ROMP

the morning cram [the civil war's bloodiest day edition]

Todd Hatton — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:22 +0000

Today on NPR:

Today is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, also known as Sharpsburg, which resulted in the largest single-day number of killed and wounded in American military history.

In Kentucky:

A busy weekend for OVC football.

ROMP may move up 2013 dates

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:26:03 +0000

Organizers of the annual ROMP bluegrass festival in Owensboro are considering a change in next year's dates. The festival is usually held during the last weekend in June, but organizers are polling fans to see if they would favor moving it up to the last weekend in May. International Bluegrass Music Museum executive director Gabrielle Gray says organizers want to keep their audience happy, safe and cooler, if possible. The proposed 2013 dates for the festival are either May 30^th to June 1^st or June 27^th through the 29^th. Gr

Media Release: WKMS Returns to ROMP Labor Day Weekend

Jenni Todd — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:37:36 +0000

On Labor Day weekend Murray State’s NPR Station, 91.3 WKMS-FM, broadcasts a total of five hours of music from ROMP 2012 in Owensboro, Kentucky, portions of which the station broadcast live in late June from Yellow Springs Park thanks to the International Bluegrass Music Museum which puts on the festival annually.

On Sunday, September 2, WKMS offers a three hour bloc of its Labor Day weekend special concert from 1 to 4 p.m. culminating with headliners Pokey LaFarge and South City Three from 3 to 4 p.m. The groups Town Mountain and 23 String Band open the show from 1 to 2 p.m. The high-energy Boston-based group The Deadly Gentlemen have the 2 to 3 hour all to themselves. WKMS pre-empts the regular programs The Jazzman Show at 1 p.m. and American Routes from 2 to 4 p.m. only for this Sunday’s special.

WKMS @ ROMP: The Slideshow

WKMS Staff — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:29:55 +0000

We had a blast at ROMP at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Museum. We hope you enjoyed the live broadcasts! Also a special shout-out to our friends at the Evansville-based NPR & PBS station, WNIN for helping make the trip and the broadcast possible.

See more photos on ROMP's Facebook page.

Old Crow Medicine Show Headlines Live Broadcast from ROMP

WKMS Staff — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:59:10 +0000

Tonight at 6 p.m. hear Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three and their creative mix of American roots, western swing, early jazz and country blues. The 23 String Band follows at 7:20 p.m. playing bluegrass fueled by high-octane rock-n-roll. Old Crow Medicine Show headlines at 10 p.m with old-time folk and bluegrass. Thanks for listening, Please "like" us on Facebook!

Click here to stream the broadcast (.m3u) Alternate links: iTunes, Windows Media

WKMS Broadcasts Live from ROMP Music Festival

WKMS Staff — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:49:02 +0000

Murray State's listener-supported public radio service 91.3 WKMS-FM presents special live broadcasts from ROMP on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30.

Opening the live broadcast Friday at 6 p.m. are The Farewell Drifters, an alt-folk band known for their ‘60s era-inspired harmonies. At 7:20 p.m. Lonesome River Band performs with longtime band member and multi-award winning banjo picker, Sammy Shelor. The Deadly Gentlemen take the stage at 8:40 p.m. performing a blend of epic folk and unconventional bluegrass. Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile headline the night at 10 p.m.

Saturday at 6 p.m. hear Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three and their creative mix of American roots, western swing, early jazz and country blues. The 23 String Band follows at 7:20 p.m. playing bluegrass fueled by high-octane rock-n-roll. Old Crow Medicine Show headlines at 10 p.m with old-time folk and bluegrass. Other bands may be added to the broadcast schedule in the days leading up to the event.

Fiddler Scott Moore on crossing borders and crossing genres

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:50:29 +0000

Scott Moore has been to Ireland, Ecuador, Poland, Australia, Canada, China, as well as around the U.S. playing his violin. He lives in Louisville now and plays fiddle for The 23 String Band- who will be playing at ROMP in Owensboro next week. Rose Krzton-Presson spoke with Scott about crossing borders, crossing genres, and where he’s looking to go next with his instrument.

Bassist T Martin Stam shares old timey music with youthful energy

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:00:44 +0000

Louisville's 23 String Band describes their music as "bluegrass attack fueled by high-octane rock-n-roll energy and triple-distilled old timey roots." They're one of the bands performing later this month at Owensboro's ROMP festival. Rose Krzton-Presson spoke with 23's bass player T Martin Stam about this young group's efforts to teach others about this old time music.

Guitarist CJ Cain on Rocking, Picking, and Grooving

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:46:21 +0000

CJ Cain picked up the guitar at age 14 to learn to play rock. At 16, he went to a bluegrass festival and has been picking ever since. Today he plays for the Lexington bluegrass band NewTown- which will be playing at ROMP in Owensboro this month.

John Laswell on ROMP Instrument Workshops

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:28:49 +0000

Owensboro welcomes thousands of bluegrass and folk music enthusiasts later this month for the River of Music Party- or ROMP. Artists like Vince Gill, Old Crow Medicine Show and The Carolina Chocolate Drops headline the three day event.