June From The Editor

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Father’s Day is June 21st. Here is some history behind the holiday.

 

Flag Day is June 14th, a celebration of the American flag on the anniversary of its adoption in 1777.

 

Festival Season Begins!

 

54th Annual Blue Grass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention   Mount Airy  5-6

 

Henry Reed Memorial Fiddlers Convention  Narrows, VA  11-13

 

Abingdon Fiddlers’ Convention  Abingdon, VA  19-20

 

Grayson County Fiddlers’ Convention  Elk Creek, VA 26-27

 

When Your Self-Network Works Against You

Stage fright, nerves, or whatever you want to call it, most everyone has experienced it. Dr. Josh Turknett explains the neuroscience behind “Why The Most Talented People Fall Apart When It Really Matters” for us, and importantly - why more practice is not the answer. 

So you know you are in good company, The Doc’s survey after writing this article found that “81% of respondents said they play worse under pressure. And worse in ways that change how they experience music altogether. Half said it happens any time someone is watching, whether it's a teacher, a friend, a family member, or a goldfish with a judgmental look in their eye. In fact, the listener doesn't even have to be alive or sentient, as 36% said they play worse when they're recording themselves alone, with nobody in the room. For most people, this isn't confined to music...61% of those who play worse under pressure experience the same thing in other parts of their lives: public speaking, social situations, job interviews, or presentations.”

 

You could always try the old “Picture The Audience Naked” advice. But that is a potential whole other level of fright - and does not even work! 

 

Worth A Listen

Here’s some Old Time music you might enjoy!

 

The Stuart Brothers

The Stuart Brothers (2015)

YouTube playlist

 

Brad Leftwich

Recordings from the collection of Al Tharp (2015)

Plank Road String Band (Brad Leftwich)

 

Rascal Fair (2011)

Hogwire String Band (Brad Leftwich)

 

Rise and Bloom Again (2020)

Brad Leftwich & The Humdingers

 

Lee Hammons Repertoire Vol. 1 (2020)

Jimmy Triplett - Sky Island String Band

 

Red Mountain aka Red Mountain White Trash aka Red Mountain Yellowhammers

Throw The Old Cow Over The Fence (2009)

YouTube Playlist (4 albums)

 

The Moonshells

Maggie Shar & Brian Slattery (9 albums)

 

The Old Time Tiki Parlour Presents Dan Gellert (2015)

 

Whoa Mule, Get Up In The Alley (2019)

Big Chimney Barn Dance

 

In Good Company (1998)

Palmer & Greg Loux

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