Tag: Pinecastle Records

WATCH: Williamson Branch, “Which Train”

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Artist: Williamson Branch
Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Song: “Which Train”
Album: Heritage & Hope
Release Date: March 12, 2021
Label: Pinecastle Records

In Their Words: “At our first writing appointment, my co-writer Michelle Canning presented the idea for ‘Which Train’ — and from that moment, I was hooked! The result was a mournful, almost haunting tune. As the rest of the band and I prepared to record Heritage & Hope, this song came to life! The unique blend of all-female harmonies singing the train whistles and a driving rhythm in drop D give ‘Which Train’ a classic bluegrass feel. It reminds each of us that we have an eternal destination to choose. Two trains are pulling into the station: One leads to life, the other to death. ‘Which Train’ are you gonna take?” — Melody Williamson

Photo Courtesy of Williamson Branch

LISTEN: Dale Ann Bradley, “Yellow Creek”

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Artist: Dale Ann Bradley
Hometown: Middlesboro, Kentucky
Song: “Yellow Creek”
Album: Things She Couldn’t Get Over
Release Date: February 5, 2021
Label: Pinecastle Records

In Their Words: “The songs on this album, to me, are how I want to express some of the things I’ve learned in this life. And it’s that we are individuals that each derive from all regions with different stories, but ‘the struggle’ is one that we all have in common. We ALL struggle, so hopefully these songs are overall a ‘walking in someone else’s shoes’ experience and may bring a realization, which is that we all fall short of the glory of The Lord. ‘Yellow Creek’ is such a poetic tribute to all the Native Americans who traveled on the Trail of Tears. It’s such a thorough depiction of that dark time.” — Dale Ann Bradley

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LISTEN: The Dillards, “Old Road New Again” Featuring Don Henley

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Artist: The Dillards
Hometown: Branson, Missouri
Song: “Old Road New Again” (featuring Don Henley on duet vocal; Herb Pedersen on harmony; Bernie Leadon on banjo)
Album: Old Road New Again
Release Date: August 21, 2020
Label: Pinecastle Records

In Their Words: “Old Road New Again is a new adventure for The Dillards, who continue to contribute to the music scene. The song is a lyrical history of The Dillards’ appearance in the music and entertainment arena. The talented friends who participated on this project were among the innovators that changed the course of music history.” — Rodney Dillard

“I was a big fan of The Dillards. Wheatstraw Suite was a very influential album in my life. In fact, I drove through a snowstorm to hear them play in Fort Worth back in 1968. They were an interesting band.” — Don Henley

Photo credit: The Dillards

LISTEN: Flashback, “When The Blues Come Around My Cabin Door”

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Artist: Flashback
Song: “When The Blues Come Around My Cabin Door”
Album: Blues Around My Cabin
Release Date: March 27, 2020
Label: Pinecastle Records

From the Artist: “‘When The Blues Come around My Cabin Door’ was written by Don Rigsby and Billy Droze. Don brought in to the group and we loved the bluesy feel and the flow of the lyrics. I really like the production and the different instrumentation including Don’s ‘mandocaster’ breaks and back up. We all agreed that the title of the project should come from this song.” — Curt Chapman, Flashback

“I’ll just add that my brothers in Flashback were great as always and I love writing with Billy Droze because he brings a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table every time.” — Don Rigsby, Flashback

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LISTEN: Bradley N Adair, “Oh Darlin'”

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Artist: Bradley N Adair (Dale Ann Bradley and Tina Adair)
Song: “Oh Darlin'” (O’Kanes cover)
Album: Not yet titled, expected in early 2020
Label: Pinecastle Records

In Their Words: “I love the O’Kanes. I thought of this while on the way to the studio to begin work on the album. It had been on a wish list to record. I sent it to Tina and she loved it also. It’s set up so well for bluegrass/Americana, or as I still say ‘folk’ duo.” — Dale Ann Bradley

WATCH: Carolina Blue, “I Hear Bluegrass Calling Me”

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Artist: Carolina Blue
Hometown: Brevard, North Carolina
Song: “I Hear Bluegrass Calling Me”
Album: I Hear Bluegrass Calling Me
Label: Pinecastle Records

In Their Words: “‘I Hear Bluegrass Calling Me’ was written by one of our mentors and a very special friend, Roy Chapman, so it’s automatically important to us. We changed the arrangement a bit to fit our style because we wanted to tip our hats to a couple more of our bluegrass heroes: Bill Monroe, the originator of this music, and the Osborne Brothers, whose cutting-edge vocals and arrangements helped keep bluegrass relevant when it was in a period of decline. It’s a fun tune to play and listen to. We sure hope everyone is enjoying hearing it as much as we are playing it!” — Bobby Powell & Timmy Jones

Photo Credit: Corey Johnson

WATCH: Merle Monroe, “Dad”

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Artist: Merle Monroe
Hometown: Sanford, Florida (Tim Raybon) and Elizabethton, Tennessee (Daniel Grindstaff)
Song: “Dad”
Album: Back to the Country
Release Date: June 21, 2019
Label: Pinecastle Records

In Their Words: “Out of all the titles I have had, ‘Dad’ is the best. This song resonates with me on many levels — my own dad, the father figures I have had influence me through the years, and being a dad to my two sons. Words can’t describe how wonderful I feel when I hear ‘I love you, Dad.'” — Daniel Grindstaff

“To all the Dads who go to work everyday to provide for their family… Save a little back for a weekend fishing trip or have to buy gym shoes for their kids to play ball. Thank you Dad for all you do for us!” — Tim Raybon

Photo credit: Pinecastle Records