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The Roundhouse Band

nospam@example.com (Sandra Cooper) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:06:00 -0500

The Roundhouse Band will make it's second appearance on the Stage at Bluegrass Village in 2010. Watch the videos in this article for a preview of the band members' incredible harmony and musicianship.

"Remember Then"

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Silver Rails Band

nospam@example.com (Sandra Cooper) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:47:00 -0500

â€œSilver Railsâ€ is one of Utah's newest up and coming Bluegrass groups. With State champions Dan Riggs on fiddle and Sarah Cluff on mandolin and guitar, they are joined by 1st place Old Time Fiddler Junior winner, Leah Cluff on fiddle, Sheri Cluff on guitar and banjo, Daniel Cluff on banjo, guitar and bass, and Emma Cluff on bass and percussion. The band enjoys playing many types of bluegrass music, adding their own unique style. From very traditional instrumentals and vocals to celtic pieces and originals, their variety sets them apart.Â

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The North Idaho Hat Band

nospam@example.com (Sandra Cooper) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:37:00 -0500

The North Idaho Hat Band is a high-energy, two-family band which has delighted audiences with their lively Bluegrass and Gospel music along with some swing, and Irish fiddle tunes.

Christopher plays the banjo and the guitar, while his brother Matthew shows his talent on the fiddle along with a few surprising instruments. Alex simultaneously plays the guitar and hands-free harmonica.

When not performing or practicing, these Christian home-schooled boys pursue their other hobbies while helping around their family farms located in the Rathdrum-Athol area.

See the sampler video of songs from their latest album by reading the rest of this story.

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Harmonica Entertainer Dennis M. Cooper

nospam@example.com (Sandra Cooper) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:00:00 -0500

Whether it's blues, country, big band, bebop, reggae, rock or easy listening, Dennis Cooper is there with the chops.
With a career spanning over thirty years performing with some of the finest musicians in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Texas, Cooper branched out with his first solo release, "A Boy and His Harmonica" in October, of 2001.
After its release, the album reached the number one spot on MP3.com's "Top Selling Jazz CDs" list on four occasions and every song was in the top three of its genre chart.
He's won many awards during his career, including a first place finish in the diatonic division of the Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest in 2001 and a B.E.A.M. (Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music) award from the Jim Beam Company.

From the Oregon Coast to the Gulf Coast of Texas, Dennis has entertained at festivals and fairs in his one-man harmonica show.

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