Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Ebbie
Date: 04 Oct 03 - 08:32 PM

My sister in law in Oregon was just telling me that Ken Cartwright from Stayton, Oregon (about 15 miles out of Salem) is starting a new music venue on Thursday nights at the Star Cinema. His first performer will be Don Edwards.

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 04 Oct 03 - 08:06 PM

Hats ooff to Scott O'Malley in Colorado Springs, Colo....He is the Western Jubilee recording company...Shanachie is just the distributor.....Frank pf Toledo

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Tole
From: GUEST,pdq
Date: 04 Oct 03 - 01:43 PM

Open Mike - Quite right, the "Appalachia to Abilene" sub-title is on both CDs. Maybe they are part of a series? I actually listen to the Norman Blake/Rich O'Brien recording more. There is a gorgeous version of the New World Symphony theme, commonly titled "Going Home". The Blake/O'Brien recording quality is exceptional. Hats off to Shanachie. Er, cowboy hats at that!

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Tole
From: open mike
Date: 04 Oct 03 - 01:21 PM

now the google clickie here says cowboys and cowgirls galore...seeking romance...
funny thing thouhg about western jubilee recordings..a division of Shanachie i believe,
there is another cd with Norman Blake and Rich O'Brien which goes
by the same sub title of the oforementioned one...Be Ready Boys
a.k.a. Appalachia to Abilene...this one from 1999
the peter rowan/don edwards one is 2002

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 04 Oct 03 - 12:32 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Oct 03 - 12:20 AM

By the looks of his discography, he does a lot of the stuff I love. Wish I was closer to Oregon! Enjoy, Francy, and thanks for letting us know about him.

kat

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 03 Oct 03 - 11:17 PM

We are between Corvallis and Newport, Oregon on Us Hiway 20....7 Miles east of Newport.....Frank of Toledo

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Tole
From: GUEST,pdq
Date: 03 Oct 03 - 09:49 PM

Say, pard, just what part 'o the great state 'a Oregon is this Toledo place???

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Tole
From: GUEST,pdq
Date: 02 Oct 03 - 01:22 PM

Another vote for the "High Lonesome Cowboy" CD, but remember, it is a
Peter Rowan effort with Don Edwards, Tony Rice, Nancy and Norman Bake
as guests. There are real strong efforts by Edwards like "the Night Guard",
and there classic Peter Rowan-isms in many others. Fine recording quality, also.

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 02 Oct 03 - 11:41 AM

Thanks for the help.....Yes it's in toledo, Oregon.......Frank of Toledo (OREGON)

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Tole
From: open mike
Date: 02 Oct 03 - 03:00 AM

Yes! Should be a wonderful show!
I have recently listened to the
cd of him singing with Peter Rowan
and Tony Rice and Norman & Nancy Blake:
High Lonesome Cowboy. Played the Reno
Blues on my radio show last time!
In the liner notes, Don explains how
bluegrass and western music are related:
"Way back in the years B.C. (before
categories), before Bill Monroe or Gene Autry
we will find that their influences and
inspiration came from the same tree....
Professor Bill C. Malone's wonderful little book
"Singing Cowboys and Musical Mountaineers"...
the introduction....stated in part that "the
earliest major interest in rural folk music was
devoted almost exclusively to two immensely
romantic groups, Cowboy singers and Appalachian
balladeers." So, with the help of our friends
and kindred spirits......"High Lonesome Cowboy"
came tearing out of the wilderness on its
musical journey from Appalachia to Abilene."

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Tole
From: GUEST,pdq
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 07:16 PM

Note that it's Toledo OREGON, not that other place in the midwest.

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 05:02 PM

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Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Wesley S
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 01:37 PM

Don Edwards is a local guy - he lives out west of Ft Worth. And if you havn't heard Don before - GO. He's a wonderful cowboy singer - very knowledgable about the history of the songs he sings. A great voice, great musician and showman. Highly recommended { by me }.

Subject: RE: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 01:26 PM

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Subject: Review: Don Edwards (Cowboy Balladeer) in Toledo
From: Francy
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 11:22 AM

Don Edwards, the cowboy balladeer, will be in concert on Friday, October 10th in Toledo, Oregon........Those interested,please contact me at [e-mail] or pm me....this will be a truly enjoyable and entertaining concert......Frank of Toledo