Donorama 2009

One of the highlights from last week was 'Donorama 2009.' The American Red Cross 'Donorama 2009' was held at Crossroads Mall last Wednesday from 11am - 7pm and the turn out was fantastic. I think giving blood is one of the most selfless acts that a human being can do. It was amazing to see the crowds lining up and giving blood.
I met an incredible donor while I was there called Justin Meadows. He was not only a donor but a recipient. Justin was in a bad motorcycle accident last year and was in need of 100 units of blood. If it wasn't for 'The American Red Cross' and the blood drives that they do, Justin probably wouldn't be with us today. He will forever be grateful to the people that so selflessly give blood & continues to support 'The American Red Cross' blood drives. He himself gave blood last Wednesday and talked with donors about his experience & thanked them all. He was a true inspiration! I don't think alot of people realized that in 1 hour they just saved up to 3 lives!
This is a pic of Ted, Justin & myself - yes we were stuck in jail!
- Cami

29th Annual Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival

I got to head along to the 29th Annual Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival at Summersville Music Park in Summersville. What an amazing day. As I pulled into Summersville Music Park, I realized that there were license plates from Canada, New York, Arizona, California - THIS WAS A BIG DEAL! I got to talk to Jamie Dailey of Dailey & Vincent. Incredibly amazing talent! Then I got to talk with James King from The James King Band. He has been playing these festivals for 30 years! As the time got closer to Rhonda Vincent & the Rage taking the stage, a huge Martha White tour bus pulled in. The tour bus backed into the parking spot right beside us. It was Rhonda's tour bus! As her band emerged from the bus I got to talk with her lead singer Mickey. What a great guy! He played his Dobro guitar for me, talked about touring with Rhonda & let me in on a little secret; Rhonda's title track Destination Life off her latest cd was written by a New Zealander! Very exciting stuff. If you got the chance to check out the 29th Annual Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival, I hope you had a great time & I definitely know I'll be back

GIG GUIDE - WEEK OF JUNE 22ND

wed june 24th

Stone Moon with Eric Boggs at Lost Parrot

thurs june 25th

The Dirty Birds at Lost Parrot
James Hart of Big Phat Delicious at the 'Room Upstairs' in Princeton

fri june 26th

Old School Abbey at Lost Parrot

Hillbilly Gypsies at Song of the Mountains Festival in Rural Retreat in Virginia at 8pm

Mike 'N Rob Experience at Cantrells

sat june 27th

Ben Thornton at Lost Parrot

john lilly at Taylor Brooks in Charleston WV at 7:30pm

Hillbilly Gypsies at New Harmonies Smithsonian Travelling Exhibit: Grafton B&O Railroad Station in Grafton West Virginia at 8pm (sat & sun)

Option 22 at Festiv-ALL in Charleston WV at 5pm (sat & sun)

Mike 'N Rob Experience at Songer High Water Lounge

sun june 28th

Brian Williams and LeRoy Greene at the Lost Parrot at 7pm on the deck

Poor Taters at Tamarack for Sunday @ 2pm

GIG GUIDE - WEEK OF JUNE 15TH

Gig Guide

Wednesday June 17th
Jason Lockhart @ Lost Parrot

Thursday June 18th
JV Flanagan @ Lost Parrot
Jason Mitchell @ St. Jude Country for Cures with Confederate Railroad in Canvas, WV @ 4pm

Friday June 19th
Jason Mitchell & the Remedy @ The Lost Parrot @ 9pm
JV Flanagan @ Rezans
John Lilly @ WV State Folk Festival in Glenville, WV @ 4pm
Weedhawks @ Gene's Beer Garden in Morgantown
Old School Abbey @ The Elks in Lewisburg

Saturday June 20th
Bon Scott Band - The Ultimate 80's Band @ The Lost Parrot
Taylormade @ Ansted Heritage Festival in Ansted, WV 7pm
Jeff Ellis @ Sound Factory in Charleston, WV 10pm
John Lilly @ FestivALL Charleston, in Charleston WV 9pm
The Ah's @ FestivALL Charleston, in Charleston WV 7pm
Weedhawks @ Cantrells Whitewater in Fayetteville

Sunday June 21st
Jeff Ellis @ Empty Glass w/ Benyaro in Charleston, WV 10pm
Weedhawks @ Arts on the River Festival in Morgantown

GIG GUIDE - WEEK OF JUNE 1ST

GIG GUIDE

Wed June 3rd
Eric Boggs Band @ Lost Parrot
80's Industry Night @ Rezans

Thurs June 4th
Stuart Hill @ Lost Parrot
Hillbilly Gypsies @ Appalachian Uprising Music Festival in Scottown, Ohio

Fri June 5th
J.V. Flanagan Band @ Lost Parrot
Old School Abbey @ Songer Whitewater in Fayetteville
Weedhawks @ North Hanover Grille in Carlisle Pennyslvania
First Fridays after 5 in Downtown Lewisburg

Sat June 6th
Mike -n-Rob @ Lost Parrot
Taylormade @ Mountain Music Festival in McDowell, West Virginia
Weezfest 09' @ Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville 12noon - 10pm
Jason Mitchell @ Arizona Pete's in Greensboro, North Carolina
Old School Abbey @ Miles over Mountains Bike Night in Lewsiburg, West Virginia
Hillbilly Gypsies @ Rivermen Whitewater in Fayetteville, West Virginia

Sun June 7th
Brownchicken Browncow Stringband @ Tamarack @ 2pm

Tues June 9th
Jeff Ellis @ V-Club w/ Bobby Kirl in Huntington

Country Buzz - May 28th

Trace Adkins can think of someone he's like to see compete on the next 'Celebrity Apprentice': John Rich! Trace says he's told the show's producers to go after John, because he would not only do well but would 'savor the opportunity'
What could be better for Taylor Swift than touring with one of her best friends, Kellie Pickler. Taylor says they will 'sit in the dressing room 'til 2 or 3am just talking' & painting their nails. She says they are 'like sisters at this point.' And even though Taylor has numerous friends in the music business, including Kellie & Miley Cyrus, she says she doesn't 'compete with other girls' - she competes with herself.
Miley Cyrus's boyfriend, Justin Gaston, wants to clear one thing up: he's not living with Miley and her family. He says that he lives in 'an apartment in North Hollywood with 2 guys!' Even when he's not with Miley, Justin usually can't avoid photographers.
Little Big Town are hosting Ride for a Cure on Sunday, June 14th. The event features a motorcycle ride between 2 Harley-Davidson stores near Nashville, with a BBQ lunch & post-ride concert

woop woop

When something really scares you, what's your immediate reaction?
I freak out

Do you ever worry about your family/friends?
Yeah all the time ... I love my friends & family

Using song lyrics, say something to your most recent ex:
What was I thinkin?

Do you ever write songs/stories/poetry?
I used to all the time ... maybe that's something I should do more often

How much time do you spend on the phone a day?
A lot!! But I prefer to txt!

You can only watch 4 TV shows for the rest of your life. What are they?
American Idol, Nanny 911, CSI, Dancing with the Stars

Your favourite song lyrics right now:
Whatever it is, it blows me away

Are you going to any concerts any time soon?
Gary Allen at the Fair, Taylor Swift in Charleston and Randy Owens at Friends of Coal.

Are you one of those people who always changes the radio station in the car?
I work in radio ... so yeah ... I listen to lots of different things

Name three books that have actually made you cry [really cry ... not a few tears]
My Sisters Keeper, Marley & Me, The Ghost

What were you doing two hours ago?
Gettting ready for work

Is it easy to annoy you?
I have no time for rudeness

What is one word you have trouble pronouncing?
drawer

What is one word you have trouble spelling ?
supercalifragilisticexpealadocious

Are your best subject and your favourite subject the same subject?
yes!!!

Describe the last outfit you went out in public in.
black capris, grey shirt, blue jean jacket & my NEW sandals

What would you do if you found out you/ your girlfriend was pregnant?
I would totally freak out!!

Does the idea of having a baby at your age scare you?
YES!!

Do little kids amuse you or annoy you?
AMUSE - well-behaved ones anyway

Do you remember who your best friend was in fourth grade?
no idea

Do you think it's gross to wear sneakers with no socks?
yes!

What two colours would you never wear together?
red & green - too christmasy

Do you wear band tshirts?
I have a few.

Where do you get the majority of your clothes from?
Kohls

Are you an easily scared person?
yes very scared person

Do you prefer noise or silence?
noise

Cellphone, Ipod or Digital Camera: What's more important to you?
Cell Phone.

Are you physically attached to your cellphone?
unfortunately yes!!

What's the funniest movie you've ever seen? The scariest?
Can't think of the funniest, the scariest 'Last House on the Left'

When you're at the movies, what food do you usually buy?
popcorn, diet coke, Swiggles (I think that's what they're called)

Have you ever been to www.fmylife.com? If not, go; it's hysterical.
nope I will though

What five websites do you use most often?
Myspace, Yahoo, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter

What's your favourite song at the moment?
"It Happens" Sugarland

What band has the power to make you cry by splitting up?
Zac Brown Band

Are you scared to let loose and dance in public?
haha ... nope

Who is your favourite famous person who isn't a singer, actor or athlete?
Simon Cowell ... he cracks me up

Did you ever play 20 Questions in school when you were younger?
Nope

How young do you consider to be "young" ?
haha you are as young as you feel!

Which is better: American Idol - or - America's Got Talent?
Idol.

Do you like getting or giving massages more?
getting duh!

Do you ever google the lyrics of a song you heard on the radio so you can..
download it later?
I google the lyrics so I know the lyrics ... but don't download it

Do you actually pay the .99 cents for your songs on iTunes?
once or twice