Violinist Mark O'Connor Fuses Styles In 'Appalachian Christmas' - Here And Now
Robin Young, I love your show, but I grew up in Appalachia (east TN) near Great Smoky Mountain National Park and just a mere 40 miles from the Appalachian Trail. I have one particular pet peeve:
“Appalachian” Is pronounced with a short ‘a’ after the ‘l’.
Thanks! Also, I’m really glad you brought Mark O’Connor on for a bit!
Gillian Welch - Acoustic Guitar
her fifth album, The Harrow and the Harvest , in June 2011, eight years had passed since the release of its predecessor. As is the case with every album, starting with her 1996 debut, Revival , Welch gets singular billing as the recording artist. But as has always been the case, from Revival through 1998’s Hell Among the Yearlings , 2001’s Time (The Revelator) , and 2003’s Soul Journey , the latest project is a collaboration through and through with her longtime partner David Rawlings. Together, Welch and Rawlings have created a unique body of...Tennessee Aquarium utilizes keyless door lock systems - SecurityInfoWatch
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is one of the first major public aquariums to place large-scale focus on the ecology and biodiversity of its own region. One of the facility’s two imposing main buildings offers an overview of the Tennessee River from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains to its outlet in the Mississippi River Delta. This regional focus was rare and exciting in 1992 when the aquarium first opened; now it’s comfortable and well-loved, and the facility has expanded to add various world views and fascinating fish and animals. The aquarium is a major attraction on...
On the record with ... Zach Davis - Northwest Herald
When Woodstock native Zach Davis set out for the Appalachian Trail, he never had been backpacking, let alone gone backpacking for nearly half a year.
Tired of a life behind the screen of his laptop as a self-employed Internet marketer, the hiking novice was ready for a radical change. So he set off to hike the entire Georgia-to-Maine route. Davis fought through his inexperience and other obstacles, namely West Nile virus, to join an elite squad of Appalachian Trail...Click here for complete article The most recent 7 days of articles are available for free....
Te Araroa - epic NZ walking trail opens - Breaking Travel News
‘Te Araroa - The Long Pathway’ will join a select group of the world’s epic walking trails, such as the famed Camino de Santiago in Spain, the Pacific Crest and Appalachian trails in North America.
While intrepid hikers will want to take on the complete journey - a three-month odyssey through iconic New Zealand landscapes - the trail is formed from a network of regional pathways offering shorter excursions to appeal to both serious and leisure walkers
The trail begins at Cape Reinga, on the tip of New Zealand’s North Island, and ends at Bluff - a fishing port at the...
Mark O'Connor/Yo-Yo Ma/Edgar Meyer - "Emily's Reel"
"Emily's Reel" is composed by Mark O'Connor and dedicated to Emily Ma. Mark O'Connor, violin. Yo-Yo Ma, cello. Edgar Meyer, bass. It was featured on their 2000 recording "Appalachian Journey." For more information on Mark O'Connor, the O'Connor method, sheet music and more, please visit...
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Taking a semester off of college to hike the entire 2,175 mile journey on the Appalachian Trail?I've always wanted to hike the entire trail, since I ever tooka small hike and heard the story behind it. Is it a bad decision to take a semester off of college to spend 6 months out in the woods? I have to do this now because when I get out of...RoaringMice says:Do it during college! This is the best possible time to do it. You can take a semester off from school with minimal disruption to your life - you won't be able to take that much time off once you... -
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Would you consider hiking the appalachian trail(2,175 miles) an "epic" journey/odyssey?i want to be an adventure man.. survivorman.. im in college and plan on traking a semester off to hike the AT. in the future i want to do it all, mountain climb, skydive, mt everast etcCurtis Strangelove III says:Being a thru-hiker would be an epic win. You can get some good stories out of it while running Game in the club. -
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Taking a semester off in college to hike the appalachian trail?Hi I've always wanted to hike the 2,170 mile journey grom Georgia to Maine. Should I do it in March next year and take off sping and summer and be back for fall semester? Would it look good on a college app for transfeering? Im in community...jtrikster says:I don't think you should worry about how it would look on your transfer app...what really matters is you taking some time off to have fun! Even though you're going to school doesn't mean you can't... -
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Will thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail look good for transfer as an extracurricular/interest?im a community college student and am taking a semester off next year to thru hike the 2175 journey.... im doing it before i transfer because i think it would look good but would it really?? its soemthing im really passionate about and what to do.DrIG says:Do your hiking during your summer break. take classes during the regular semester./ -
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Good music suggestions for camping trip?I'm taking lots of camping trips this summer and I'd like to make a great playlist for each time I'm out. I love the talents of Bruce Cockburn and Edgar Meyer to give you an idea. I also prefer instrumental only I love the entire album...chris w says:John Denver's "rocky mountain high" is the backpackers national anthem so include that and any of his tunes nearly all are classic camping tunes.
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He won a Grammy in 2001 for his CD, “Appalachian Journey,” that he recorded with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer. In his new CD, “Appalachian Christmas,” O'Connor records traditional carols and folk staples with a variety of artists, including Yo-Yo Ma,
Violinist Mark O'Connor Fuses Styles In 'Appalachian Christmas'
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SBU mourns Father HarryJOURNEY—Father Harry Monaco, OFM (pictured above) hikes along the Appalachian Trail. He had a passion for finding spiritual harmony in nature during his life. "He was universally loved," Brother Kevin said. "He was a very good man.
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Welch has garnered two Grammy nominations in the Contemporary Folk genre, but her “folk music” embraces bluegrass, country, old-time Appalachian music, and early rock 'n' roll. It's an interesting mix for someone who was born in New York City in 1967
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One of the facility's two imposing main buildings offers an overview of the Tennessee River from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains to its outlet in the Mississippi River Delta. This regional focus was rare and exciting in 1992 when the aquarium
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On the record with ... Zach DavisDavis fought through his inexperience and other obstacles, namely West Nile virus, to join an elite squad of Appalachian Trail “thru-hikers” who completed the 2180-mile journey in one trip. Carrying his life's possessions totaling a mere 27 pounds,
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On September 25th, 2000, I completed a six-month journey from one end of the Appalachian Trail to the other, a 2,175-mile walk from Georgia to Maine otherwise known as a thru-hike.Along the way, I embarked on another type of journey, a creative adventure which led to my first published novel,...
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When I began my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I thought I was just going on a grand adventure in the woods. On hindsight, it seems only logical that a trail with such legendary status as the Appalachian Trail should have mythological undertones.The hero's journey is a common archetypal motif in...
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Report: Illinois Hires Beckman As CoachIllinois hired Toledo's Tim Beckman as its football coach, ESPN's Joe Schad reported on Friday. The Illini scheduled an official news conference to introduce the new coach later in the day. Beckman replaces Ron Zook, who was fired last month after seven ...
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Antti Kallonen Named ISDE Team Manager"In much the same way that Roger DeCoster guides the U.S. effort in the Motocross of Nations, Antti will lead us in our journey toward an FIM World ... Idaho, and by the Appalachian Dirt Riders June 9-10 in Wellston, Ohio. More information about the ...
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Virginia Beach marks end of horse trip across U.S.The journey had plenty of hardships. In the Rockies, Richard and two of the horses were banged up in a tumble off a cliff. In the desert, water holes were frighteningly scarce. In the Appalachians, coal trucks zoomed around blind curves, barreling right at them.
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Filling the gap: Two teens hike the Appalachian Trail -- the wrong directionSteven and Austin hiked the Appalachian Trail, or "A.T.," in one continuous journey, trekking 15 to 30 miles a day on one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world -- about 2,180 miles. The childhood friends, both from Charlotte ...
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What Ski Resorts are Opening this Weekend in the East?After a long wait, more eastern resorts are welcoming skiers and riders this weekend. Photo Courtesy of Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The wait is over. The battles with rainy weather have been fought, the challenges with warm temps conquered and on the other ...