March From The Editor

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A Celebration Of Women In Old Time Music

There is a special event this month in Knoxville that deserves your attention: A Celebration Of Women In Old Time Music. The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound (TAMIS) presents a multi-day celebration of women in old-time music, Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 8. There is no charge for any of the programming!

 

The featured artist is Alice Gerrard. She is a legendary singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and documentarian known for her pioneering role in folk and Old Time music. Learn more about this musical icon, along with plenty of links to other sources in this month’s Music section. Even better yet, see Alice in person.

 

Other artists performing during the Celebration include Kalia Yeagle, Blakeley Burger, Nadia Ramlagan, Grace Rogers, Sarah Kate Morgan & Leo Shannon, and Kelle Jolle. They will all be appearing at the Laurel Theater in a special presentation on March 7th, in conjunction with A Celebration Of Women In Old Time Music. Then on March 8th at the Laurel, there will be fiddle and dance workshops, along with an Old Time jam. 

 

There are several other presentations and events as part of the Celebration. Complete information and show times are on their website: A Celebration Of Women In Old Time Music

 

"I've Endured: Women In Old Time Music”

As a reminder, the East Tennessee Historical Society is hosting the traveling exhibition "I've Endured: Women In Old Time Music through April 19, 2026. This exhibition, organized by The Birthplace Of Country Music Museum, is "A look into the past, present, and future of the genre and the integral role women played in the development of country music as we know it today."

 

57th Annual Jubilee Festival

The 57th Annual Jubilee Festival at the Laurel Theater will be March 20-21. Hog Eyed Man, who had to cancel because of the weather last month, will perform. Other featured acts include Joseph Decosimo, the Gladson Family Band, Greg Horne, Tennessee Stifflegs, and many others.

 

Some 2025 Album Releases

People constantly ask where they can hear new Old Time music. There are lots of suggestions on the Resources Page, but to make your search even easier, I put together a list of some Old Time album releases from 2025. Use the link on the Home Page. Enjoy!

 

The Expert Loop

Ever wonder why so much practice leads to nowhere? Our favorite banjo playing neurologist, Dr. Josh Turknett, explains the practice formula that best builds your neural pathways. The key? The Expert Loop of Audiate, Map, Execute, Evaluate. Don't worry, he explains these concepts in a short, easy to understand article. If you are still dependent on tab or written notation, please read this. Click here for the Substack link.

 

Elaine Anderson Passing

The  Knoxville Old Time community was saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Elaine Anderson. Elaine, on guitar and with her big singing voice, along with her husband Greg on washboard, were always a fun and welcomed addition to any jam. Her family will receive friends and hold a Celebration of Life on March 3rd. Please keep Greg and all of Elaine's family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th!

Mark​​​​