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May 8, 2012

“Sold out” at Angelica’s

We had a great time and a memorable 2012 Cinco de Mayo at Angelica’s last Saturday night. Thanks to all of you for the big turnout and the warm and enthusiastic response all night. With this sold out performance (our third at Angelica’s), we’re now featured on the Historic Bell Theater’s Wall of Fame. Joe Ferrara, our long time friend, who’s worked the same music circuit as us during our early days, set the bar high with a very entertaining opening act which made it easy for us to continue the same level of fun and entertainment for the rest of the evening. Thanks everyone for coming out to support us and thanks again, Joe for a stellar performance.

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Anyone with any stories of the County Line Trio’s past or current performances are encouraged to leave us a comment or send us an e-mail with pictures or videos that we can post on our new website. The new site is designed to be interactive, so we can stream comments/replies and download pictures and videos…..and in the near future establish Facebook, Twitter and other social media connections.

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April 4, 2012

Join us at Angelica’s on May 5, 2012

We invite you to join us for a dinner show at Angelica’s Bell Theater Room & Bistro to kick off our 2012 Performance/Event Schedule with some new songs and good cheer. Round up some friends who like a good time and remember all those folk tunes that make you tap your foot and sing along.  Special guest, Joe Ferrara, a solo folk singer/guitarist from Santa Cruz, will open our show to make it a truly memorable evening.

For reservations to the dinner show, you are requested to go online to their website to buy the tickets: www.angelicasbistro.com or call 650-365-3226 (Check out our “Show” page for venue and direction links). Their website will also have information on menus, directions, parking and a list of upcoming performers. Owner Peter Cushiere has made some nice improvements to the room and sound system and we are looking forward to a fun evening of music and frivolity. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you.

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March 25, 2012

A SPECIAL THANKS

We want to take this opportunity to thank our long time friend and music associate,  Bob Lawrence.  Bob  has been working with us during Bud’s absence over the past year and a half.   He’s an accomplished musician with a real passion for his music.  He’s a ”student” of the Kingston Trio with a solid connection to the “Trio’s”  late founder, Dave Guard.  Bob is no stranger to the County Line Trio.  He has joined us on numerous occasions in prior shows doing a ”guest spot” song or two.  When not performing he can often be seen next to the sound board, coaching the sound engineer during our performances.  He was a member of the County Line Trio for two years during our early days and then left to pursue his ”other passion”, spending the next 20 years performing throughout the bay area with the bluegrass group, “A Touch of Grass”.  Thanks Bob, for your dedication, enthusiasm and availability.

BUD “WATCH/UPDATE “

Bud is doing great and sends his thanks to all the well-wishers and is looking forward to getting back on stage with us again in the near future.

WOW!  A NEW WEB SITE…looking good

Thanks to Kevin Croshal, a very creative and talented Graphic Artist/web designer,  for all the long hours and creative effort  in providing the County Line Trio with a very professional and “classy” looking Web Site.  Kevin, was also responsible for all the artwork and design of our last CD, “this Land is Your Land’.  If you have any comments or suggestions to improve the ease in navigating our site,  please leave us a message on this page or send us an e-mail on our Contact page.  Thanks Kevin for your creative efforts on both the web site and album projects……GREAT JOB.

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March 24, 2012

Earl Scruggs, Banjo Legend

Sad news to report that Earl Scruggs passed away March 23, 2012.  Scruggs was an icon in the folk and country music world.  His most notable work being the “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”.  Earl’s banjo picking style and tuning variations were a major influence to early banjo pickers, bluegrass bands and folk groups across the country.  His innovative techniques on the 5-string banjo lead to Grammy and Country Music Awards.  He will be missed but his musical influence will live on forever, especially for all his banjo pickin’ friends, including the County Line Trio.   Next time you catch our show ask Tod for a little sample of Scruggs’ Foggy Mountain Breakdown.

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