Stewie Hues Media

This trip has been good so far. I have reunited with several old friends and acquaintances. It’s a good feeling to know there are other folks in this world that love what you love. This morning heading to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a Restless Heart concert. I have never seen this group live it should be a good time.

Tomorrow is the big award show at the Ryman. I am very much looking forward to that. I don’t know whether I will shout, cry or fall on my knees when they induct George Shuffler into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. George is a truly unique class act. If you ever had any chance to interact with this man you will know of what I speak. Well it’s about time for me to go and get busy.

Oh, I am shooting photos while here in NashVegas. This should be good.

A new gallery:…
Images from Fredericksburg Country & Bluegrass Festival at the Fredericksburg (VA) Fairgrounds.
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National FreedomFest was held at Yards Park on the Waterfront near Nat’s Park. Check out some of our images.

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Nattional Freedom Frest 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Band members changing from time-to-time is nothing new in music. When the Lonesome River Band called Stewie Hues Media to update the band’s photographs.

The band added Barry Reed on bass and Randy Jones on mandolin this festival season. Legendary fiddler Mike Hartgrove and guitarist Brandon Rickman are LRB veterans. Sammy Shelor the band leader and banjo virtuoso continues to carry the tradition of bluegrass with a rock and roll edge.

For more information on the Lonesome River Band visit them at www.lonesomeriverband.com.

A new gallery: Polychrome

I had the pleasure of hearing this awesome trio of performers this weekend in Roanoke, VA.
Check them out on the web at http://polychromelive.com/
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While spending last week in North Carolina, I visited the Cane Creek Campground in Snow Camp.
Located just outside of Burlington, they host the Lil John’s Mountain Music Festival.

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You may ask, “What is IBMA?” It stands for International Bluegrass Music Association or I’ve Been Mostly Awake. Each fall they have the IBMA World of Bluegrass. For the last few year  years it has been held at the Nashville Converntion Center.

The week long conference mixes producers, event coordinator, instrument makers, media consultants, recording labels, talent seekers, songwriters, publishers, musicians, and fans of the music. The convention features workshops, meetings and artist showcases. This is the business end of the convention.  The business end winds down with the IBMA Award show at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday night.

Friday morning begins the Fan Fest. This of course where the fans get to see music showcases in the Grand Ball Room. The concerts run from morning until nearly midnight. To top it all off there are late night showcases throughoutt the Convention Center and the Hotel. Oh the jams sessions never stop either. Music can be heard from just about every corner 24-hours a day.

Here is what the IBMA website has to say about the Fan Fest:

Proceeds from Fan Fest go to the Bluegrass Trust Fund, which helps bluegrass professionals in times of emergency need.  And the artists who perform at Fan Fest donate their time for this effort.

Fan Fest performers are selected by a committee and talent is coordinated in an effort to present the best talent bluegrass has to offer, the old and the new!

This is a true homecoming for many in the industry. It’s a great way to experience a plethora of music.

Looking at my most recent work. I have decided it’s time to recreate my portfolio. My work has changed quite a bit in the last year. It’s time the book shows it.