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George Shuffler Passes“Crosspickin' will never be the same”.
Born in Valdese, NorthCarolina on April 15,1925 George Shufflerwas an innovativebluegrass guitar playerand one of the earliestsuccessful purveyors ofthe crosspicking style.During his careerShuffler played withThe Stanley Brothersand Ralph Stanley'sClinch Mountain Boys.
Those traditional early Stanley recordings featuring Shuffler arenow considered time honored classics.
May 2014 Volume 30 Number 5
May 1, 2, and 3, 20142424thth Annual Boxcar Pinion Memorial Annual Boxcar Pinion Memorial
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George Shuffler and James Allen SheltonOn a personal note, George Shuffler and the Stanley Brothers werethe biggest influences on my musical career. The first time I methim was at Ralph Stanley’s Hills of Home Festival in 1986. It tookme three weeks to get over that before I could talk about it withoutbecoming emotional. Over the years, George and I became goodfriends and he was a larger than life hero to me. More on page 7
George Shuffler, Carter & Ralph Stanley
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From the Editor’s DeskFrom the Editor’s Desk Sometimes it doesn’t seem right to lose someone we admire so muchsooner than we expect. How true it was in losing Capt. Herb Emory lastmonth. It took a while for it to make sense. But upon reflection, God got a good onethis time and used his life as a teaching tool for us to learn the importance ofservice to others. While we selfishly wanted to keep him in our lives, theimpact of Herbert Lee Emory did not and will not fade away with time. Folkssay “God works in mysterious ways” but not this time. There's a legacystamped on the hearts of all that knew him or knew of him. And one daywe'll see our friend again and thank him and God for the wonderful blessingwe have all shared in a life well lived in service to so many.I pray that each of us use this lesson in our own lives to make a difference inthe lives of others.Till next month God Bless!
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UnspokenUnspokenTraditionTradition
When I listened to several submitted CDs,there was one that stood tall above the rest tomy traditional bluegrass ears. The CD,Simple Little Town, impressed me so, that Ilistened to it 3 times in a row never tiring ofthe group's sound. That's what we need moreof these days. I'm pleased that Bryan Alperreached out to Unspoken Tradition and gotthis response. C.S. “Charlie” Robinson
Bryan we can thank you enough and arehonored that you like the music. We work hardon it for sure!The original members of the band all grew uptogether. Audie and Zane (McGinnis, guitarand
banjo) are brothers who have had a life longlove of the music. Lee Shuford (dobro) and theMcGinnis's are all from Cherryville, NC andstarted the band after playing at the famousBomb Shelter jams that have been drawingpeople to pick together for decades inCherryville.The McGinnis brothers are students of afantastic musician named Darin Aldridge whois a Cherryville native too.Darin has a professional touring band with hiswife and it was through working with Darin onthe Mountain Home label that I met the guysand joined the band. By that time Matt Warrenhad started on the bass. We asked Tim to joinafter he engineered the Simple Little Townalbum and played fiddle on it. Soon he was apermanent member. I think that we mesh because we all have a lovefor the same style of Bluegrass and are all onthe same page with our musical taste. We comefrom an area of the country where goodBluegrass is the norm, timing is everything andsmooth vocal harmonies are required. We doour best to achieve these and work hard at it. I'm glad you think the music is good. I guess itdepends on what night you catch us. HA! Ithink music is best when it comes from theheart. We are grew up with this music and havebeen doing it most of our lives so it is anextension of who we are, it is a refection of our
culture, our values. It's the music of our parentsand grandparents. It's something we enjoy butare also proud to do. You hear the word"traditional" to describe it but I think it is evenmore than just that. I use the word "heritage"music and we want to live up to that musicmaking heritage that is a part of our region. Simple Little Town was written by LeeShuford who sings lead. He wrote it as aheartfelt wish for the simple life and I thinkthat is something we can all relate to. It isabout the idyllic life we all long for but all toooften, fail to find. It is a salute to small town,working class America. Another one I love is Time Marches On. This isanother one from Lee. It is touching. It talksabout a lifetime of love and loss and covers themoment that a young couple meets, falls inlove, sends their son off to marry and then thespouses death. Heavy but melodicallybeautiful.There is a wide variety of songs and temposbut they all have those themes that we can all
relate to. We love what we do but more importantly,playing music is a part of each of us. It's in ourblood and it's real for us. The result is anauthentic delivery of the music and I hope itcomes across to listeners. We like to call it Working Class Bluegrassbecause we are just everyday, hard workingguys who want to pick and sing and hang outwith the same kind of folks. We are blessedthat God has given us the talent to be able to dothat. Ty Gilpin Learn more about this group and their new CDat http://www./unspokentradition.com/
3838thth Annual Annual P e a c h b l o s s o mP e a c h b l o s s o m
F e s t i v a lF e s t i v a l We are happy to report that the AnnualFundraiser for Community Radio, WRFGAtlanta, held on April 5th, was a great success.SEBA was well represented by bands,members and a special visit by the late Capt.Herb Emory of WSB radio and TV. Thanks To Sharon Wiggins and all the WRFGpersonalities and volunteers for allowingSEBA to be part of this great event.
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"Bluegrass On The Plains" @University Station RV Resort inAuburn, Alabama. The Our 5 dayfestival starts on Wednesday night andruns thru Sunday @ 12 pm. Sunday'sshow is all gospel and free to thepublic. We are so excited and honoredto host Dr. Ralph Stanley on hisfairwell tour. We will have a CelebrityWalk with Fireworks and SpecialPresentations honoring Dr. Stanley. Ouroutstanding line-up includes our specialfriends Rhonda Vincent & The Rage,The Isaacs, Larry Sparks, DoyleLawson & Quicksilver, Lizzy Long &Little Roy, The Cumberland GapConnection, The Gary WaldrepBand, Volume Five, The LonesomeRiver Band, Special Consensus, andmany more.
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Police Officer Jerry Reed
EverettGwinnett County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Friday, April 17, 1964
On April 17, 1964,Officers Ralph Davis, Jesse Gravittand Jerry Everett were murdered. They were 48, 55 and28 years old, respectively, and together represented one-third of Georgia's Gwinnett County Police Department.The officers were killed late at night, near the end oftheir shifts, when they responded to a dispatch call in aremote area off Beaver Ruin Road. They were shackledwith their own handcuffs and slain with their own guns.At the time it was reportedly, the most notorious event inGeorgia law enforcement history and remains suchtoday. Jerry Everett (the youngest officer) was brother toRoger, Randall and Leroy Everett. Music was such a part of the Everett family back thenthat it became even more so as friends consoled theheartbroken family, playing music every weekendthrough the 14 months of not knowing what happened tothe officers. Eventually, through the trials andconvictions, music continued to be the bond for allconcerned. Thus sorrow created the tradition thatcontinues today. Sadly, a few of the hundreds who visitEverett's year round understand the circumstances thathave created such a revered little music venue.That was 50 years ago.. On April 12th dozens of lawenforcement officers descended on the Everetthomeplace where a fitting tribute was made to the
families, and the officers. Tommy Everett nephew toJerry Everett spoke of how honored he and the familywere to have this tribute at tho old homestead and howproud the family members now gone would be.. It was asolemn and moving memorial service recounting theevents of a half century ago that should never beforgotten. As heart wrenching as it is still today, it's fairto say we all wish the very best to all those who stillsuffer from a tragic loss and how thankful we are for thelegacy of fine music that continues today in honor of theevents of 50 years ago.
50 Years atEverett's
Fifty years is a long time tokeep a tradition going. Butfaith, family and communityhave bonded the Everett andbluegrass pickers, families
and fans together providing a bright future for bluegrass and gospel in Suwanee, Ga.With a new coat of paint and lots of 'sprucing up”, Everetts Music Barn and the oldEverett homeplace shown like a new penny last month as an incredible line up oftalent came to celebrate the milestone anniversary.
Friday night crowds were delighted with theextraordinary high energy show put on byEdgar Loudermilk (former member of IIIrdTyme Out) and Dave Adkins (RepublicSteele). The Trinity River Band blew theaudience away as they performed new songsfrom their latest CD Better than Blue.Saturday brought even more incredible talent asClinton Gregory put on a super showcase of
talent with his band followed bythe ever popular Francis Mooneyand Fontana Sunset doing lots ofcrowd favorites. Saturday's event was punctuatedwith two of the most talentedsweethearts in bluegrass today.Kenny and Amanda Smith.Heartfelt harmonies, killer
instrumentation and a sprinkling of humor w ere justright for ending the day. Everett Family Band did perform and continues tobe the sentimental favorite. And pickers and fansdidn't have enough to enjoy there was more thanenough great food and the fellowship to go around. All in all it was a great two days at Everett,s. SEBAwants to thank the family and all the volunteers forallowing us to be a part of such a wonderful event.
Thanks Y'all
The Trinity River Band
Adkins & Loudermilk
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Bluegrass Hall of Fame Recipient, George Shuffler passed away April 7 th 2014, just shy of his 89thbirthday. Shuffler was born in Valdese, North Carolina on April 15, 1925. Affectionately known as"The Third Stanley Brother" performed on many of bluegrass music's most historic recordings.George toured 20 years with the Stanley Brothers where he developed his unique cross picking guitarstyle that has been a big influence to many musicians. He was inducted into the InternationalBluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Fame in 2011 and was a recipient of the North CarolinaHeritage Award in 2007. In 2011, Shuffler was inducted into the International Bluegrass MusicAssociation's Hall of Fame along with Del McCoury. George Shuffler’s influences in bluegrass are asan innovative bass player, guitar stylist and featured vocalist and humorist, primarily as a sideman in
some of the most important bands in the music’s history. Many bluegrass artists just released a tribute album The Boy from Valdese -
A Tribute to George Shuffler honoring one of bluegrass music's innovative pioneers. The tribute recording of the title songfeatures old friends and long-time collaborators Buddy Melton (Lead Vocals) and Milan Miller (Guitar, Baritone Vocals), withspecial guests Terry Baucom (Banjo), Carl Jackson (Tenor Vocals), Ron Shuffler (Upright Bass), and Adam Steffey (Mandolin).Shuffler was one of the most beloved and influential sidemen of Bluegrass’ first generation. His contributions to the bluegrassmusic include his “walking” style of playing the bass, and even more significant, his cross-picking style of guitar playing. In 2011, Shuffler was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Fame along with Del McCoury.George Shuffler’s influences in bluegrass are as an innovative bass player, guitar stylist and featured vocalist and humorist,primarily as a sideman in some of the most important bands in the music’s history. This video includes one of Shuffler's stylisticbreaks.The IBMA noted..."Shuffler grew up in a large family near Valdese, North Carolina, learning his first guitar chords at age 10. Young Georgelistened to many of the groups performing live on various 50,000-watt radio stations around the country, and Merle Travis washis idol. In the early 1940s Shuffler was working in a local string band with a regular $20-a-week job at a bakery. Filling in asbass player with Charlie & Danny Bailey and the Happy Valley Boys at a theatre and several other venues in Granite Falls, N.C., Shuffler accepted a $60 a
week job with the Baileys and left with them for Nashville and The Grand Ole Opry, his first professional job. After the Baileys quit the business, Shuffler worked with a comedy team for a while, returned to Valdese and got married and worked with several bands playing guitar and singing. Carter Stanley called Shuffler on December 28, 1950 and said he and Ralph were leaving Bristol to move to WVLK in Versailles, Kentucky, and he asked Shuffler to join the Stanley Brothers to play bass—an offer George accepted. Following WVLK, Shuffler worked with The Stanley Brothers in numerous markets. His “walking style” of bass playing, introduced on the Stanley Brothers’ 1953 Mercury Recordings, would imprint itself on a number of younger players, including Hall of Fame member Tom Gray. Primarily a bass player, Shuffler was in and out of the Stanley group many times until the early 1960s, when it got down to just Carter, Ralph and George. Inspired by Bill Napier, Shuffler perfected his signature style of cross-picking that would be widely emulated. Following Carter Stanley’s death December 1, 1966, Shuffler stayed on with Ralph for several months. He then worked with Don Reno and Bill Harrell until 1969, recording several albums with them on bass. For a number of years he also led The Shuffler Family gospel group, which recorded more than a half dozen albums.Bluegrass artists and fans have shown a great outpouring of love for Shuffler since his passing was
announced. Several performed with him and others learned from him. Always cheerful, Shuffler was a gifted artist who love the music and its people. The bluegrass people also loved him. He will be remembered for his contributions to the music he loved so much.
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Perhaps no one in SEBA was more familiar with Herb Emory than Dickson Lester.“We played Capt. Herb's Annual Toys for Tots event for 5 years along with severalother charity events” Lester said. Each time he and his group The Mars Hill PorchPickers performed, Herb requested some of his favorite songs. Among them, I'll FlyAway, The Old Home Place and the gospel medleys the group often performs.Although Auto Racing was his passion, Bluegrass was high on his list of favorites.Herb and his wife Karen attended bluegrass events as often as time would allow.Always gracious and very appreciative, everyone who met him or listened to him onthe radio, walked away feeling good about him and themselves. Words ofencouragement and thanks for the work folks were doing was always part of what hedid when you met him. And as he said, many times there's a tap in my toes and a songin my heart. With Capt. Herb, “the Bluebird of Happiness” was never far away whenhe was around.Our Hearts and prayers are with Karen, the family and the multitude of fans who willmiss our friend and SEBA supporter.
Precious MemoriesPrecious Memories Herbert /lee Emory April 2, 1953 - April 12, 2014 EMORY, Herb Captain Herb Emory Herbert Lee Emory, 61, of Douglasville, Georgia passed awaySaturday, April 12, 2014. He was born April 2, 1953 in Transylvania County, North Carolina, the son ofMrs. Joyce Sanders Emory and the late Mr. John Lee Emory. In 1971, he left his home in the Blue RidgeMountains of North Carolina, and moved to Atlanta where he attended the Atlanta School ofBroadcasting and National School of Broadcasting. He was a longtime WSB Radio and Channel 2Action News traffic reporter, and was referred to as "Captain Herb". He had been with WSB Radio andChannel 2 Action News since 1991. Captain Herb has served as an Atlanta traffic reporter since 1971. Hepreviously was a News/Traffic reporter from 1978 through 1991 with WSNE (Cumming), WDGL(Douglasville), WFOM (Marietta), WACX (Austell), WQXI-AM, 94Q-Star 94, Georgia Network News.Over the years, he spent many hours a week in a helicopter hovering over metro Atlanta's traffic and wasknown as a friend to the Atlanta commuters. He had a great love for radio, NASCAR and communityinvolvement. He hosted more charity events than any other WSB personality, including hosting theannual Toys for Tots fundraiser at Fred's Barbecue House, Lithia Springs. Captain Herb hosted andproduced the WSB Speed Shop auto racing, with his wife, Karen, from 1993 until 2011. He has earned atleast 15 First Place Awards, including two Green Eyeshades, for news and traffic reports from theGeorgia Associated Press Assoc. and other media organizations. He served as President of the GeorgiaAssociated Press Broadcasters Association (GAPBA) in 1990/91 and served on the Georgia Radio Hallof Fame Board of Directors. He was inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2008 and received
the inaugural Excellence in Motorsports Journalism Award in 2012. He had a great love for Douglas County and was always willing tovolunteer for community events, particularly those involving children, the military and veterans. He had a great respect for all First Respondersacross the nation and had a special friendship with members of the Douglas County Sheriff Department. Heserved on the Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park Board of Directors, and was a member of theDouglas County Animal Control Advisory Board. Captain Herb most recently emceed the homecoming forOlympic Medalist Elana Meyers and helped escort the "Remembering Our Fallen" exhibit with theAmerican Legion Riders to the Douglas County Courthouse. He will be greatly missed by his family,coworkers, friends, neighbors and the community. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by hisson, Joseph Lee Emory his father-in-law, William Martinell; and uncle, Rev. Joseph Sanders. He is survivedby his beloved wife of 24 years, Karen Emory of Douglasville; his mother, Joyce Sanders Emory of NorthCarolina; aunt, Doris C. Sanders of Florida, cousins, Loriane and John Lambert of Indiana and Debra Joand Frank Bright of Florida, and J.J. Bright of Florida; mother-in-law, Joan Martinell of Newnan; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Lynn Wilson of Alpharetta, Patty and John Baker of Ft. Collins, CO, Robyn Adamsof Senoia, and Bill and Sherry Martinell of Eugene, OR; five nephews, Ryan Wilson of Alpharetta, Russelland Kate Baker of Fort Collins, CO, Matthew Baker of Tampa, FL, Bryan Baker of Aspen, CO, and PatrickBaker of Denver, CO; one niece, Tayler Schnoor of Senoia; and adopted aunt, Geneva Gold of Newnan.Captain Herb's impact was so eloquently stated by his colleague WSB's, Clark Howard: "He died of a heartattack, which is so ironic. This was a man who had more heart than anyone who I've ever had the privilegeto know." Anyone who had contact with Captain Herb, either in person or on the radio, will feel the loss ofthis great man. His family extended beyond his relatives especially to those members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Department and his WSBFamily, who he loved so much. His love of his family, friends and community will live on in the hearts of all those who ever had contact withCaptain Herb.
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Lester Flatt to be celebrated at MerleFest
The 100th anniversary of Lester Flatt’s birthdate is on June 19 this year and many residents of his home town, Sparta, Tennessee, will be celebrating the life of the first generation bluegrass legend.
Among the events planned is the collaborative effort by Roland White and Blake Williams who will be celebrating 100 years of Lester Flatt at MerleFest (Wilkesboro, North Carolina) this coming Saturday, April26.
White joined The Nashville Grass in 1969 and worked with the group until 1973 when he left to join his brother,Clarence White, in a television venture. Williams joined The Nashville Grass in 1978 and continued to perform
with the band until Flatt passed away on May 11, 1979.
White and Williams presented the idea to MerleFest ArtistRelations Manager, Steve Johnson last year.
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“Lester would have been 100 years old this June andRoland and I felt it was so important to commemoratethe life of this iconic person in bluegrass musichistory. So we made our pitch to Steve and are sothankful that he and the MerleFest staff agreed thatLester should be honoured in some way at this year’sfestival.
Not only is it important for Roland and I toreminisce about Lester with the folks who knew himand his music, but it’s essential that we continue toeducate the younger generation on the people whomade bluegrass what it is today.”
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