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Sorry, the Mini-bears and I have been lazy and remiss in posting something positive lately.

-- Must admit, the current situation hasnus a bit anxious - -

Any way, heard this on the Bluegrass Radio today  - -  Neufish Mountain"s new release Regrets in the Rearview.  --good song and an all-star cast of musicians !!

... AND, OH YEAH  ... IF YOU HAVEN'T AS YET VOTED, REMEMBER -- BLUEGRASS BEGINS WITH BLUE !!!

Doni Zasloff: Vocals Millie Zasloff Thomas: Harmony Vocals Eric Lindberg: Harmony Vocals, Guitar Jerry Douglas: Dobro Sam Bush: Mandolin Stuart Duncan: Violin Rob McCoury: Banjo Mark Schatz: Banjo

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( Sorrow and Hope subsection)

I last visited Asheville in 1997(?) when my nephew lived there. Visited the Biltmore Estate and the downtown. 

The devastation of Hurricane Helene was amazing and tragic. So much great Bluegrass music has come out of the area, I can only hope its influence will help with the recovery and healing.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( Autumn Leaves subsection)

Well it's that time of year again when the "leaf peepers" hit the road; though I think the colors will be later this year.

Authentic Unlimited's  Fall in Tennessee.

Authentic Unlimited: John Meador, Jerry Cole, Eli Johnson, Jessee Brock and Stephen Burwell

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( sorta Irish subsection)

Whiskey in the Jar has always been one of my favorites. Here it is being done by Dervish along with the SteelDrivers.

Dervish : They were formed in 1989 by Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh, and Michael Holmes and have been fronted by singer Cathy Jordan since 1991.

The SteelDrivers: fiddler Tammy Rogers, bassist Mike Fleming, guitarist/vocalist Matt Dame, mandolinist Brent Truitt, and banjoist Richard Bailey

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (Favorite subsection)

 Rhonda Vincent Accompanied by Alison Krauss covering Wagon Wheel one of my all-time favorites (and my 6 year old Grandson's 

 

Aaron McDaris on banjo, Zack Arnold on guitar, Mickey Harris on bass, Jacob Metz on reso-guitar, and Adam Haynes on fiddle

Geography Div ( Slow down subsection)

 Here in the wonderful (?) state of South Dakota, the Interstate speed limit is (mostly) 80MPH. State Troopers will give yo 81, but 82 is too fast.

Balsam Range doing a pretty topical song; We'll All Eat Money When the Well Runs Dry.  Thinlk about it.

Balsam Range is Buddy Melton (fiddle, lead and tenor vocals); Dr. Marc Pruett (banjo); Alan Bibey ( Mandolin, vocals) Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, baritone and lead vocals); and Caleb Smith (guitar, lead & baritone vocals).

Geography Div (Going to the dogs subsection)

 On Mrs Bear's last visit to London to see the grandkids, she couldn't find any Corgi Merchandise. Guess with the Queen's passing they went out of favor. Oh well.

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Heard this recently on Bluegrass Country,  Nick Dumas and Branchline doing Details.

I seem to remember him from Northern Exposure.

Nick Dumas on lead vocals and mandolin, Carley Arrowood on Fiddle and vocals, Daniel Thrailkill on guitar and vocals, Will McSeveney on banjo, and Jed Cordwell on bass.

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Heard this last week on Bluegrass Junction. Appalachian Smoke doing Good at Gone.

Kenneth Rymer - Harmony Vocal/Dobro BJ Taylor - Mandolin Jamie Mason - Lead Vocal/Guitar Mikel Laws - Banjo Tim Williams - Harmony Vocal/Bass

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( Tom Paxton subsection)

I met Tom Paxton in 1967 in Boulder at a record store. One of the nicest performers I've everhad the pleasure of meeting.

He's being given the "Bluegrass Treatment in a new album featuring a host of Bluegrass celebrities.

This is one of my Favorites, Claire Lynch doing I Give You the Morning.

Backing on most of these selections comes from an equally all-star group: guitarist Jones; Steve Martin Prize and frequent IBMA Banjo Player of the Year Kristin Scott Benson; Mountain Home’s Darren Nicholson (mandolin); Sister Sadie founder and 2020 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year Deanie Richardson; and bassist Nelson Williams (Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Jake Blount, New Dangerfield). Like harmony singers Travis Book (The Infamous Stringdusters) and Wendy Hickman, they’re always supportive, yet ready to take the spotlight with inspired solos that yield wordless, yet unmistakable interpretations of each song.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (RIP subsection)

Premier fiddler Bobby Hicks has passed away 

Here he is jamming with Michael Cleveland doing Fiddler's Dream.

H/T John Lawless  Bluegrass Today

Thank You for your Service Div (Sorrow Subsection)

This morning, I attended the burial service for a long-time friend's son; killed in a senseless accident while fueling the family car in Castle Rock, Colorado.

I've known his parents for fifty years; flew with, pulled SAC Alert and lost innumerable money at the poker table with his father for over almost four years. We were the "battery" of the 4th Airborne Command Control Squadron's softball team (he pitched, I caught) and I attended his parent's wedding so many years ago.

After hugging his Father, I came home and cried for several hours.

I was then greeted by the words of a major political party's presidential candidate denigrating the significance of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Although my friend's son did not receive this honor, the remarks shame all who have served; especially those who gave their lives in our Nation's service (whether in combat or not).

I cannot say enough about the military service of my fellow citizens. I served. My Father served. My uncles served. My many friends served. And many of those "gave that last full measure."

The next time  you tell a veteran "Thank You for your service," remember (if your remarks are sincere) to mark your ballot accordingly in November.

So long Macho .... fly safe in Valhalla ...... wings level, CAVU.

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Missy Raines and friends doing Bill Monroe's Panhandle Country.

Missy Raines - Bass, Ben Garnett - Guitar, Tristan Scroggins - Mandolin, Ellie Hakanson - Fiddle Eli Gilbert - Banjo, Bronwyn Keith- Hines - Fiddle and Rob Ickes - Resonator Guitar

Goodbye to Puppyhood Div (Happy Birthday, Banjo subsection)

 Back in October, I happened upon Mrs Bear looking at pictures of Corgis on her computer. When I asked what she was doing, she informed me that she wanted to give me a puppy for my upcoming birthday.

I was quite surprised. I had Corgis when I lived in England in the 80s  - -  Blood sisters, twenty months apart that each lived to be 13 and  broke my heart both times. 

So off we went twenty miles south to Diamond K Corgis to see their newest two litters (red/white and tri-color).

This little ball of fluff immediately caught my eye and we took him home a month later. I think his "Yoda" impression had something to do with it.

Since then it's been an adventure and a pleasure (tho frustrating occasionally) to watch him grow, learn and discover all the things a puppy can find. 

On Boxing Day, we had a snowstorm -- his first exposure to the white stuff. It was hilarious watching him try to catch the flakes and dive into the banks of snow. He's acquired the Lakota name of Banjo Nose In the Snow !

As the year has gone by, he's discovered birds, bees, deer, squirrels and best of all, Bunnies. 

He's taken me for at least three "adventures" every day sometimes for a total of 15 or 20 thousand steps. My blood pressure has dropped, my weight and waistline decreased and my mood has brightened. He's sort of like Prozac on a leash.

Today he celebrates his first birthday and leaves puppy status behind (tho I don't think he'll ever stop trying to be one. He's 29 Pounds of lean solid muscle and boundless energy.

                                                             HAPPY BIRTHDAY BANJO.

Geography Div (native American subsection)

Two maps showing the change of Native American Tribal location over 300 years.

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Red Camel Collective doing Roll On Mississippi

Heather Berry Mabe - Lead vocal and Guitar, Tony Mabe - Banjo, Johnathan Dillon - Mandolin 

and Curt Love - Bass

Thank You for your Service Div

 Today, watching a broadcast of the Paris Olympics, I chanced upon  In the Company Of Heroes, produced by the Best Defense Foundation and narrated by Matt Damon...... Interviews with WWII survivors of D-Day and the fighting in Europe to liberate France and the West from the Nazis. As the son of a WW II USMC Southwest Pacific veteran, (UPI Photo circa 1942 I think) it brought tears of pride to my eyes.

Today, when people recognize my former service and thank me, I always say "Thank You" and tell them of the pride and privilege I still feel in having worn my country's uniform for over twenty years and being allowed the opportunity to honorably serve.

Now, after my thanks, I also ask them if they believe that my service, my Father's sacrifice and that of all my fellow veterans, many of whom gave "that last full measure," makes us or them "suckers and losers?" 

Usually, they answer (sometimes reluctantly) in the negative ... and then I remind them that the candidate of a major political party has voiced exactly that sentiment.

I'm not reluctant to say this. I admonish them that, if their "thank you" is sincere they will remember the sacrifice of my fellow veterans and their families when they step into the voting booth this fall and remember that this nominated individual and anyone who has supported and/or endorsed him is not worthy of their vote.

Geography Div Pine subsection)

 ... and we have to have a 55 footer taken down this week !!

Range of the Ponderosa Pine Tree

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A nice gentle family history song from Jason Broyles, Strawberry Hill.

Jason Broyles - Guitar and lead vocal, Shaun Richardson on guitar and mandolin, Mark Fain on bass, Josh Matheny on reso-guitar, and Tammy King on fiddle.

Now, we have a chance .............

YES !! TIME TO TAKE THE GLOVES OFF !!

…… and turnip? He’ s a convicted felon, an adjudicated rapist, a business failure, a tax cheat and a national security threat. He certainly isn’t fit to serve as President or even run for the office. But then again, the republican party believed in “Law and order,” and the new cult obviously doesn’t.

He recently said “I shouldn’t be here.” — (Grand Rapids, MI, 7/20/2024).

He’s right; he should be in jail.

While the bullets were “whizzing” over his head, was he praying to God? Nope, he was imploring the Secret Service to get his shoes.

Maybe “almighty God” didn’t really save him; She needed a brave fireman more than him.

I hear She did forward Don’s resume to her rival down below. Perhaps he has a position turnip is qualified for. Of course, his advisors Hitler, Pol Pot, Jim Jones, and Charles Manson (among others) may be allowed an input.

Oh well ………..

Remember, voting is like driving: To go forward, Choose "D."  To go backwards, choose "R." (and if you have a "stick-shift," you move forward progressively).

 

Geography Div (Archeology subsection)

 The Nippur Map - - 1400 BC

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Xiv (Rod Stewart subsection)

David Grindstaff with some help from Dolly Parton doing  Rod Stewart's  Forever Young.

Main Artist: Daniel Grindstaff Featured Artist: Paul Brewster Featured Artist: Dolly Parton

Geography Div (Hurricane subsection)

.... and this year could be the worst.

 

Sorry, blogging been erratic lately ... no excuses, just life.

Going to Bismarck, ND for a long overdue roar trip on two-lane blacktop!!

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will be performing as part of their Farewell tour.

I remember listening to their first album in a record store on the Hill in Boulder, Colorado ion 1966 or 67.

House at Pooh Corner is one of my favorites. I'm sure they'll do it.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( Distaff subsection)

I'm more and more impressed with the rise of all female Bluegrass bands.

 Here's the Wilder Flower doing Rambling.

Molly Johnson- Banjo ,Madeline Dierauf i- Fiddle and Danielle Yother - Guitar and lead vocal. Helped out by Harry Clark on mandolin and Norbert McGettigan on bass. 

Geography Div (Happiness subsection - continued)

 Last week Europe, today, the USA . 

South Dakota is highest, unless you're a puppy.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (Cowboy Country)

Wyoming, all-girl band Prairie Wildfire (well, trio actually) doing Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy. 

Sage Palser - Mandolin,  Tessa Taylor - Bass and Morgan Blaney - Guitar

Geography Div (Happiness subsection)

 Life Satisfaction in Europe ........

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (More Trains)

Trains ... one of the most common themes in Bluegrass. Well, Here's Kenny Stinson and Perfect Tym'n doing another one !

Kenny Stinson - Mandolin, Daniel Norton - Guitar and Reso-guitar, Gavin Stinson - Bass, Kyle Dodson - Banjo ,and Rhonda Stinson - Harmony vocals.

Memorial Day Div (Thank You for your service subsection)

 As I said on Monday, today will always be Memorial Day for me. One day each year where we stop and honor our nation's fallen servicemen and women. Unfortunately, it's become an afterthought to the sales and hype as "The start of Summer."

It's different than "Veterans Day" (11 November)  --  Where we honor all those who have honorably served (both living and passed) as well as those currently serving.

I so often hear people say "Thank You for your service" to me when my background is mentioned. I've always politely thanked them and replied that it was my honor and privilege to proudly wear my country's uniform and be of service.

I still provide that answer, but now respectfully and politely add a question: Do you think that I was a sucker or loser for serving? Do you think that those who gave that "last full measure" were suckers or losers?

Most people are a bit taken aback and reply in the negative.  I again thank them and I remind them that there's a person running for President who has voiced those exact words and feelings. I tell them that if their thanks are sincere, they must remember it when casting their vote in November.

I hope your holiday weekend was safe and enjoyable. Take today to give your real thanks.

Geography Div ( Last Full Measure subsection)

 Today is being celebrated as Memorial Day, honoring our nation's fallen service members.

Memorial Day will always remain 30 May for me ....... 

This is Arlington .................

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Authentic Unlimited's Big Wheels.

Jerry Cole - Bass, Eli Johnson - Banjo, Jesse Brock - Mandolin, Stephen Burwell - Fiddle and John Meador - Guitar

Geography Div (Bang, You're dead, subsection)

 Of course, "A well regulated militia" ... etc 

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (CSNY subsection)

Der Anders and the Gibson Brothers covering CSNY's Helplessly Hoping.

Dré Anders -- vocals The Gibson Brothers -- vocals and guitar Cody Kilby -- guitar Alan Bartram -- bass Heaven McCoury -- guitar

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Colorado band High Lonesome doing an old standard Waves on the Sea.

Joshua Bergmann - Mandolin & Vocals Chuck Sitero - Guitar & Vocals Dylan Kober - Dobro Bryne Hill - Bass

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New Single from Laurie Lewis, Long Gone.

Laurie Lewis on guitar and vocal, Brandon Godman on fiddle,  George Guthrie on guitar, Patrick Sauber on banjo, Andrew Marlin on mandolin, and Hasee Ciaccio on bass.

Geography Div (Hello, how are you subsection)

 

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Rock, Salt and Nails by the New Primitive

banjoist, Trey Hodge; lead guitarist, Austin Simonds; and rhythm guitarist, Ben McCurry, dobroist, Alex Hampton;  mandolinist, Louis Hughes; and newest members: fiddler, Peyton O’Kelley and bassist, Caleb Rollins.

Geography Div (Happy Birthday subsection)

 Nearly smack in the center of Nebraska lies Broken Bow. Mrs Bear's hometown and birthplace some years ago today. Happy Birthday my Love.

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age. - Robert Frost

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New from Becky Bueller, Alone. 

Ned Luberecki on banjo, Wes Lee on mandolin, Jacob Groopman on guitar, and Daniel Hardin on bass. With Becky on fiddle and lead vocal

Geography Div (Tax Day subsection)

 Did you get yours filed? Did you get a refund ? 

Average refund per state ................

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The Wheelhouse Rousters  from the 2023 Telluride Bluegrass Festival doing Hey John.

vocalist and guitarist Eddie Coffey, singer and guitarist Logan Oakley, banjo player Nathan Lynn, fiddler and mandolin player Josh Coffey, and double bassist Jake Siener

Geography Div (Eclipse subsection)

 Today, there will be a total eclipse of the sun viewable over much of the South-Central and Eastern US.

I observed the 2017 total eclipse in Broken Bow, Nebraska (over 3 minutes) and it truly was breathtaking.

The small dot on the lower left side of the photo is the planet Mercury.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (Bears subsection)

Kyle O'Brien and his band and an animated video Bear in the Trash.

Kyle O'Brien - Fiddle

Dylan Kober - dobro

Joey Purmort - banjo

Ian Haeglele - bass

Goeographie Div (April Fool subsection)

 What would you expect?

New release from Kenny Stinson& Perfect Tymin' , Another Train, featuring its writer Daniel Norton.

Daniel Norton on lead vocals, guitar, and resophonic guitar. Kenny Stinson on baritone vocals and mandolin, Ronda Stinson on harmony vocals, Kyle Dodson on banjo, and Gavin Stinson on bass.

Geography Div (Matrimony subsection)

 I'd venture to say that these ages reflect the first time.

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England's Urban Folk Quartet doing Peter Gabriel's Solbury Hill.

Dan Walsh - banjo, vocals Paloma Trigás - fiddle, vocals Joe Broughton - fiddle Tom Chapman - percussion

Geography Dvi (Gotta get there subsection)

Traveling by air can be .... well, exciting. ....  depending on where you start, finish or connect thru.

Here's some ratings ........

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (Traditiona Tribute subsection)

A tribute to Jim & Jesse from Bluegrass Express, Don't Say Goodbye If You Love Me.

Greg Underwood - Lead Vocal, Bass Jacob Underwood - Tenor Vocal, Mandolin Gary Underwood - Guitar Andrew Hunt - Fiddle Jonathan Hunt - Banjo

Geography Div (Falling Water subsection)

Most of us who've traveled by highway across the US have seen tose signs saying  CONTINENTIAL DIVIDE, that is on one side rainfall flows to either the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans.

Here's a look at what happens in Europe............

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (Furiners subsection)

Swedish threesome the New Valley String Band doing Sandy Boys from their debut album New Valley.

Fiddler Adam Bülow, guitarist Michael Nyberg, and banjo player Lukas Lindberg

Geography Div (Growth subsection)

An interesting map showing the top 10 cities by decade in the US 

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An unusual band from Wisconsin, Armchair Boogie, here doing Self Control.

Augie Dougherty - Banjo,  Ben Majeska - guitar, Eli Frieders-bass, and Denzel Connor - drums,

A Prescient comment Div (What’s happening now … and then subsection)

 From Comrade EB Misfit, a Navy veteran 

http://eb-misfit.blogspot.com/2024/02/far-right-conservatives-are-enemies-of.html

Read it all including the “sermon.”

Geography Div ( Aging subsection)

Somewhere in the Middle

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/median

Now I really feel OLD!!

 

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( Deep Hole Subsection)

Heard this the other day on Bluegrass Country. Have always liked Sister Sade ( and other all female bands).  Here's Well. ........ could easily be applied to a host of other subjects!

Gena Britt - Banjo, Deanie Richardson - Fiddle, Jaelle Roberts - Guitar, Dani Flowers, Guitar, Maddie Dalton - Bass. 

Sorry, don't know the name of the mandolinist 

Geography Div (Polygamy subsection)

 I couldn't explain to the Minibears why anyone would need (or want) more than one !!

Legality of Polygyny (having multiple wives) across the world

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( More sidemen-andnwomen subsection)

Woodbox Heroes, anothe talented group of Nashville, Bluegrass sidemen(and women) who decided it might be fun to form a band of their own. Here's Made Up My Mind. Nice tune, hope they make it.

Josh Martin -- Lead Vocal, Guitar Jenee Fleenor -- BGV, Fiddle Barry Bales -- BGV, Bass Seth Taylor -- Mandolin Matt Menefee -- Banjo

Geography Div (Hungry? subsection)

I've been watching the eating habits of the Minibears ..... seems some intervention is needed

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Appalachian Smoke, a new group of bluegrass sidemen, doing Good at Gone, 

Jamie Mason plays guitar and sings lead on this new track, Kenneth Rymer is on resophonic guitar, Mikel Laws is on banjo, BJ Taylor is on mandolin, and Tim Williams on bass. 

Geography Div (Get Ready subsection)

 Thinking of moving in the next 100 years? You might consider ....

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (Out there subsection)

Some really non-traditional bluegrass from the Kitchen Dwellers, Seven Devils (Limbo)

Torrin Daniels on banjo, Shawn Swain on mandolin, Max Davies on guitar, and Joe Funk on bass.

Geography Div (Falling water subsection)

 Natural Waterfalls in the US 

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div ( 10 years past subsection)

Minneapolis - St Paul's The High 48s doing Great Northern Railroad.

Clint Birtzer - guitar & vocal Rich Casey - bass Eric Christopher - fiddle & vocal Mike Hedding - mandolin Anthony Ihrig - banjo

Geography Div (Definitions subsection)

Most searched words by definition in Europe.

 I think "Pegging" is the relation between one country's currency and anothers ... but it could be cribbage.

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Tony Trischka's tribute album to Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday, Earl Jam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, features Brown's Ferry Blues.

Tony Trischka - Banjo, Billy Strings - Guitar and vocal, Sam Bush - Mandolin, Michael Cleveland - fiddle

and Mark Schatz - Bass. Producer Bela Fleck also gets in some non-Scruggs licks 

Geography Div (Let the games begin subsection)

Today, Iowa conducts its presidential primary caucuses. From all the Horse Race / Goat Rodeo reporting, it's very likely that an indicted criminal will be selected. The biggest speculation is about who will come in second. DOG help us !!

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 British Columbia's Under the Rocks with their latest video Honest Try.

Jordan Klassen on guitar, Chloe Davidson on fiddle, Chris Baxter on banjo, and Nils Loewen on bass. For this song, Honest Try, album producer Andrew Collins joins them on mandolin, as does Miles Zurawell on reso-guitar.

Geography Div (SchoolDaze subsection)

 Seems like the MiniBears partied too much for the holidays and didn't get a post in for 1 Jan   - -  well, it was a holiday.

Time for them to get back to school and study their geography.... but when ??

• 7:30 a.m. – Louisiana’s sleepy-eyed students shuffle into class.
• 7:36-7:45 a.m. – Lessons start at public high schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Hampshire.
• 7:46-7:55 a.m. – It is not even 8:00 a.m. yet, but high school students are already taking classes in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
• 7:56-8:05 a.m. – Now it is the turn of high schoolers in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington.
• 8:06-8:15 a.m. – Well past the hour, students file into class in Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Vermont.
• 8:16-8:25 a.m. – Just two states start school this late: Iowa and Minnesota. But they are not the latest.
• 8:26-8:35 a.m. – That is how late high school starts in Alaska and South Carolina. But wait…
• Only in Washington DC, Alaska, and South Carolina does the school day start at or after the recommended earliest time of 8:30 a.m.

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The East Coast Bluegrass Band doing Gone, Gone Gone. Appears that Chris Luquette has found another group after leaving Frank Solvan and Dirty Kitchen.

Ellery Marshall - Banjo Cesar Moreno - Mandolin Max Johnson - Bass Chris Luquette - Guitar