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Audie is a Grammy Nominee and a once in a lifetime musician and singer.  I married his cousin and he has still not forgiven me.

He’s bringing his great band to NC for a special night of music. Bluegrass at the Rock w/ Balsam Range and Audie Blaylock & Redline.  Saturday, November 5th, at The Old Rock School in Valdese NC – 7pm. You can hear a live interview on the radio, 88.7,  the same day.  WNCW.org. Audie Blaylock and Redline – \”Matches\

I met Audie many years ago after he’d left Rhonda Vincent and the Rage.  He started his own fire-breathing, traditional bluegrass band.  I traveled all over the U.S. and Australia doing shows with them.  All were fun, but the first will always be the most memorable. It was in Imlay City MI at the high school where his cousin, Jennifer, was teaching.  We met that weekend and soon after had opportunities to spend  a lot more time around each other.  Not long after that, she and I started dating long distance.  That was in 2006.  We’ve now been married 3 years and I brought her to the promised land, Canton North Carolina. She is now the vocal music director and teaching at Asheville High School.  I could not be more proud of her. And I could not be more happy in my life. Glad things work out the way they do.  I don’t know if Audie would agree, since her parents quit speaking to him.  hahaha

This is some insight on why 11/5/11 at the Old Rock School will be fun and sort of coming full circle.

Also look for:

Balsam Range in Roxboro NC this Saturday 10/29 with Mountain Faith at the Kirby Theatre.

Steve Sutton and myself in Hazelwood this Tuesday 11/1 at Smoky Mtn Roasters coffee house.  With proceeds going to local Charity.

And ‎$25 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are NOW ON SALE for JOHN WIGGINS and BALSAM RANGE in Canton NC 12/3/11! Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels…tix on www.balsamrange.com home page. We have a limited number of tickets left. We’ve raised over $6000 so far and counting.

We still encourage folks to participate in the “Donation Match Challenge” for tickets and added perks! More info on the www.balsamrange.com homepage.

Had 2 more today:

Chris Forga/Forga Properties – Stage Hand Level

Amanda Murph/Bojangles of WNC – Microphone Level

PLEASE join your peers:

Dr. Michael Gillespie DDS – Opening Act Level

Champion Credit Union – Opening Act Level

Old Town Bank – Stage Hand Level

Crossroads Music Company – Stage Hand Level

Wendy Smathers/Farm Bureau – Stage Hand Level

Nathan & Myra Grant – Stage Hand Level

Chris Forga/Forga Properties – Stage Hand Level

John Wiggins – Stage Hand Level

Balsam Range – Stage Hand Level

Ira Dove – Director, Haywood County Dept. of Social Services - Lighting Level

Haywood Co Board of Realtors – Lighting Level

Amy Spivey/Sunburst Realty – Lighting Level

Mary Millar/Kitchen Decor – Lighting Level

Amanda Murph/Bojangles of WNC – Microphone Level

Mac Wiggins – Microphone Level

Smoky Mountain News (media)

The Mountaineer (media)

We’ve raised over $6000 so far and counting. This is the kickoff for our winter concert series. Includes an entire lineup of our musical heroes.