One half of the Mandolin Christmas duo wrote an essay about the Winter Solstice. Enjoy and share with friends.Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albumsA Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2  Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.comRead episode notes here:https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/bring-torch-from-new-mandolin-christmas.htmlAVAILABLE ONSpotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on FacebookWe’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family.Here are the links to do that:Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season?For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00Want to match us and make this more fun and effective?Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at will@willtaylor.comInclude the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set. For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a will@willtaylor.com , up to $500Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time..Liner notesFollow Karen & Will:FACEBOOKSPOTIFYPANDORAAPPLE MUSICAMAZONGOOGLEDEEZERaxtcrhb8

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Driving? Then listen to this here.Strings  on Grass Sunset Concert Seriesfeaturing Jimmy LaFave and surprise mystery guestGreat Austin musicians in a country setting, under the stars featuring new arrangements by Will TaylorSunday, April 19, 2015(Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30)at private home near Slaughter and Manchaca RSVP to get complete informationLike us on FacbookGo to our websiteStrings on Grass is a donations-based concert series,  so pay what you can or feel.Suggested contribution: $20/person at the door. We are pleased to bring back Jimmy Lafave and a secret mystery guest, lover of Barton Springs in from Vermont. (See videos of Jimmy here) The last few years we’ve been in the studio with Jimmy, recording a cut with him on his Jackson Browne Tribute album, and two songs on his most recent album release.  Back in the 80’s my high school best friend and I would take our strings downtown and sit in at the Chicago House open mike frequently hosted by Jimmy Lafave.  Years later I ran into Jimmy at a live KGSR radio tribute to Bob Dylan; from that radio show the first season of  Strings Attached was born.Here are a few songs I arranged for that first show back in 2001:Never is a MomentWhen It Starts to Rain (KUT Radio Appearance)Jimmy LaFave was born in Wills Point, Texas, a small town 30 miles east of Dallas. He began school down the road in Mesquite and by Junior High was making music perched behind his Sears & Roebuck drum kit. It wasn’t long before his mother traded a drawer full of green stamps for his first guitar and the switch to singer–songwriter was in progress. His family later moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he finished high school. Although he has lived in Austin for over 20 years, many people think of him as being from Oklahoma, because of his strong musical ties to the state and what he often refers to as its “red dirt music.” It was in this landscape that he began to define his sound and soak up a combination of his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. Before leaving Oklahoma for Austin, Jimmy did some independent recording and toured the southwest with the first version of his band Night Tribe. Read more here…."Jimmy LaFave sings like a soul caught up in the rapture."--Claudia Perry, The Houston PostJimmy LaFave is a musician, songwriter, and performing artist of unprecedented talent. An artist's artist."--Bob Johnston, Producer: Blonde On Blonde, Nashville Skyline, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon"Jimmy LaFave's songs move me 'cause he sings them with grit, passion, and uncommon beauty."--Lucinda Williams, Recording Artist"Jimmy LaFave uncovers the soul of America. And he does that so movingly and so beautifully that words fail."--Niew Revue, European newsweekly"Jimmy LaFave delivers with foot-to-the-floor passion." --Playboy"Jimmy, your words and music have captured new audiences who appreciate the Austin soundscape and the songwriting it encompasses. You are one of Austin's favorites, and you know that I'm one of your biggest fans."--Ann Richards, Former Governor of TexasStrings on Grass is a handicap accessible, smoke free, outdoor house concert series located near Slaughter Creek Dr. and Manchaca. Well-behaved youngsters any age are welcome.All attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, their own seating, pillows, blankets as needed.  Attendance is by invitation only and RSVPs are required. Directions will be emailed to those with confirmed reservations.2 ways To RSVP for the Jimmy LaFave concert1) Online: click here or 2) By mail: please fill out the form below and mail it before April 14, 2014 toWill TaylorStrings on Grass Series – Jimmy LaFave9300 S IH 35Suite A500Austin, TX 78748Suggested donation is $20/person.Checks made out to Strings Attached.After April 14, please RSVP here http://stringsattached.orgRSVP for the Jimmy LaFave house concert,  April 19, 2015Please note that we will acknowledge receipt of your donation by email.  If you do not hear from us, please contact us.To: Strings on Grass Series – Jimmy LaFave9300 S IH 35Suite A500Austin, TX 78748Name: _______________________________  Number of people in my party: ________  Email address: ___________________________       Phone #____________________Please check one:___  I am enclosing my donation now.  (Make checks payable to "Strings Attached" and  postedated for 4/19/2015. Suggested amount: $20/person.)___  I would prefer to take my chances and wait to make my donation ($20/person) at the door.2015 Strings on Grass SeasonChristine AlbertDavid Glaser and Songs of James TaylorAbbey Road Re-ImaginedGina ChavezDana CooperLibby KirkpatrickGurf MorlixStrings on Grass Sunset Series 2015 Season(We are accepting donations in advance for all concerts.  Suggested donations made in advance are $20/person.  Checks should be made out to Strings Attached)MAY 16  Christine AlbertRSVPJUNE 6Music of James Taylor / David GlaserRSVPJULY 11Abbey Road Re-ImaginedRSVPAUGUST 15   Gina ChavezRSVPSEPTEMBER 12Dana CooperRSVPNOVEMBER 7Libby KirkpatrickRSVPDECEMBER 5Gurf MorlixRSVPWant to HELP STRINGS ON GRASS?Join our tag team (Let us tag you a few times a month on FB and get some free music as thanks)Become a PatronVolunteerGetting too many emails from us?Before you sever our digital relationship, try one of these non–email ways of staying in touch with our shows and music releases:Texting list (just monthly) Be our friend here.Subscribe to our podcast (great for the morning drive)You are receiving this email because you previously asked to be on our mailing list.Our mailing address is:Will Taylor9300 S IH 35Suite a 500Austin, 78748

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