THE FARM HANDS ARE BACK IN THE STUDIO The Farm Hands are going back into the studio on August 5th to work on some tunes to put out on a New Farm Hands CD hopefully coming out in the fall or first of the year 2021 All of the scheduling has been pushed back because of Covid-19 but we are still pushing ahead as we should.
We have all new band members and we are sure you will love what they bring to the group just as you did with the former members. Situations demands change and sometime it works for the best and that is what it's done for The Farm Hands. We have a different touch too our songs, same direction, some New songs and New faces, Come and see The Farm Hands when we are in your area.
We have all new band members and we are sure you will love what they bring to the group just as you did with the former members. Situations demands change and sometime it works for the best and that is what it's done for The Farm Hands. We have a different touch too our songs, same direction, some New songs and New faces, Come and see The Farm Hands when we are in your area.
THE FARM HANDS WIN BIG AT 2018 BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
Pinecastle Records artists The Farm Hands have been honored by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), winning four awards including the coveted "Album of the Year" for their recently released album, Colors. "Rural Route," the #1 Bluegrass Today hit single from the album, won "Bluegrass Song of the Year." The group won "Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall)" and bandmember Tim Graves won "Dobro Performer of the Year."Colors is The Farm Hand's third release on Pinecastle Records which came out in July of 2017. Last year also brought honors for the band when they were honored by the Tennessee State Senate as musical ambassadors for the state of Tennessee and they were presented with a key to the city of West Liberty, KY.
The Farm Hands are on the road most weekends of the year at churches, festivals, and many other venues canvasing the country performing their solid, down-home, familiar-yet-excellent style of bluegrass. Their fans have responded, and it is clear that traditional bluegrass is still very much in demand.
"Too few are recordings that capture such imaginative lyrics and perspectives, but that was no problem for The Farm Hands. Colors is bluegrass music as it should be: fun and done up right." - Country Standard Time
"Their previous releases have all been characterized by direct, unflashy but highly appropriate instrumental work, and by warm lead vocals and very smooth harmonies. Song choices have been about basic, down-to-earth values with a generous lean toward religious and religion-inspired beliefs. That's exactly what you'll find with their new recording." - Bluegrass Unlimited
"Right from the first note this excellent 4- man band shows that they mean business: Their kick off song RURAL ROUTE is a dynamic, solid piece that any traditional Bluegrass fan should be able to appreciate." - County Sales
Pinecastle Records artists The Farm Hands have been honored by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), winning four awards including the coveted "Album of the Year" for their recently released album, Colors. "Rural Route," the #1 Bluegrass Today hit single from the album, won "Bluegrass Song of the Year." The group won "Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall)" and bandmember Tim Graves won "Dobro Performer of the Year."Colors is The Farm Hand's third release on Pinecastle Records which came out in July of 2017. Last year also brought honors for the band when they were honored by the Tennessee State Senate as musical ambassadors for the state of Tennessee and they were presented with a key to the city of West Liberty, KY.
The Farm Hands are on the road most weekends of the year at churches, festivals, and many other venues canvasing the country performing their solid, down-home, familiar-yet-excellent style of bluegrass. Their fans have responded, and it is clear that traditional bluegrass is still very much in demand.
"Too few are recordings that capture such imaginative lyrics and perspectives, but that was no problem for The Farm Hands. Colors is bluegrass music as it should be: fun and done up right." - Country Standard Time
"Their previous releases have all been characterized by direct, unflashy but highly appropriate instrumental work, and by warm lead vocals and very smooth harmonies. Song choices have been about basic, down-to-earth values with a generous lean toward religious and religion-inspired beliefs. That's exactly what you'll find with their new recording." - Bluegrass Unlimited
"Right from the first note this excellent 4- man band shows that they mean business: Their kick off song RURAL ROUTE is a dynamic, solid piece that any traditional Bluegrass fan should be able to appreciate." - County Sales
THE FARM HANDS honored by Tennessee legislature
(Nashville, TN) Today was a big day for The Farm Hands when the bluegrass quartet was invited to perform on the floor of the Tennessee Senate, and hear the reading of a proclamation honoring them for their success as musical ambassadors for the state of Tennessee.
The proclamation was sponsored by Senator Kerry Roberts of Springfield, TN.
Tim Graves, who plays reso-guitar with the band, said that they are all proud sons of the Volunteer State.
“We are so honored and humbled by both the proclamation and the opportunity to perform on Capitol Hill. We are proud to call Tennessee our home and thankful to be able to take a little bit of Tennessee to the places across the nation where we perform.”
The proclamation as read today in the state Senate says:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body recognize those artists who devote themselves to their craft, thereby enriching the lives of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet is one such group of artists, which was recently awarded Entertainer of the Year, Gospel Band of the Year, Album of the Year (Dig In The Dirt) and Song of the Year (Dig In The Dirt) honors at the 2017 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) awards, accolades most befitting this distinguished group of musicians; and
WHEREAS, Tim Graves, Daryl Mosley, Keith Tew, and Don Hill comprise The Farm Hands, the combined talents of whom are synergistic and have taken the group throughout the country and to various heights during their seven years together; and
WHEREAS, with over thirty years of experience in professional music, twenty of which were spent as part of the Grand Ole Opry, Grammy Award-winner Tim Graves has toured extensively across the United States, both as a sideman and with his own group; a master of the dobro, he has been nominated for SPBGMA’s Dobro Player of the Year every year since 2002, winning the honor an astounding twelve times; and
WHEREAS, a member of the Bluegrass Music Preservation Hall of Fame since 2015, Tim Graves received his Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album with The Great Dobro Sessions, a 1994 album that included Mr. Graves playing alongside other greats, including Josh Graves and Jerry Douglas; and
WHEREAS, referred to as a poet by gospel music icon Bill Gaither, Daryl Mosley is a multi-award-winning songwriter with songs featured on American Idol, The View, and True Hollywood Story; he has several No. 1 songs to his credit, including the southern gospel classic “(Ask the Blind Man) He Saw It All”; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining The Farm Hands, Mr. Mosley was the lead vocalist of the beloved bluegrass gospel group New Tradition and later performed for over a decade as part of the legendary Grand Ole Opry; he took home Songwriter of the Year honors from SPBGMA in 2016 and again in 2017, and he won SPBGMA’s Song of the Year award in 2006; and
WHEREAS, three-time Guitar Player of the Year nominee Keith Tew has toured with various acts, including High Strung, Vassar Clements of the Grateful Dead, and Rhonda Vincent, with whom he performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage; a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, he is a two-time SPBGMA Song of the Year award winner; and
WHEREAS, rounding out the group of four vocalists and virtuoso musicians is Don Hill, who has the distinction of being named state champion banjo player in several states, including Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee; a Tennessee native, he has worked with many major artists in bluegrass, including Bobby Osborne and Jesse McReynolds, and he was a 2017 SPBGMA Banjo Player of the Year nominee; and
WHEREAS, as a unit, The Farm Hands have garnered many SPBGMA accolades; in addition to this year’s Entertainer of the Year, Gospel Group of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year awards, the group won Entertainer of the Year in 2015, Vocal Group of the Year in 2016, Gospel Group of the Year in 2015 and 2016, and Album of the Year for In A Country Town in 2014; and
WHEREAS, The Farm Hands continue to foster appreciation and ensure the continuance of the bluegrass genre through their commitment to writing and performing their music, and it is wholly fitting that the group be recognized; now, therefore,
I, Randy McNally, Speaker of the Senate of the One Hundred Tenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, at the request of and in conjunction with Senator Kerry Roberts and Representative Jay Reedy, do hereby proclaim that we commend The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet’s commitment to excellence, congratulating members Tim Graves, Daryl Mosley, Keith Tew, and Don Hill on their recent honors from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America and wishing them much success in their future endeavors.
Proclaimed in Nashville, Tennessee, on this the 19th day of April 2017.
After the proclamation was read, the boys played a live version of Dig In The Dirt for everyone in the chamber, which was very well received.
Their next album, Colors, is expected from Pinecastle Records in June.
Well done Farm Hands!
The proclamation was sponsored by Senator Kerry Roberts of Springfield, TN.
Tim Graves, who plays reso-guitar with the band, said that they are all proud sons of the Volunteer State.
“We are so honored and humbled by both the proclamation and the opportunity to perform on Capitol Hill. We are proud to call Tennessee our home and thankful to be able to take a little bit of Tennessee to the places across the nation where we perform.”
The proclamation as read today in the state Senate says:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body recognize those artists who devote themselves to their craft, thereby enriching the lives of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet is one such group of artists, which was recently awarded Entertainer of the Year, Gospel Band of the Year, Album of the Year (Dig In The Dirt) and Song of the Year (Dig In The Dirt) honors at the 2017 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) awards, accolades most befitting this distinguished group of musicians; and
WHEREAS, Tim Graves, Daryl Mosley, Keith Tew, and Don Hill comprise The Farm Hands, the combined talents of whom are synergistic and have taken the group throughout the country and to various heights during their seven years together; and
WHEREAS, with over thirty years of experience in professional music, twenty of which were spent as part of the Grand Ole Opry, Grammy Award-winner Tim Graves has toured extensively across the United States, both as a sideman and with his own group; a master of the dobro, he has been nominated for SPBGMA’s Dobro Player of the Year every year since 2002, winning the honor an astounding twelve times; and
WHEREAS, a member of the Bluegrass Music Preservation Hall of Fame since 2015, Tim Graves received his Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album with The Great Dobro Sessions, a 1994 album that included Mr. Graves playing alongside other greats, including Josh Graves and Jerry Douglas; and
WHEREAS, referred to as a poet by gospel music icon Bill Gaither, Daryl Mosley is a multi-award-winning songwriter with songs featured on American Idol, The View, and True Hollywood Story; he has several No. 1 songs to his credit, including the southern gospel classic “(Ask the Blind Man) He Saw It All”; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining The Farm Hands, Mr. Mosley was the lead vocalist of the beloved bluegrass gospel group New Tradition and later performed for over a decade as part of the legendary Grand Ole Opry; he took home Songwriter of the Year honors from SPBGMA in 2016 and again in 2017, and he won SPBGMA’s Song of the Year award in 2006; and
WHEREAS, three-time Guitar Player of the Year nominee Keith Tew has toured with various acts, including High Strung, Vassar Clements of the Grateful Dead, and Rhonda Vincent, with whom he performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage; a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, he is a two-time SPBGMA Song of the Year award winner; and
WHEREAS, rounding out the group of four vocalists and virtuoso musicians is Don Hill, who has the distinction of being named state champion banjo player in several states, including Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee; a Tennessee native, he has worked with many major artists in bluegrass, including Bobby Osborne and Jesse McReynolds, and he was a 2017 SPBGMA Banjo Player of the Year nominee; and
WHEREAS, as a unit, The Farm Hands have garnered many SPBGMA accolades; in addition to this year’s Entertainer of the Year, Gospel Group of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year awards, the group won Entertainer of the Year in 2015, Vocal Group of the Year in 2016, Gospel Group of the Year in 2015 and 2016, and Album of the Year for In A Country Town in 2014; and
WHEREAS, The Farm Hands continue to foster appreciation and ensure the continuance of the bluegrass genre through their commitment to writing and performing their music, and it is wholly fitting that the group be recognized; now, therefore,
I, Randy McNally, Speaker of the Senate of the One Hundred Tenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, at the request of and in conjunction with Senator Kerry Roberts and Representative Jay Reedy, do hereby proclaim that we commend The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet’s commitment to excellence, congratulating members Tim Graves, Daryl Mosley, Keith Tew, and Don Hill on their recent honors from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America and wishing them much success in their future endeavors.
Proclaimed in Nashville, Tennessee, on this the 19th day of April 2017.
After the proclamation was read, the boys played a live version of Dig In The Dirt for everyone in the chamber, which was very well received.
Their next album, Colors, is expected from Pinecastle Records in June.
Well done Farm Hands!
(February 7, 2016) The Farm Hands were big winners in last night's 2016 Bluegrass Music Awards. The quartet was named Vocal Group of the Year as well as receiving their second nod as Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year. Last year's Hall of Fame choice Tim Graves was named Dobro Player of the Year for an unprecedented 11th time. Farm Hands singer/bassist Daryl Mosley was named 2016 Songwriter of the Year.
This was the 42nd Annual Bluegrass Music Awards. The ceremony is held each year in Nashville, Tennessee as part of the Bluegrass Convention sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music.
This was the 42nd Annual Bluegrass Music Awards. The ceremony is held each year in Nashville, Tennessee as part of the Bluegrass Convention sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music.
(JANUARY 2016) The Bluegrass Music Awards nominations have been announced and the FARM HANDS have received 10 nominations!
The band is up for Entertainers of The Year, Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year, Bluegrass Band of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year. Individually, Daryl Mosley is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Tim Graves is up for Dobro Player of the Year, Keith Tew is nominated for Guitar Player of the Year, and Bennie Boling is up for Banjo Player of the Year.
The awards, presented by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music, will be held on Sunday, February 7th as part of the 42nd annual award show and convention in Nashville, TN.
Last year, the FARM HANDS were named both Entertainers of the Year and Bluegrass Gospel Band of the Year, while Tim Graves was voted Dobro Player of the Year.
The band is up for Entertainers of The Year, Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year, Bluegrass Band of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year. Individually, Daryl Mosley is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Tim Graves is up for Dobro Player of the Year, Keith Tew is nominated for Guitar Player of the Year, and Bennie Boling is up for Banjo Player of the Year.
The awards, presented by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music, will be held on Sunday, February 7th as part of the 42nd annual award show and convention in Nashville, TN.
Last year, the FARM HANDS were named both Entertainers of the Year and Bluegrass Gospel Band of the Year, while Tim Graves was voted Dobro Player of the Year.
The Farm Hands were big winners Sunday night at the 41st Annual Bluegrass Music Awards in Nashville. The band was awarded the coveted Entertainer of the Year award as well as Bluegrass Gospel Band of the Year. The Farm Hands' Tim Graves picked up an unprecedented 10th Dobro Player of the Year award. Graves was also honored as the newest inductee into the prestigious Preservation Hall of Greats, bluegrass music's Hall of Fame.
KEITH TEW JOINS THE FARM HANDS
Bluegrass guitarist and singer/songwriter Keith Tew has taken over the guitar duties for the Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet.
Keith is a veteran of bluegrass music, having worked as part of Rhonda Vincent's band, The Rage, as well as performing with Rock County and his own band, High Strung. Keith is a talented songwriter with songs recorded by Mountain Heart, The Lonesome River Band, and others. His song, "Am I A Fool" recorded by the Lonesome River Band won bluegrass music's Song Of The Year award a few years back. Keith is also a Grammy nominee for his part in the celebrated "Stanley Tradition' album.
In addition to seeing him at their live performances, Keith can be heard on the Farm Hands' upcoming album, "Better Than I Deserve" for Pinecastle Records.
Bluegrass guitarist and singer/songwriter Keith Tew has taken over the guitar duties for the Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet.
Keith is a veteran of bluegrass music, having worked as part of Rhonda Vincent's band, The Rage, as well as performing with Rock County and his own band, High Strung. Keith is a talented songwriter with songs recorded by Mountain Heart, The Lonesome River Band, and others. His song, "Am I A Fool" recorded by the Lonesome River Band won bluegrass music's Song Of The Year award a few years back. Keith is also a Grammy nominee for his part in the celebrated "Stanley Tradition' album.
In addition to seeing him at their live performances, Keith can be heard on the Farm Hands' upcoming album, "Better Than I Deserve" for Pinecastle Records.
Farm Hands 'In A Country Town' named 'Album of the Year'
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Tim accepts his 9th Dobro Player of the Year award
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Sunday night, February 2nd at the 40th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards in Nashville, the Farm Hands took home 2 awards. Their album, "In A Country Town" was named Album of the Year.
In addition, Tim Graves picked up his 6th straight trophy as the Dobro Player of the Year-his 9th career win in the category. |
Song selected in Farm Hands songwriter contest
We would like to thank all of the songwriters who submitted songs for our New Songwriter contest. We received so many wonderful songs and it was really difficult to narrow it down to just one. But, we selected “Down This Old Gravel Road” written by Kelli Courtney. Kelli is a songwriter/bass player from Iowa and performs as part of the band ‘Radio Flyer’. Kelli’s song will be included on the upcoming Farm Hands CD. Congrats, Kelli and thanks for sending us your song.
Because there were so many great songs submitted, we have placed a few of them on the short list of songs that we are considering for the new album as well. So, if you submitted a song, it may get recorded after all. We will be in touch with the writers of any additional songs we’d like to record. Thanks again, bluegrass songwriters!
Because there were so many great songs submitted, we have placed a few of them on the short list of songs that we are considering for the new album as well. So, if you submitted a song, it may get recorded after all. We will be in touch with the writers of any additional songs we’d like to record. Thanks again, bluegrass songwriters!
FARM HANDS RECEIVE 14 AWARD NOMINATIONS
The nominations for the 2014 Bluegrass Music Awards have been announced and the Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet garnered 14 nominations.
The band received nominations for Bluegrass Band of the Year, Entertaining Group of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
“In A Country Town”, the title track of their latest album is nominated for the year’s top Song as well as for Album of the Year. Daryl Mosley, the writer of the song, received his second nomination for Songwriter of the Year as well as Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and picked up his first nod for Entertainer of the Year.
Reigning Dobro Player of the Year Tim Graves was again nominated for this award. He is an 8 times winner of the award, including the last 5 consecutive years. Graves is also a nominee for Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year. Bennie Boling picked up his first nomination for Banjo Player of the Year and guitarist Kevin Williamson became a first time nominee as Entertainer of the Year.
The award show will be held February 2nd in Nashville, Tennessee as part of the 40th annual Bluegrass Music Convention sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America.
For more information about the award show or convention, contact the society at www.spbgma.com
The band received nominations for Bluegrass Band of the Year, Entertaining Group of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
“In A Country Town”, the title track of their latest album is nominated for the year’s top Song as well as for Album of the Year. Daryl Mosley, the writer of the song, received his second nomination for Songwriter of the Year as well as Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and picked up his first nod for Entertainer of the Year.
Reigning Dobro Player of the Year Tim Graves was again nominated for this award. He is an 8 times winner of the award, including the last 5 consecutive years. Graves is also a nominee for Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year. Bennie Boling picked up his first nomination for Banjo Player of the Year and guitarist Kevin Williamson became a first time nominee as Entertainer of the Year.
The award show will be held February 2nd in Nashville, Tennessee as part of the 40th annual Bluegrass Music Convention sponsored by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America.
For more information about the award show or convention, contact the society at www.spbgma.com
FARM HANDS VISIT LEGENDARY WSM RADIO
The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet paid a recent visit to Nashville's WSM Radio's Marcia Campbell on her 'All-Nighter' radio show. They guys performed live and chatted for an hour about their current CD, their tour sponsor- Armstrong Pies, and what's coming up for the band.
WSM radio is best known as the radio station home of the world famous Grand Ole Opry.
Pictured from left to right is Bennie Boling, Tim Graves, Kevin Williamson, WSM's Marcia Campbell, and Daryl Mosley.
WSM radio is best known as the radio station home of the world famous Grand Ole Opry.
Pictured from left to right is Bennie Boling, Tim Graves, Kevin Williamson, WSM's Marcia Campbell, and Daryl Mosley.
BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS BALLOT ARE OUT
The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music has released the ballot for the 40th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards. The award show is part of their annual convention to be held in Nashville on January 30th-February 2nd, 2014.
Last year, the band received nominations for 3 group awards; Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall), Entertaining Band of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
In addition, Daryl Mosley and Tim Graves were nominated for individual awards. Tim was nominated for Traditional Male Vocalist, as well as again receiving a nomination and the win for Dobro Player of the Year, an award he has won 8 times previous and the last 5 years in a row. Daryl received his first nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year (Traditional) and Songwriter of the Year.
This year, the band is eligible for nominations in several categories including Gospel Group, Bluegrass Band, Vocal Group, and Entertaining Band of the Year. Also, they can receive nominations for Album and Song of the Year (for 'In A Country Town'), Individually, they are eligible for nominations as Songwriter (Daryl, Bennie, and Kevin), Banjo (Bennie), Guitar (Kevin), Dobro (Tim), Male Vocalist (Daryl, Tim, Kevin), Entertainer (Kevin, Daryl). The band encourages their friends and fans to go to the SPBGMA website and send in a ballot. Click the picture below for the ballot.
Last year, the band received nominations for 3 group awards; Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall), Entertaining Band of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
In addition, Daryl Mosley and Tim Graves were nominated for individual awards. Tim was nominated for Traditional Male Vocalist, as well as again receiving a nomination and the win for Dobro Player of the Year, an award he has won 8 times previous and the last 5 years in a row. Daryl received his first nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year (Traditional) and Songwriter of the Year.
This year, the band is eligible for nominations in several categories including Gospel Group, Bluegrass Band, Vocal Group, and Entertaining Band of the Year. Also, they can receive nominations for Album and Song of the Year (for 'In A Country Town'), Individually, they are eligible for nominations as Songwriter (Daryl, Bennie, and Kevin), Banjo (Bennie), Guitar (Kevin), Dobro (Tim), Male Vocalist (Daryl, Tim, Kevin), Entertainer (Kevin, Daryl). The band encourages their friends and fans to go to the SPBGMA website and send in a ballot. Click the picture below for the ballot.
The Farm Hands visit classic theater
Ohio Theater in Madison, Indiana has long history
Kevin, Daryl, Laura Ratcliff of the Ohio Theater, Bennie and Tim
While in Madison, Indiana recently for a photo shoot for their upcoming CD, the Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet stopped in for some pictures at the historic Ohio Theater.
The Ohio Theater was opened in 1938 and known as the 'Little Grand'. In 1958, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley McClaine were in Madison for the filming of the movie, 'Some Came Running'. The Ohio Theater was featured in the movie as well as used by director Vincent Minnelli as the headquarters for watching the filmed progress each day.
"It's a great, old school theater," said Tim Graves of the Farm Hands. "It is classic in every way. We appreciate them letting us have run of the place during our photo shoot."
The current owners, Tony and Laura Ratcliff, purchased it in 1996. In addition to showing current and historic movies, the theater also has live events. So what about a live bluegrass music event? "We've not done that yet," said Laura, "but that just might change!"
The Ohio Theater was opened in 1938 and known as the 'Little Grand'. In 1958, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley McClaine were in Madison for the filming of the movie, 'Some Came Running'. The Ohio Theater was featured in the movie as well as used by director Vincent Minnelli as the headquarters for watching the filmed progress each day.
"It's a great, old school theater," said Tim Graves of the Farm Hands. "It is classic in every way. We appreciate them letting us have run of the place during our photo shoot."
The current owners, Tony and Laura Ratcliff, purchased it in 1996. In addition to showing current and historic movies, the theater also has live events. So what about a live bluegrass music event? "We've not done that yet," said Laura, "but that just might change!"
TIM GRAVES NAMED 'DOBRO PLAYER OF THE YEAR'
The Farm Hand's Tim Graves picked up his 5th consecutive award for Dobro Player of the Year Sunday night at the 39th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards and
Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. This was his 8th win in the category. "I don't take this for granted," said Graves in his acceptance speech. "I'm so thankful I get to do what I do and I appreciate the love and support of the fans."
Graves' award was the only win from the 7 nominations the band received. Graves and band mate Daryl Mosley were both nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, and Mosley received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year. The Farm Hands were also selected as nominees for Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall), Entertaining Band of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
"It's a wonderful vote of confidence from the fans to include us as finalists for all of these awards," Graves said. "We are humbled by their support and belief in us. We appreciate it very much."
Graves' award was the only win from the 7 nominations the band received. Graves and band mate Daryl Mosley were both nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, and Mosley received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year. The Farm Hands were also selected as nominees for Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall), Entertaining Band of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
"It's a wonderful vote of confidence from the fans to include us as finalists for all of these awards," Graves said. "We are humbled by their support and belief in us. We appreciate it very much."
FARM HANDS NOMINATED FOR 7 BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
Nashville,TN -The Farm Hands Quartet has been nominated for 7 awards, including Bluegrass Band of the Year for the upcoming 2013 SPBGMA Bluegrass Awards.
The band is up for 3 group awards; Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall), Entertaining Band of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
In addition, Daryl Mosley and Tim Graves have been nominated for individual awards. Tim is nominated for Traditional Male Vocalist, as well as again receiving a nomination for Dobro Player of the Year, an award he has won 7 times previous and the last 4 years in a row. Daryl received his first nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year (Traditional) and Songwriter of the Year.
The 2013 Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 3rd in Nashville.
The band is up for 3 group awards; Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall), Entertaining Band of the Year, and Traditional Gospel Group of the Year.
In addition, Daryl Mosley and Tim Graves have been nominated for individual awards. Tim is nominated for Traditional Male Vocalist, as well as again receiving a nomination for Dobro Player of the Year, an award he has won 7 times previous and the last 4 years in a row. Daryl received his first nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year (Traditional) and Songwriter of the Year.
The 2013 Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 3rd in Nashville.
FARM HANDS' TIM GRAVES AND BUS FEATURED IN MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Nashville, TN -- Bluegrass music artist, The Farm Hands’ Tim Graves, is driving his bus to the silver screen! Tim’s classic MCI tour bus is being used as part of a major motion picture currently being filmed in Tennessee.
The movie, titled The Identical, which stars Ray Liotta (Field of Dreams), Ashley Judd (Double Jeopardy), Seth Green (The Italian Job), and Joe Pantoliano (The Matrix) is a rock-n-roll drama that follows the path of a musical family from the 1950s through the 1970s.
The movie, titled The Identical, which stars Ray Liotta (Field of Dreams), Ashley Judd (Double Jeopardy), Seth Green (The Italian Job), and Joe Pantoliano (The Matrix) is a rock-n-roll drama that follows the path of a musical family from the 1950s through the 1970s.
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Tim’s fully restored 1972 MCI bus was selected for use in the movie because of its immaculate condition and period correctness. “I’ve had this bus a long time and it’s been a hobby of mine restoring it,” said Tim. “They needed an early 1970’s bus that still looked new and saw a picture of mine online. They came to see it in person and said it was perfect. The movie company added a logo to the side of the bus and a few minor cosmetic improvements to the interior, but that's it."
Tim himself filmed several scenes in the movie as the driver of the bus, but he says he’s not ready to move to Hollywood just yet. “It was a fun experience,” Tim said. “The actors and crew were great to work with and it was exciting to see how a movie comes together. But I think I’ll stick to playing bluegrass!” The movie is scheduled for a Fall of 2013 release. For more information about “The Identical”, you can see their website at www.TheIdenticalMovie.com. |
BENNIE BOLING IS NEWEST HUBER BANJO ENDORSER
Bennie with owner of Huber Banjos, Steve Huber
Bennie Boling has joined with Steve Huber and Huber banjos as their newest endorser. “I’ve known Steve a long time and I am very familiar with what a great banjo a Huber banjo is.” says Bennie. “I’m excited to be playing and representing this fine instrument.”
Company founder Steve Huber is happy that Bennie Boling is joining the list of talented Huber banjo players. He says, “Bennie has been a part of the manufacturing here for several years. He is a great guy as well as a talented musician. Bennie is an excellent addition to the family of Huber banjo players.”
Company founder Steve Huber is happy that Bennie Boling is joining the list of talented Huber banjo players. He says, “Bennie has been a part of the manufacturing here for several years. He is a great guy as well as a talented musician. Bennie is an excellent addition to the family of Huber banjo players.”
Artist of Bluegrass are Legends of Music
If these “legends of music” look strangely familiar, there is good reason. Three bluegrass artists, on board the Carnival Dream cruise ship for the recent First Quality Bluegrass Cruise, were featured as part of the Carnival Legends Show. This Las Vegas style show paid tribute to several musical legends with Tim Graves of the Farm Hands playing the part of Elvis Presley, Blake Johnson of the James King Band portraying James Brown, and The Farm Hands' Daryl Mosley as Frank Sinatra.
Farm Hands partner with Bluegrass Unlimited for monthly newsletter
Beginning with the November 2012 issue, the Farm Hands, will feature a monthly newsletter within the pages of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine. It’s a unique idea for both the magazine and the band.
“Although websites and social media have changed our world, it’s impossible to understate the impact that Bluegrass Unlimited magazine makes within our industry,” says Daryl Mosley of the Farm Hands. “We are excited to be able to stay in touch on a regular basis with their many thousands of readers.”
This type of arrangement between the magazine and a band is a first for Bluegrass Unlimited. The monthly newsletter will feature the latest news and happenings of the band. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine was first published in 1966 and is widely considered the premier magazine for bluegrass music.
“Although websites and social media have changed our world, it’s impossible to understate the impact that Bluegrass Unlimited magazine makes within our industry,” says Daryl Mosley of the Farm Hands. “We are excited to be able to stay in touch on a regular basis with their many thousands of readers.”
This type of arrangement between the magazine and a band is a first for Bluegrass Unlimited. The monthly newsletter will feature the latest news and happenings of the band. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine was first published in 1966 and is widely considered the premier magazine for bluegrass music.
Farm Hands release 'Ohio LIVE'
The Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet have released their first concert DVD, recorded live at the historic Memorial Church in Dayton, OH earlier this year. Among these Farm Hands are Daryl Mosley on bass, Tim Graves on resonator guitar, Bennie Boling on banjo, and Kevin Williamson on guitar.
Entitled Ohio Live, the DVD captures the band’s stage show in full, including 11 songs, plus their between-song banter and stories behind many of the songs.
Graves offered a taste of their show…
“Every night, Kevin sings a kid’s song that he wrote and it’s simply hilarious. Then Daryl tells how he came to write the Gospel classic Ask the Blind Man, He Saw It All, and there are tears all over the house.
We had hoped the video could capture the joy and the intimacy that we share with the audiences at our concerts. We’re very satisfied with how it seems to come through.”
Entitled Ohio Live, the DVD captures the band’s stage show in full, including 11 songs, plus their between-song banter and stories behind many of the songs.
Graves offered a taste of their show…
“Every night, Kevin sings a kid’s song that he wrote and it’s simply hilarious. Then Daryl tells how he came to write the Gospel classic Ask the Blind Man, He Saw It All, and there are tears all over the house.
We had hoped the video could capture the joy and the intimacy that we share with the audiences at our concerts. We’re very satisfied with how it seems to come through.”
