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Dumplin Valley JuneFest

Dumplin Valley JuneFest was held at the Dumplin Valley Farm June 10-12, 2010. Dumplin Valley is just east of Knoxville near Kodak, Tennessee. The festival presented a strong lineup, and included many local artists and some touring bands.

Some of these groups simply do not appear in or near Michigan, so it was a treat for us to see them. The Sowards presented a wonderful festival, we didn’t see anything but smiles all weekend.

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The bands which appeared are: Jerry Butler & the Blu-J’s, Paul Williams, Greenbrier, the Bluegrass Brothers, The Expedition Show, Lou Reid, the Boxcars, Junior Sisk, the Travelin’ McCourys, the Leadbetters with Paul Brewster, Balsam Range, Barry Scott, Larry Cordle and J.D. Crowe.

The rest of the photos are in the gallery.

Christmas in the Smokies

We attended the Larkin’s annual Christmas show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee December 10-12. The highlight of this show was the first ever appearance of The Lewis Tradition. The group was Lewis Phillips, banjo, guitar, lead and harmony vocals; Janis Lewis Phillips, lead and harmony vocals; Travis Lewis, bass; Jameson Lewis, keyboard; and Bruce Watkins, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and harmony vocals.

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The Lewis Tradition

There were several special guests throughout the weekend. Dana Cupp appeared with the Larkins, as did Matt Leadbetter and banjo maker Arthur Hatfield.
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Dana Cupp

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Matt Leadbetter

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Arthur Hatfield

Barry Scott’s daughter, Cassy, guested on several songs.
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Kyle Ramey appeared with Goldwing Express, and again in the Hatfield banjo Jam.
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You can see all the photos in the gallery.