Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard Drivin' Sound and its Legacy
Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard Drivin' Sound and its Legacy is a book written by Tim Newby and published by McFarland & Company in 2015.[1] It was released in June of 2015. It had its formal release August 2, 2015 at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore, Maryland.
Overview
Author Tim Newby is a teacher as well as serving as a writer for various music publications including Paste Magazine, Relix Magazine and Honest Tune, where he is a features editor.[2] Following the release of Bluegrass in Baltimore Newby was featured on the Maryland Morning Radio Show on WYPR in an interview with Tom Hall that examined the unique legacy of Baltimore's rich bluegrass history.[3] Newby was also featured on the Bluegrass Byway podcast out of Nashville in an in-depth interview about the book.[4]
Honest Tune Magazine featured an excerpt of the book following its release in June 2015.
Reviews
- Baltimore Magazine, October 2015: "Newby's work is momentous as it is the first compendium to examine this deeply rooted tradition."[5]
- Live for Live Music, October 1, 2015: "The work takes an in-depth look at the way bluegrass and Baltimore's histories coincided, as musicians relied on Americana music to bring people together during the tough, post-War times."[6]
- Baltimore Guide, October 7, 2015: "When you think of the Baltimore music scene, the folksy, Americana melodies of bluegrass might be the last thing that comes to mind. However, Baltimore really did act as as crucial and influential epicenter for this growing music scene. The book, Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard Drivin' Sound and its Legacy, by Tim Newby, analyzes and brings to light this rich and hidden history."[7]
- Baltimore City Paper, October 21, 2015: "Easy-to-read journalism, this book takes a broader view of Maryland's string-band scene, both urban and rural, both past and present...Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard Drivin' Sound and its Legacy tell[s] those stories in far more detail than they've ever been told in print before."[8]
- Bluegrass Unlimited, December 1, 2015: "Tim Newby has done a good job of documenting Baltimore’s rich bluegrass history. There is plenty of information here along with some highly entertaining stories. Recommended for sure."[9]
References
- ↑ "Thompson, Richard (2-20-15)".
- ↑ "Brubaker, Shawn (3-26-15)".
- ↑ "Hall, Tom (7-31-15)".
- ↑ "Caliva, Joe (8-3-15)".
- ↑ Souza, Gabriella. "Book Reviews: October 2015". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ Shah, Kunj. "'Bluegrass In Baltimore' Author Shares His Inspiration For New Novel". Live for Live Music. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ DeCarlo, Gianna. "Bluegrass, Banjos & Hillbillies in Baltimore". Baltimore Guide. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ Himes, Geofrey. "Forgotten Gardens: From Ashe County, North Carolina to Baltimore's 'hillbilly ghettos,' musicians planted the seeds for new grass and the old-time music revival". Baltimore City Paper. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ Unlimited, Bluegrass. "Reviews: BLUEGRASS IN BALTIMORE: THE HARD DRIVIN’ SOUND AND ITS LEGACY". Bluegrass Unlimited. Retrieved 14 December 2015.