tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post2021490737353493274..comments2023-11-03T06:34:48.702-07:00Comments on Festival Preview Roots: Festival and band in dispute over cancelled gigDan Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16988719959803239998noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-42725974073774393492007-11-20T14:51:00.000-08:002007-11-20T14:51:00.000-08:00I think you have all missed the point, which you w...I think you have all missed the point, which you would only get if you have spent a significant amount of time hanging around Mountain View.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-81814013527433510202007-11-18T19:18:00.000-08:002007-11-18T19:18:00.000-08:00cheers to the promoter...if ya gotta plug it in or...cheers to the promoter...if ya gotta plug it in or beat on it..leave it the hell at home<BR/>(Julian is the host of he Rt.1 Bluegrass TV Show)Julian Lillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916287422969272484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-31765064470127755872007-11-16T13:01:00.000-08:002007-11-16T13:01:00.000-08:00There is more good coverage and analysis on this a...There is more good coverage and analysis on this at <A HREF="http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/cadillac-sky-and-mountain-view-arkansas/" REL="nofollow">The Bluegrass Blog</A>.Dan Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988719959803239998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-13146499364884799832007-11-16T10:49:00.000-08:002007-11-16T10:49:00.000-08:00As a bluegrass musician, in a label act, in a more...As a bluegrass musician, in a label act, in a more traditional vein, I must say it takes all kinds & all kinds are out there. <BR/><BR/>Having no first hand knowledge, just having read several blogs concerning this incident, I must say I'll bet there's enough blame for everybody.<BR/><BR/>We've played situations where we've shown up to find out we'd be circling one mic. We've had situations whereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-14520297920614710122007-11-15T07:05:00.000-08:002007-11-15T07:05:00.000-08:00Thanks to Bryan for supplying further information ...Thanks to Bryan for supplying further information on the incident. Thanks also to Ted Lehmann for pointing me to the story. <BR/><BR/>I think Andy's problem is half festival dictator syndrome (not an uncommon malady) and half ignorance of music business norms. He's an older guy who has played in bluegrass bands and runs the Ozark RV Park. Like a lot of folks, he has a dream to start a bluegrass Dan Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988719959803239998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-75838293612261777962007-11-14T18:29:00.001-08:002007-11-14T18:29:00.001-08:00And this is why, at the last IBMA, they are saying...And this is why, at the last IBMA, they are saying, skip sending a demo CD, send a DVD... and it looks like, showing the audience reactions to you would be a good idea. <BR/><BR/>Having been to a few Cadillac Sky events... I’ve watched the crowds. And yea, from the start, some of the folks look a bit apprehensive, with their arms folded across their chests and a straight lip. But by the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-29737377614820629022007-11-14T18:29:00.000-08:002007-11-14T18:29:00.000-08:00And this is why, at the last IBMA, they are saying...And this is why, at the last IBMA, they are saying, skip sending a demo CD, send a DVD... and it looks like, showing the audience reactions to you would be a good idea. <BR/><BR/>Having been to a few Cadillac Sky events... I’ve watched the crowds. And yea, from the start, some of the folks look a bit apprehensive, with their arms folded across their chests and a straight lip. But by the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-72382520551304120412007-11-14T17:56:00.000-08:002007-11-14T17:56:00.000-08:00We went to Mt View particularly to hear Cadillac S...We went to Mt View particularly to hear Cadillac Sky after seeing their name on the program and listening to their music on myspace.com. We were very disappointed that they had been sent on. When an announcement was made during the day that they would not be performing, many in the audiance applauded. I, too, feel that maybe the promoters did not do their homework. Don PetersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-28728508356259542562007-11-14T09:30:00.000-08:002007-11-14T09:30:00.000-08:00Sounds like another hardcore traditional Geezer wi...Sounds like another hardcore traditional Geezer with no concept of the history and evolution of Bluegrass Music. What is even more funny is that in Bill Monroes day, The Bluegrass Boys including Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt were progressive and Ralph Stanley was more traditional. Bill and his band were constantly raising the bar of musicianship and writing and progressing the music to new Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-80549870053146644222007-11-14T07:52:00.000-08:002007-11-14T07:52:00.000-08:00Last year several musician friends that I know and...Last year several musician friends that I know and respect, came back from IBMA just RAVING about Cadillac Sky. I haven't seen or heard them yet. I have only heard that they are great. <BR/><BR/>I cannot understand how Railroad Earth and New Found Road could also be on the same bill and only Cadillac Sky get 86'd! Railroad Earth is a jam band and progressive Bluegrass.<BR/><BR/>The promoter Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-12916725232118273642007-11-13T19:47:00.000-08:002007-11-13T19:47:00.000-08:00There have been several comments on bgr for one ov...There have been several comments on bgr for one over the last year. You'll never meet a bunch of forum posters who are more traditional minded than the fine people at bgr. A few have reported on the forum what fine musicians and band Cadillac Sky is. Believe me when I say, that's no small accolade to get from the certified traditionalists at bgr. I haven't seen the band, but I believe the bgr Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-33706734980883109622007-11-13T17:29:00.000-08:002007-11-13T17:29:00.000-08:00Hey Dan- Bryan here from Cadillac Sky. We were nev...Hey Dan- Bryan here from Cadillac Sky. We were never told to not use our set up...in fact, Mr. Rutledge, let us set up our stuff in the little intermission time they had, and never made one comment about the set up. And I have to draw offense with "Andy" over the fact that he said our sound man did not turn it down. He actually turned it down every time he asked to the point where all the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20592321.post-33231694773893307792007-11-13T13:59:00.000-08:002007-11-13T13:59:00.000-08:00My take is that this festival audience is very muc...My take is that this festival audience is very much in the traditional bluegrass camp. Cadillac Sky is a great band, but certainly tends toward the progressive end of the spectrum. <BR/><BR/>But Rutledge should have known that before booking them. Once on site, the festival owes the band the courtesy of honoring its commitments. <BR/><BR/>There are many ways of micing a band on stage. Playing Dan Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988719959803239998noreply@blogger.com