "Gold Mountain Blues," "Joe Ahr's Dream," and "Little Maggie." Corvus Records, www.johnreischman.com
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Don Rigsby, Doctor's Orders: It's simple: Don Rigsby has a hero and idol in Ralph Stanley, and he shows his admiration deeply through his latest record, a tribute to the Doc himself. On his sixth solo project, Rigsby pays homage to Stanley with 13 covers of Stanley and Stanley Brothers material, with one new song aptly named "The Mountain Doctor." And yes, Dr. Ralph Stanley humbly graces the album, along with some former Clinch Mountain Boys including Ricky Skaggs, and more. Key tracks: "The Daughter of Geronimo," "Brand New Tennessee Waltz," and "Six More Miles." Rebel Records, www.donrigsby.com Peter Rowan, The Old School: One thing is for sure: When you hold a legacy such as Rowan, you're bound to produce nothing short of intensely rich, and bar-setting music. Rowan's latest project is a powerhouse of original works, and a finely tuned 'O Freedom' with a bevy of the genre's best like Del McCoury, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, JD Crowe, Bryan Sutton, Stuart Duncan, The Travelin' McCourys, and many more. With vivid imagery and sharp lyricism, The Old School is the cool school, with plenty left to teach. Key tracks: "Keepin' it Between the Lines (Old School)," "Doc Watson Morning," and "Letter From Beyond." Compass Records, www.peter-rowan.com Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, On the Edge: IBMA 2012 Emerging Artist of the Year Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen has a hot new dish with On the Edge. The band's highly-anticipated sophomore album shows off their undeniable vigor and solid precision. With delicious support from Tim O'Brien, Rob Icks on resonator guitar, and vocalist Megan McCormick, Frank & Dirty Kitchen show off skill and serve up fun in an inventive, fresh new grass dish. Key tracks: "M80," "Gone," and "Bedrock." Compass Records, www.dirtykitchenband.com The Boxcars, It's Just A Road: With rich melodies written by Keith Garrett and Ron Stewart, and old tunes with a new spin, The Boxcars' new album features their best work yet. The two-time and reigning IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year gets down to business, exploring troubles and triumphs in each song. They aren't afraid to get a little personal, and no surprises here: show off their impeccable musicianship. Key tracks: "It's Just a Road," "The Devil Held the Gun," and "Cornelia." www.theboxcars.com
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May 2013 Chart toppers
Congratulations to Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice who are at the top of Bluegrass Today's Monthly Airplay Chart for April for their latest album The Story of the Day That I Died. The title track is at number 4 on the Weekly Airplay Chart at press time. Dailey & Vincent's new single "Steel Drivin' Man" has reigned for two weeks at the top of Bluegrass Today's Weekly Airplay chart. The single is off their new album Brothers of the Highway out May 7. On The Bluegrass Unlimited charts, Grass Cats' "The Mountains, My Baby and Me" is at number one for April from their album of the same name. Steven Curtis Chapman's bluegrass album Deep Roots holds on for the sixth week at number one on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts.
Congratulations! Award winners were announced April 13 for the Appalachian Cultural Music Association's Blue Ridge Music Uprising. Bluegrass Vocal Group of the Year went to Narrow Road, Bluegrass Instrumental Group of the Year was awarded to Rich in Tradition, and The VW Boys won for Bluegrass Entertainers of the Year. Congratulations, all! MerleFest (April 26-28 in Wilkesboro, NC) announced the winners in its prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. All winners received prizes and performed onstage Sunday night. Bluegrass 1st – John Cloyd Miller (Asheville, NC) for "Cloud of Dust" 2nd – Todd Grebe (Nashville, TN) for "Master of My Destiny" 3rd – Aaron Burdett (Saluda, NC) for "Magpie" Gospel/Inspirational 1st- Melody Walker (San Francisco, CA) for "Black Grace" 2nd – Lorraine Jordan (Garner, NC) for "Judgment Day" 3rd – Kelsi Robertson Harrigill (Murfreesboro, TN) for "Just Any Moment" Playing On The Planet has landed an exciting new television licensing deal for its original music. Public Broadcasting Television (PBS) will use "Tennessee Twister," penned by band member Lisa Jacobi and performed by the group, for the fall season of its show Roadtrip Nation. This is their second song licensed to PBS, and adds to original compositions that the band has licensed to a variety of network television shows and sports broadcasts.
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Sugar Hill has a new marketing team. Jess Draper has joined as Sugar Hill's Director of Artist & Media Relations. Megan McNair has been named Sugar Hill's new Marketing Manager. And joining the company as Marketing Coordinator is Shannon Koleen Blauer.
Artists and band news Vocalist and guitarist Dustin Pyrtle is the newest member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Pyrtle stepped in for Michael Roberts who has chosen to pursue country music. Pyrtle previously played for Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. David Carroll is the new banjo picker for the Darrell Webb Band. Carroll joins Jeremy Arrowood on bass, Jared Hensley on guitar, Jake Joines on reso-guitar, and Webb on mandolin and lead vocals. The band are in the studio recording for their latest project. Mandolinist Joe Walsh announced he is splitting with The Gibson Brothers to pursue other opportunities. The change comes during a busy time for the band who are on tour promoting their newest album. Walsh has a new CD project with Darol Anger, Courtney Hartman, Lukas Pool and Shannon Gilchrist that will be released in the near future. Adam Pye has joined The Spinney Brothers as their new bassist, replacing long-time member Darryl Hebb, who has left to pursue other opportunities. Pye hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Spinney Brothers have a new album out May 7th called No Borders.
New music announcements Head for the Hills announced their newest album, Blue Ruin will be out July 9. Head for the Hills is Adam Kinghorn on guitar, Michael Chappell on mandolin, Joe Lessard on fiddle, and Matt Loewen bass. More information can be found about Blue Ruin at www.HeadForTheHillsMusic.com/blueruin. The Roys will release their latest album Gypsy Runaway Train June 4. This is the third album for the pair with their label Rebel Records. Programmers can catch their new single "Gypsy Runaway Train" through AirPlay Direct and Soundcloud. Jeff Scroggins and Colorado have a new album Western Branches coming out soon. The album features 12 original, traditional and cover songs, and produced by Sally Van Meter. Keep up on the latest announcements regarding the album on their website: www.jeffscrogginsandcolorado.com. GearTrack celebrated its official launch in April and announced the recovery of two valuable stolen mandolins owned by Vancouver, WA musicians Rocky and Deb Blakewood. The instruments went home to their rightful owners as a result of their listing on the online registry.
Out on bookshelves Edited by Fred Bartenstein, Bluegrass Bluesman: Josh Graves, A Memoir profiles the music and life of the father of bluegrass Dobro. Drawing from interviews conducted by Barry Willis and Mike Dow, Bobby G. Wolfe, Stacy Phillips and Betty Wheeler, the new book makes the case for Graves as the missing link between bluegrass music and the blues – with some great stories along the way. Neil Rosenberg wrote the forward, and the book was published by University of Illinois Press. Any fan of bluegrass music – particularly Flatt & Scruggs fans, aficionados of the resonator guitar, and of course musicians and fans who were mentored and inspired by Josh – will enjoy this one. www.press.uillinois.edu. International Bluegrass 19
In Remembrance IBMA member, banjo picker and mandolinist Dr. Bob Mavian passed away Saturday, April 20 in surrounded by his family. He was best known as Gibson Case of The Case Brothers. Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and music legend George Jones passed away in Nashville on April 26. His one-of-a-kind Texas drawl, heart-breaking ballads, and rebel lifestyle influenced many over the years, and he will always be held in the highest esteem as one of the greatest voices of all time. The public are welcome to his memorial at The Grand Ol' Opry on Thursday, May 2. Bluegrass singer and guitarist William Forrest "Bill" Lowe of West Union, SC passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Bill was recognized as a pioneer of bluegrass by the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2012 in Owensboro, KY.
Heard 'Round the World The European World of Bluegrass Festival will take place in Voorthuizen, Holland May 9-11. The event is in its 11th year and has been recognized by Bluegrass Event of the Year by IBMA, the only event in Europe so far to do so. Fans can see acts from all over Europe and abroad; the event also features workshops, a trade show, and awards. Click here for more information. The Sons of Navarone have new guitar player: Yves Aerts. After just two years with The Sons, Jef Van Peer decided to leave the band because of his heavy schedule. Aerts also plays with Rocks & Ivy, and previously fronted Blue Cartel. The Earl Brackin Band has been invited to play in Sochi, Russia during the 2014 Winter Olympics. In February 2014, The Earl Brackin Band will tour Russia during the Winter Olympic games as performing members of the Engage Sochi project. The band will start in Moscow with a concert then spend 4 days playing in Sochi, the site of the winter games. They are trying to raise the funds to get the band there, feed and house them. Help them get there by clicking and contributing here. The 31st Big Bear Festival will take place Monday, May 20 in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. Junior Sisk & Rambler's Choice will headline, along with Rocks & Ivy, Janis McCoury & the Wall of Sound, and more. Click here for more information.
Bluegrass bands from outside the US wanted onstage in Raleigh: We are looking for bluegrass bands that plan to be in Raleigh for this year's World of Bluegrass. IBMA's International Committee, together with the EBMA and Nechville Instruments, will host a number of "Foreign Affairs" showcases, and would like to show the Americans that there is bluegrass music all over the world. These showcase programs will probably be held in a venue in Raleigh, close to the Convention Center, late at night on Thursday, Friday and possibly Saturday, when the Award Show and the official Wide Open Bluegrass programs are over. Please email Rienk Janssen at: email@example.com
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It's no secret that I am an avid and excited investor in Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:INO), especially after my recent article detailing the company's pipeline, staff, and potential. Over the last few weeks, two key news releases have been fueling the engines in what could be a significant take off for this biotech. Both of these releases revolve around the potential that DNA vaccination is showing and, best of all, both are showing that big number investors like to see: 100%.
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As a member of the healthcare field, one of the most exciting aspects of this company to me has been the potential of this new vaccination technology. It boasts an extremely safe and extremely effective profile, and works by taking a section of DNA that has been genetically engineered to produce an immunity to a disease, which is then injected into the cells of the bod where the host's body reads this DNA and uses it as a blueprint to create an immunity. This DNA vaccination technology has been proven and approved for veterinary use with a high success rate, and so far Phase I/II human trials have shown great results. Inovio, however, has had two amazing breakthroughs in the last two months alone.
News Release No. 1 -- May 14
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In a preclinical study of Inovio's SynCon® DNA vaccine against Ebola and Marburg filoviruses, labeled 'Category A' bioterrorism agents by the U.S. government, the vaccine induced strong and broad immune responses and demonstrated 100% protection against death following a challenge with multiple variants of the pathogen in two animal models.
Inovio has been partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense for for some time now, and this is a rather large breakthrough as there are currently no approved vaccines or therapy available against these pathogens. These have been known to kill upwards of 90% of those they infect and can be easily transmitted, putting them in the category of potentially having a major public health impact. With a demonstration of efficacy as stated above, government agencies will have a careful eye on Inovio.
News Release No. 2 -- June 14
Just one month after the Ebola/Marburg results, it was released this morning that "Inovio's universal H7N9 DNA vaccine generated [the] first protective antibody responses against virulent H7N9 virus in 100% of vaccinated animals." This quick creation in response to the outbreak shows that DNA vaccinations are just as capable as reactionary measures, but more importantly it adds another notch to the Syncon Universal vaccine belt.
Syncon is Inovio's universal vaccine for influenza strains, and is a key development as current vaccinations can only target single strains. So far, Syncon has shown to protect against all six unmatched H5N1 strains tested and all nine unmatched H1N1 strains tested. Soon, H7N9 will be added to this growing list.
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Inovio has been on a steady rise over the last several months, moving from a low of $0.49 after a common stock offering up to $0.74 after the Marburg/Ebola news release. The stock was recently trading around $0.65, and it will undoubtedly climb on the H7N9 news.
INO appears to be a great short-term play with the next expected results coming out of its Pennvax-B HIV Vaccine in July, but I'm in this one for the long haul. The DNA vaccination technology has been proven and approved for veterinary use with a high success rate, and the latest news has shown amazing results. Combine these results with an incredibly safe profile, especially when compared to traditional vaccines, and Inovio's total of $0 debt due to third-party funding for trials, and you have a lot of potential for a stock that's trading around $0.65.
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This will be on August 23 from 9:00 to 2:00 at O'Reilly Auto Parts at 911 S. Main St in Englewood. That's just north of Wenger Rd. This event is to help out a black lab named Angel that needs to have a large tumor removed. There will be a car wash, bake sale and a raffle for gift cards from the Englewood Papa John's and tickets to the August 29the Dragons game donated by Alchemy Computer Repair and much more.
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HARKER HEIGHTS – As the city's Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal looms three weeks away, representatives of four local organizations Tuesday asked the city for funding.
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2013 was a great year for me. I anticipated a resurgence in the solar industry in May and rode that resurgence up to (at one point) a 300+% return. I guess I flew too high and the sun eventually melted my wax wings. Some risky naked calls and overexposure to one stock came back to bite me on December 4th when ReneSola (NYSE:SOL) had a very poor earnings release. In fact, the whole solar sector underwent a brief consolidation phase, and I saw my portfolio lose 60% of its value in a week.
I like to think that I handle stress well, but that wasn't a fun period. So, one of my New Year's resolutions was to protect my portfolio better. Solar had a nice bounce on January 2 -- and I took the opportunity to close out my risky naked calls and begin a more conservative strategy. The nice thing about solar stocks is, they're so volatile that options premiums are quite high. With such high premiums, a covered call strategy can provide very high returns while simultaneously providing some good protection for your portfolio.
Disclaimer: Please conduct your own research before any trades. One purpose in writing this article is to allow me to learn from the community; I'm not an expert by any means.
With the covered call strategy, I expect to see a 25% return in seven months; this blows the socks off the market average, but the covered calls also provides "catastrophic coverage" for my portfolio in case another unforeseen event occurs. There is a plethora of risks in the solar sector, including disruptive technology and policy changes. Even the best of us can't predict everything, as I learned a few weeks ago.
Let's work through the numbers for one example of a winning strategy with ReneSola (which happens to have round numbers). SOL is an underappreciated stock that trades at bargain prices, and I expect it to appreciate through 2014. On Thursday, I plan to buy 100 shares of SOL and simultaneously write one call contract. The longest-term contract that is available right now is July 2014 -- that is my focus because it commands the highest premiums. I also focus on "at the money calls" -- i.e. the strike price matches the current price of SOL shares.
SOL stock currently trades around $4 -- let's round up to $4 for simplicity. The premium for July 19th 2014 calls is $1. Since every option contract comprises 100 shares, the total cost for buying the shares and selling the call is $300. If we assume the share price rises (as I expect) and the contract is exercised in July, I will sell the shares for $400. That leaves a tidy 25% profit for me (minus some transaction fees, which I neglect here but I expect them to be in the $10-20 range. The transaction costs can be mitigated by performing more trades simultaneously.
As long as SOL ends above $3 in July, the trade will be profitable. That would be a hefty 25% drop from its price today -- I'm quite confident that SOL won't fall so far again.
To recap:
- If SOL maintains its present price, at least, through July -- I pocket a 25% return.
- If SOL tanks a bit, but not worse than 25% through July -- I pocket a bit of profit.
- If SOL really tanks, even worse than 25%, I will lose something, but my losses are controlled.
Why am I still bullish on ReneSola, although I lost tens of thousands of dollars on it recently? First reason: I'm buying low.
Second reason: I think the worst news was flushed out of the system on December fourth. SOL's improving cash/debt ratio, as well as heavy US market exposure, improved selling prices across the entire industry, and healthy installation growth in 2014, are further reasons to be bullish.
At a higher level -- What power sources can realistically satisfy our growing demand for electricity in the near future? Coal is too dirty and the US is phasing it out. There are too many hurdles for nuclear power to grow much; these hurdles could be overcome, but it won't happen under Harry Reid and Barack Obama. Even if our Washington leadership changes in the 2016 election, it takes years and years for new nuclear plants to work their way through regulatory approval. Natural gas prices are low at the moment, but they fluctuate. That leaves solar power as the most viable solution (in my humble opinion as an electrical and nuclear engineer). Solar module prices are virtually guaranteed to fall. Expect great things from solar power in the next couple of decades.
To me, the ReneSola covered call sounds like a great compromise. I'm quite satisfied with a 25% return in seven months, although my upside potential is capped. The final feature of this strategy, which I like quite a bit, is that I needn't worry about the day-to-day fluctuations in stock prices. Since I am buying the stock and selling the call simultaneously, and working with long-terms options, I'm fairly well insulated from short-term price action.
Here is a table for some other solar covered call trades you may want to consider. I believe that SOL provides the best risk-reward ratio a.t.m., but I'm investing in other covered calls to be more diversified. Any of the three should beat the market.
Good luck in 2014! and I hope to see comments from more options-savvy investors than myself.
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ReneSola $30 July 19th, 2014 $1 premium
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Disclosure: I am long SPWR, TAN. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Additional disclosure: I will likely initiate covered calls in SOL and/or FSLR within the next three days.


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SeaTac Park might appear to be a new course to the CX newbies. But, in fact, it was a regular on the 1990's cyclocross schedule. The actual newish course, just its second year, is the Frontier Park course just outside Graham. Both courses consisted of primarly single track trails.
My last blog spoke of a good finish at Swan Creek Park on a new and some what peculiar course. Since then the Cross Revolution series has returned to the familiar venue at Sprinker Recreation center.
The race course at Swan Creek Park was a bit different than I've ever experienced. The off road portions could accurately be described as single track. With plenty of half exposed rocks and roots. The on road portions were flat, smooth, fast, and numerous.
Readers of this blog may infer that the Battle at Fort Steilacoom was waged against one of the other cyclocross competitors. That is not the case. Long time readers might read between the lines and conclude that the battle was between me and the Fort Steilacoom venue.
Cyclocross season kicked off on Labor Day in the Pacific Northwest. And it did so in style with the optimistically named 'Labor Day Cyclocross Championships'. Fortunately the promoters have a good sense of humor and expectation.
Although it was marketted in 1993 as a touring bike, this Cannondale T700 is probably more accurately classified as an 'all-arounder'. It has many of the touring goodies like rack mounts, fender stay eyelets, chain hanger, pump peg, cantilever style brake bosses, and attachments for three water bottle cages.
I fell off the blog wagon for a couple races. This post will include two short race reports followed by a more detailed account of the recent Waves for Water UCI Pro Cyclocross event.
This weekend was my first attempt at a two race weekend. Saturday took me to Tumwater for the Deschutes River CX. Sunday saw me in Graham at Frontier Park. I had seen neither course nor ever raced with less than a week of recovery. It was a fine learning opportunity.
Greasy. Not cheap diner greasy. Not mechanic's overalls greasy. But greasy where there is a thin layer of slippery slimey mud covering the hard packed soil underneath. That was the theme for the Cyclocross Revolution course at Sprinker Recreation Center.
The Cyclocross Revolution's most North venue was at the Arlington Airport. The airport is active but has various corners of the property that have been used for cyclocross events in the past. My wife Deanne decided to join me for this race as did our Lab mix Poppy.
The MFG Cyclocross brought the show to Lakewood last weekend. Those guys have flair and it shows in the the naming of the event. Although my race schedule doesn't usually include MFG events I figured if they hosted an event in my backyard I needed to do my part and participate.
The first event of the Cyclocross Revolution cyclocross race season took place at Silver Lake. This venue was good for me last year as the course had a number of fast descents and technical sections.
In my first season of Cyclocross racing I learned some racecraft, qualified to move up to Category 3, and figured out my weaknesses. I also found that my equipment was adequate but not perfect. This short piece is a summary of what upgrades were implemented.
Miyata 610 touring bike from 1985.
Initially I felt disappointment at having to miss the Puyallup Cyclopath Skate Creek ride. Until I heard the post ride weather report. And I was happy to spend a long weekend with family in the Gorge. Hood River is a great place to windsurf, get outdoors, and relax. We did most of those.
The Editor purchased this wheelset second hand. He spent a couple summers riding (not racing) on them in the mountains. At the end of that time a number or cracks in the rear rim were discovered. The full story follows.
Without much information The Editor purchased this frameset from an online auction service.
In the late 70's Takara bicycles were known for being exceptional values. The model 732 did not employ top of the line tubing in its frame yet it still featured quality components.
The 'Professional' was Bottecchia's finest model in the early seventies and included Campagnolo components and Columbus tubing.
The Volkscycle Mark V bicycles were produced and marketted during the seventies 'bike boom' that took place in the United States. Despite the name similarity with a German car manufacturer the bikes were produced in Japan.


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Canon-McMillan wrestling coach stepping down
The coach of the state's premier Class AAA wrestling program during the past several years, Chris Mary now plans to turn his attention to another kind of AAA: Amy, Ava and Alivia.
Mary, 47, Canon-McMillan's coach the past 13 seasons, resigned Monday evening and cited his desire to spend more time with his wife and two daughters as the reason.
Wrestling USA magazine named Mary its national Coach of the Year last week. The recognition added another thrill for Mary, whose Big Macs won the PIAA Class AAA team dual tournament title for a second time in row and accumulated the most team points at the PIAA individual championships for a third time in a row earlier this spring.
"It's time to be the coach of the year at home," said Mary, who previously served as an assistant at Canon-McMillan and started as an assistant under his brother Phil Mary at Peters Township.
Mary, who indicated he might help Canon-McMillan on a volunteer basis next season, caps a stretch as coach that included four consecutive WPIAL team tournament titles, 12 consecutive section titles, six individual state championships and 20 WPIAL individual championships. Under his supervision, the Big Macs last lost a dual meet to a WPIAL foe in 2009. He received the WPIAL's Coach of the Year honor five times, was twice named PIAA Coach of the Year, and earned Coach of the Year recognition from The Open Mat, a prominent wrestling publication, in 2012.
"I've been blessed with some great student-athletes over the years," said Mary, who also thanked his assistants: Glenn Haynes, Jason Cardillo and Pat Hudock.
Mary's daughter Ava is 3 years old, and Alivia is 1.
He said he settled on the resignation plan early in the season.
Mary has a career record of 214-42.


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Godspeed Dan Wheldon.
"I May Be Going To Hell In A Bucket But At Least I'm Enjoying The Ride"
Some of much irony is that Dan did all the testing of next year's Dallara car which is much safer than the current car and that this was the last race of the season.
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Today is a very sad day in motorsports.
Dan Wheldon passed away after one of the worst pileup in IndyCar history.
Dan has contributed to the development of the 2012 IndyCar. The new car will be safer.
RIP Dan.
"We are incredibly saddened at the passing of Dan Wheldon. He was a great champion of the Indianapolis 500 and a wonderful ambassador for the race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all of motorsports. Most importantly, he was a fantastic husband, father and man - a good friend to so many in this sport. His memory will live forever at the Speedway, both through the magnitude of his accomplishments on the track and his magnetism off the track. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his entire family, team and fans."
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and CEO Jeff Belskus
After IZOD IndyCar Series drivers and the spectators were informed, drivers voted to perform a five-lap salute to their friend and on-track competitor as series and track officials and crew members from all teams lined pit lane -- many weeping and comforting each other.
Three weeks earlier, Wheldon completed the test/validation program for the new Dallara Automobili chassis that features enhanced safety features. Wheldon, of Emberton, England, was 33. He is survived by his wife, Susie, two young sons, his parents, Clive and Susie, and three siblings.
The 200-lap race to decide the series championship and rookie of the year was ruled incomplete by INDYCAR officials and championship points would include races up through the Kentucky Indy 300 on Oct. 2. That gives the title to Dario Franchitti for the third consecutive year and the Sunoco Rookie of the Year title to James Hinchcliffe.
Wheldon's car flew over another and caught part of the catch fence just past the apex of Turn 2. The incident left Townsend Bell's car upside down and smoldering cars strewn along the backstretch.
Flags flew at half-staff at Dallara Automobili headquarters in Parma, Italy, on Oct. 17.
Dan lives in the memory of everybody at Dallara, company president and founder Gianpaolo Dallara said. He has been a true champion; not only because of his many victories, but and above everything else, because he has been a true and warm man to all the people he encountered.
All people at Dallara always enjoyed meeting him in Italy and in the USA. We will honor his memory for the years to come by dedicating the Dallara IndyCar 2012 in his name. He deserves that.
Lets hope this will never happen again.
Funeral services for Dan Wheldon will be held at 10 a.m. (ET) Oct. 22 at First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg, 701 Beach Drive N.E. in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Wheldon's wife, Susie, released the following statement on behalf of the family, inviting members of community to attend the service:
"Although the last few days have been unbearable for our family, the overwhelming love and support we have received are rays of sunshine during these dark days. The outpouring of sympathy and condolences has been so comforting, and I want to thank everyone for their kind notes, letters, gifts and flowers.
"Dan touched the lives of many people, and I would like to invite those citizens in our community who knew and loved my husband to attend his funeral service at the First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg on Saturday, October 22, at 10 a.m.
"Though we won't be able to fit everyone inside, I know that Dan would have wanted the community to share in the celebration of his life and to grieve his passing. Thank you again. I am forever grateful for your kindness."
INDYCAR will hold a public memorial service to celebrate the life of IZOD IndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon at 4 p.m. (ET) Oct. 23 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and seating begins at 2:30.
The memorial also will be broadcast on www.indycar.com, VERSUS, ESPNEWS, ESPN3 and locally on WRTV-6 and WTTV-4.
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AUTOSPORT magazine this week pays full tribute to Dan Wheldon, in the wake of his fatal crash at last weekend's IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
As well as analysis of the accident and an obituary from editor Charles Bradley, we carry tributes from leading figures within motorsport, including Jenson Button, Bryan Herta, Michael Andretti, Andy Priaulx and many others. There is a pictorial record of Wheldon's career.
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As thousands of fans solemnly filed into Conseco Fieldhouse on a sunny afternoon in Indianapolis for a public memorial service for Dan Wheldon, small groups would pause to absorb the larger-than-life image of the Indianapolis 500 champion in the arena's entry.
"He was always smiling, just like in that picture," a teenager said, one hand gripping her father's and the other clutching a "hero card" that Wheldon autographed a few days before claiming his second Indy 500 victory in May.
Not only was Dan Wheldon the sport's 2005 champion, he was a 24/7 champion of the sport. That theme was repeated by the 10 speakers during the 90-minute program.
"The victories and the accolades, they didn't define him," INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard said in opening remarks. "His strong character, his enthusiastic approach to life and the love of family, friends and fans did. There was a reason he was a fan favorite. He loved life and it always showed."
A day earlier, family, friends and the community of his adopted home of St. Petersburg, Fla., overflowed First Presbyterian Church for his funeral. READ Wheldon died from injuries suffered in a race crash Oct. 16. He is survived by his wife, Susie, and two young sons.
On the arena's stage, Bernard motioned to the 2012 racecar that this summer Wheldon validated for performance and safety on a variety of racetracks and called for unity among teams, drivers and the series to strive to protect and improve the sport Wheldon loved.
"It was not surprising Dan was involved," Bernard said of the program that is continuing with engine manufacturer testing this fall. "His commitment to improving and advancing every aspect of our sport was well known. The innovations that emerge from those efforts can have repercussions not just on racetracks but on our highways and in our passenger cars. Just another measure of the impact that Dan had on our lives and INDYCAR."
Musical performances also were poignant during the ceremony. Reba McEntire sang "If I Had Only Known" at the start of the service, while rising country music stars The Band Perry performed "Amazing Grace." Garth Brooks closed the ceremony with an acoustic version of his hit "The Dance."
Also performing were the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Gordon Pipers bagpipe group, an Indianapolis Motor Speedway tradition during Wheldon's beloved Month of May. A single bagpiper made his way down the center aisle and exited playing the haunting "Danny Boy."
A slide show of still photos from throughout Wheldon's life captured his successes, flair, spirit and warmth, and a video of thanks from his family for the outpouring of support was shown.
Decorating the stage were the Borg-Warner Trophy awarded to the winner of the Indianapolis 500, the Indianapolis 500 winner's wreath, two bottles of milk signifying Wheldon's two Indy 500 victories, the Indy Racing League championship trophy that Wheldon won in 2005 and a 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series car painted in the St. George's cross of Wheldon's native England.
Speakers, including Wheldon's longtime managers and friends Mickey Ryan and Adrian Sussmann of GP Sports Management and Panther Racing public relations director Mike Kitchel, shared anecdotes of the former Carmel, Ind., resident's proclivity for phone pranks and his neatness.
"He was the little brother we didn't want," four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti said in jest as he was joined on the stage "to enter the 'No Cry Zone' " by Tony Kanaan and Bryan Herta. "He's the only guy on the Borg-Warner Trophy with two sets of teeth."
The trio wore Wheldon's 2005 championship ring that he presented them, and Franchitti wore white shoes in his honor.
"I'm grateful for the time we got to spend with him on Earth," Kanaan said following the laughter. "Although that time here is done, our time together is not over. We have our memories. We have our feelings. And one day we will be together again.
"For that reason, I'm not saying goodbye to Dan. Not today. And not ever. Goodbye is final, and our friendship won't end. So for now, I'm simply saying I'll see you later. I love you."
As Herta shared with the audience, he witnessed a transformation in Wheldon between his 2005 and 2011 Indianapolis 500 victories that "made him complete." It was his zest for life and love of family and friends, Herta said, that will live in the hearts of everyone.
Also speaking at the service were Target Chip Ganassi Racing managing director Mike Hull, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and CEO Jeff Belskus. INDYCAR Ministries chaplain also offered condolences to the family of Michael Wanser -- the young son of Target Chip Ganassi Racing team manager Barry Wanser -- who died earlier in the day from his battle with leukemia.
The public was invited to leave messages on large banners that flanked the entry photograph. Many brought flowers, photos and other mementos.
The Dan Wheldon Family Trust Fund has been established for the financial security of Wheldon's family. The public can make contributions to the Dan Wheldon Family Trust Fund at:
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Attn: Dan Wheldon Family Trust
251 North Illinois St., Suite 1000
Indianapolis, IN 46204
All Fifth Third Bank branches also are accepting contributions in person, which will be routed to the account, and credit card donations can be made via http://www.danwheldonmemorial.com/donate.html
The Dan Wheldon Family Trust Fund is a taxable trust fund for the benefit of the Wheldon family. Contributions to it are not considered charitable contributions, and could have federal gift tax consequences. Please consult your own legal or tax advisors regarding these potential tax consequences.
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Question of the week for all you fashion fans: What is a classy supermodel like Coco Rocha doing on the same show as Bianca Golden, aka (as Lisa puts it) that "spoiled little brat"? It"s as if an A-list movie star, say, Drew Barrymore, was slumming it as a spokesperson for Cover Gir- uh, never mind.
On our way to our next challenge in Long Beach, we learn that Lisa is a scrapper. Which is good for her, because that next challenge is flag football. Awaiting the girls on the beach: Brittny Gastineau and a plus-sized model named Julie Henderson. Isis, Camille, Brittany and Sheena are also brought back to round out the teams. Everybody gets little outfits a la Lingerie Football.
"I"m a lesbian, and we all have to win at sports," Kayla enlightens.
There"s a blue team and a red team and what this has to do with modeling, nobody knows yet. Then some real live pro football players arrive; Angelea nearly faints at all the sudden hotness. Each team gets two NFL players to bolster their odds, and a chance to win money for charity. And by the way, ladies: Smile! Every contestant will have to pose during the game at one point. Nigel shall oversee it all with his noted fashion photographer talent.
Bianca tackles Lisa relentlessly. Shannon, like, doesn"t appreciate all this, like tension.
Dominique pulls out a decent action shot, at least, she thinks she does. Bre looks a bit Glamor Shots-eque, but Kayla nails her pose.
Well, look at Lisa go! She scores the first touchdown. She"s all over the place in her shots, though. Like Diddy, she cannot seem to pose with her mouth closed. Shannon turns in some usable photos, while Alexandria overdoes everything. Angelea doesn"t please Nigel either.
Impressive: Laura manages to photograph tall, even in sand.
So who takes the best photo between downs? Kayla. She gets some of Gastineau"s jewelry and a chance to be on Tyra"s Web site, and get styled by Andre Leon Talley in the process. Yay. Kayla poses in a vest made of (a) feathers and (b) freedom, girl!
Back at the house, more tension and TyraMail: Another photo shoot is in the offing, natch. Alexandria says she"s determined to get the top photo this week. Get in line, honey.
The theme of this latest shoot is a bar fight, or bitch fight, or something. And here comes Rocha, the model and dancer who got her big moment while Irish step-dancing at a Marc Jacobs show. Two contestants will pose at a time with Rocha, who is a master poser. (Not a poseur, either; nothing fake about this girl! Take note, Alexandria.) The photographer is Douglas Friedman.
The whole shoot is designed to look very Linda Evangelista-capping-a-bitch-poolside-circa-1990.
Bianca is screwing up her face too much, but Coco is impressed with both her and Shannon when all three of them work together. Allison and Kayla are paired together as well. Allison can"t seem to keep her chin down.
Here comes Angelea, who claims she doesn"t know how to work her angles. Coco gives her some basic advice: Just keep on moving as long as the camera is clicking. Laura holds her own. Angelea? Not so much. Mr. Jay calls her out on her lack of energy while Coco outposes half the damn planet, girl. Halfway through the shoot, Angelea loses it and pads off. Mr. Jay gives her a pep talk; only them does the real Angelea comes out to play. She delivers in the end.
Next: Alexandria.
"I"m gonna punch high fashion in the face!" she declares.
What follows is a twp-way staged screamfest between Bre and Alexandria, and it freaks Rocha out. Is that a good thing? We"ll wait for the photos.
When Lisa"s turn comes, she does her best to bring out her natural abrasiveness, and it works between her and Rocha and Dominique.
"They were by far the perfect trio," Mr. Jay declares.
Panel time! Rocha sticks around as the guest judge.
First up: Kayla and Allison. "Cinematic," Andre declares. Allison looks way high-fashion, despite a lackluster shoot.
"I wasn"t expecting this," Rocha confirms.
Bianca looks very ugly-pretty, which is a good thing.
"You look like a praying mantis," Tyra declares. Again: A good thing. Shannon is so-so, with "weak" legs, per Andre.
Laura is mid-tumble, and Angelea is mid-scream, in their photo, and I think it"s great, but Tyra doesn"t like Laura"s body language. Coco reveals that Angelea had a "moment" during the shoot but in the end acted professionally.
Ouch! So much for best photo, there, Alexandria. Coco looks like the only pro in the frame next to Alexandria and Bre.
"This looks like a reality show contestant who got to do a photo shoot with a supermodel," Tyra tells Alexandria.
Lastly: Dominique and Lisa. They "rock the heck" out of the photo, Tyra rules.
So who goes home?
Best photo order: Dominique, Lisa, Bianca, Angelea, Allison, Kayla, Shannon, Laura.
Bottom two: Alexandria and Bre. Tyra verbally beats their amateur asses for being such amateurs. Bre has no discipline in her photos, Tyra says, while Alexandria"s pics are getting weaker and weaker.
Alexandria gets to stay, while Bre is sent packing and Bianca is left sisterless.
Next week: The girls get to design their own perfume, and we witness the return of Eva.
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