Shirley Stewart-Burns Writer is proud to share stories of Appalachia By Mary Catherine Brooks Wyoming County Bureau Chief
Telling the stories of Appalachia and its people has always been part of Shirley Stewart-Burns’ life, whether in words or music. She is best known for her “Bringing Down The Mountains: The Impact of Mountaintop Removal on Southern West Virginia Communities,” the only academic book on mountaintop removal. The book is used in college classrooms … Read more
Coal Country Music now up to #18 on the Americana Music Charts
The Coal Country Music CD, companion CD to the movie Coal Country has made a significant rise in popularity, and is now #31 on the Americana Music Airplay chart. Produced by Jason Wilber, singer/songwriter and long time guitarist for John Prine, and Andy Mahler of Heartwood, the CD is a compilation of songs from many … Read more
Coal Country Music CD at #31 on the Americana Music Charts
The Coal Country Music CD, companion CD to the movie Coal Country has made a significant rise in popularity, and is now #31 on the Americana Music Airplay chart. Produced by Jason Wilber, singer/songwriter and long time guitarist for John Prine, and Andy Mahler of Heartwood, the CD is a compilation of songs from many … Read more
The Messina Group/AEG Live and the Ryman Auditorium Announce Line-up for NRDC Presents Music Saves Mountains
NRDC Presents Music Saves Mountains Featuring Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea plus special guests NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 26, 2010) – The Messina Group/AEG Live and the Ryman Auditorium are pleased to announced the star-studded line-up for Natural Resources Defense Council Presents Music Saves Mountains concert. This fundraising concert … Read more
Coal Country Music radio airplay this week
Coal Country CD plays this week include: KAXE GRAND RAPIDS, MN KBCS BELLEVUE, WA KRFC FORT COLLINS, CO KWMR PT REYES, CA WIKX PORT CHARLOTTE, FL WRRW VA BEACH, VA
A successful CD Release/ Premiere of Coal Country in Bloomington, Indiana
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana was the venue for a fantastic event to publicize the release of “Coal Country Music”, the companion CD to “Coal Country” the movie.
Coal Country Music – Bloomington Herald Times article
Original artwork by Bloomington artist Margie Van Auken appears on the “Coal Country” companion book. Courtesy artwork Music can help put an end to mountaintop removal coal mining. In a new, eclectic collection of songs engineered in Bloomington, Willie Nelson, Ralph Stanley, John Prine and Bonnie Raitt, Gillian Welch and Dave Rallings, Jean Ritchie, the … Read more
Bloomington, Indiana – Heartwood to host Premier/concert/CD release party
Heartwood’s Andy Mayer, and musician/singer/songwriter/John Prine guitarist Jason Wilber are hosting the Indiana Premier of Coal Country, as well as hosting a concert/CD release party at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The companion CD was produced by Andy and Jason, distributed by Liaison Distribution, and set for release on November 10th. This event is scheduled for … Read more
