The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #49726   Message #752427
Posted By: wysiwyg
22-Jul-02 - 11:55 AM
Thread Name: Case Study: Let's Do a Press Kit
Subject: RE: Case Study: Let's Do a Press Kit
I guess it would not be a good case study unless we also post the copy that resulted in the above. So here it is, taken from the website.

~S~

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Fast paced Celtic music with a lively southern feel!


About The Music:
Kentucky's rich traditional music history owes much to the Scottish, Irish, and English peoples that settled in the Appalachian areas of the state. Ten Penny Bit repertoire draws on their own state's music heritage, as well as the the music of their ancestors from the Celtic regions of Europe. There is a great sense of fun in their music, and it shows in riotously funny songs, driving reels, and mellow vocals. The one comment heard over and over at concerts is "Ten Penny Bit knows how to have a great time, and they take the audience with them!"

Band History:
Ten Penny Bit was formed in 1984. Since then, they have played in 21 states, and have served as staff musicians for The Lloyd Shaw Foundation, and The Kentucky Heritage Institute. In 1993, they were honored to be sponsored by the Danish government to present a two week program of American music and dance in Denmark. They have performed at numerous festivals, sharing the performance stage with artists like Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, Tommy Maken, and Jean Ritchie. They are currently based in Louisville KY.

Discography:
Live At The Thomas Family Winery One Night On Earth Productions 1998
Dance Of The Haymakers One Night On Earth Productions 2000
Paddy On The Railway TNT Productions 2002

Ten Penny Bit's music is available online at:
www.Cdstreet.com
Members:

Robin Loeffler; hammered dulcimer, vocals
One of the founding members, Robin is the producer of The Ten Penny Bit Tunebook, and the former music director of the Louisville Country Dancers.

Bob Loeffler; guitar, bouzouki
Bob is also one of the founding members, and adds the drive behind Ten Penny Bit. A rock solid beat!

Mark Cannon; fiddle, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, tenor banjo, vocals
Mark Has been with the band since it's start in 1986. He is a multi-instrumental wizard! Mark is the current music director of The Louisville Country Dancers

Todd Morgan; fiddle
Joining the band in 1997, Todd has added wonderful harmonies and counterpoint, along with great leads!

Sonny Prentice; mandolin, guitar, vocals
Sonny is a 35 year music veteran who brings the "Doobie Brothers" to Contra! Great drive and life to his playing!

Blue Murphy; upright bass
It never sounds complete until you add Blue on the bass! Again, rock solid playing, and great bass solos!