Laurelyn Dossett
listen now children a story I’ll tell …

I almost dropped my Gibson over this one.

Grayson Currin recently wrote a review of Levon’s new release, “Ramble at the Ryman,” and had this to say about the “Anna Lee” cut off the live album.

Not every bit of Ramble at the Ryman is noteworthy … But the highlights are essential testaments to Helm’s gravelly tenderness as a vocalist, whether on his natural, narrative delivery of “A Train Robbery” or his mix of mourning and hope on this spare, show-stopping version of “Anna Lee.”

Grayson, thank you. If I’ve never swooned before, I am right now. Meantime, I hope you all celebrate Levon’s birthday and buy this recording. He is one of those rare musicians who inspires everyone to be more authentic — as a person and a musician. He just gets better with time. Happy Birthday Levon.

Meantime, I need to stop swooning and pick up this guitar and get back to writing. Does anyone know where I left my feet on the ground?

Ramble at the Ryman is available now on Amazon.com

Vinyl

Live audio CD

.mp3 download

The Haw River Ballroom Opens May 27

Haw River Ballroom Hard Hat Gala, Saxapahaw, NC
ONE NIGHT ONLY! donations at the door for the Haw River Assembly
8 pm to 10 pm, Saturday, May 7

A special sneak peak at The Haw River Ballroom with a behind-the-scenes Hard Hat Gala featuring the Haw River Supergroup, a consortium of local musicians singing songs about the river (Think ‘Down By The Riverside” Beta).

About the new Haw River Ballroom:

Nestled in the former Dye House of Saxapahaw, the Haw River Ballroom will feature live music & performances, film series, innovative lectures, dances, weddings and events with multi-level mezzanines, decks and a coffeeshop overlooking the river.

Lucky 32 Tuesday Night Special
6:30 to 9:30 pm

May 3  Molly McGinn and Scott Manring
May 10 Laurelyn Dossett and Scott Manring
May 17 Martha Bassett and friends
May 24  Laurelyn and Scott
May 31  Laurelyn and Scott

In June, Rhiannon Giddens will be touring with the North Carolina Symphony as part of their “Around the World in 80 Minutes” concert.  And in July, Molly McGinn and I will be dusting off our pirate hats and singing songs from Bloody Blackbeard with the NC Symphony’s “Pirates!” show.

Early signs of spring

“Sun’s a-gonna shine in my back door someday, March winds gonna blow my blues all away….”

Early signs of spring … music and rain boots. Grab your umbrella for Tuesday evenings at Lucky 32 in Greensboro. And I’ll have guest appearances with Red June, Don Williams, and Garrison Keillor this month as well:

Tuesdays at Lucky 32

March 1: Laurelyn with Scott Manring
March 8: The Mollys (McGinn & Miller) and Scott
March 15: Martha Bassett with Pat Lawrence
March 22: Laurelyn with Scott and Joe Newberry
March 29: Laurelyn with Scott Manring

Guest Appearances

Monday, March 7: singing a few duets with Garrison Keillor at DPAC, Durham, NC
Friday, March 11: singing a song or two with Red June at The Green Bean, Greensboro, NC
Thursday, March 24: opening for Don Williams at War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro, NC