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We are delighted to announce our new association with
The Roots Agency for all of our bookings. They're doing an amazing job for us, and it looks like you'll be seeing a lot more of us out on the road.
News
Spring 2008 |
Dear Friends,
Whew! Let me take a second to catch my breath! You all have been on my mind a lot, and I hate that I haven't been able to write sooner, but we've been working like mad recording our newest album - - - and suddenly, here it is MAY! I hope you have been doing well and keeping busy, and that you have a moment to catch up on our latest news.
~Claire
"WHATCHA GONNA DO"
SET FOR RELEASE! 
The hard work and focus have paid off, because the recording of Whatcha Gonna Do is complete. Now we're working with Rounder Records toward a Sept. 15 release date! Many of the songs on this project feature contemporary-bent arrangements, using the talents of Jim, Jason and Mark of the CLB almost exclusively. Click on the video below (or this link: Slap & Thump); you'll recognize Mark Schatz in a studio moment of "impromptu percussion" with guest, Kenny Malone.
ABMA HALL OF FAME!
The bluegrass community of Alabama honored me with an induction to their newly-formed Alabama Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Fame on March 20, 2009. I shared the acclaim with Alabama greats Charlie Louvin, Three on a String, Jake Landers, Gary Waldrep and Jerry and Mae Hinton. Sadly, our friend Jerry Hinton lost his battle with cancer just a few weeks beforehand. I treasure this fact: Jerry was my very first bluegrass fan - Horsepens 40, 1975. He never lost his love for the music or for all of us!
THESE ROOTS HAVE HOLD!
We are excited about our new association with The Roots Agency. Because of their excellent work, we are getting to see more of you face-to-face all around the country. We have some great excursions coming up. Be sure to watch our website schedule for them all. We may be in a town near you! Booking info: TheRootsAgency.com.
Pictured above from L to R: The Roots Agency Team at APAP in NYC - Tim Drake, Claire, Charlie Dahan, David Tamulevich.
And a Few Final Notes:
JIM HURST GUITAR LESSONS GO ON-LINE!
If your computer has a web cam and a few other common devices, you can have a private lesson with Jim Hurst in the comfort of your own home! Interested? Email Jim: jim@jimhurst.com.
Here's a fun CLB performance at Joe Val Bluegrass Festival in Massachusetts playing Jim's tune, Mando Bounce (or "The Man Don't Bounce" as some folks have mistakenly called it!) (video courtesy of Steve Ide). Not seeing the video screen below? You may need to click a security message at the top of your screen to "allow block content" to see this video; or click here watch it on YouTube.
A quick shout-out to Two Dog Media and Kim Fowler. my new publicist. Her work with Nickel Creek and Sugar Hill Records was exceptional!
Claire makes the Christmas card: Finally: I didn't manage to get my own holiday greeting out to you, but the McCormacks of Albany, GA were kind enough to include me in theirs! Aren't they a happy bunch? Thanks guys! I feel loved!
I promise not to wait till Christmas before you hear from me again! Watch for news about the new CD. Thanks for a snippet of your time, and see you at the gigs!
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