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BILLBOARD: VINCE GILL AND PAUL FRANKLIN EMBRACE ‘BAKERSFIELD’ SOUND ON NEW ALBUM

admin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:40:23 +0000

Vince Gill and Paul Franklin Embrace \'Bakersfield\' Sound on New AlbumCountry fans who yearn for the sounds from a bygone era will want to circle the date of July 30 on their calendar. MCA Nashville will release \"Bakersfield,\" a new collaborative project from Vince Gill and steel guitar virtuoso Paul Franklin.

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Vince Gill and Paul Franklin Embrace ‘Bakersfield’ Sound on New AlbumCountry fans who yearn for the sounds from a bygone era will want to circle the date of July 30 on their calendar. MCA Nashville will release “Bakersfield,” a new collaborative project from Vince Gill and steel guitar virtuoso Paul Franklin.

via Billboard

HEAR TIME JUMPERS AT JIMMIE RODGERS FEST

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:01:34 +0000

Hear Time Jumpers at Jimmie Rodgers festThis weekend Meridian celebrates one of its favorite musical sons with the 60th annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival. The central event is a performance on Friday night at the MSU Riley Center by the Nashville-based Time Jumpers, a traditionally oriented country group that includes Vince Gill. Events begin Thursday 5:30 p.m.

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THE TIME JUMPERS LIVE ON “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION”

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:28:31 +0000

Nashville’s all-star band The Time Jumpers will appear live on public radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.” Broadcasting live from The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN the show airs on Saturday, May 11 from 5pm – 7pm Central Time. The show can be heard internationally via public radio, live streaming and Sirius Satellite Radio.

The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 11 members, each a master of his (and, in one case, her) instrument. Alphabetically—which is the only diplomatic way to present such a phalanx of evenly matched talent—they are Brad Albin (upright bass), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Vince Gill (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), “Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), DawnSears (vocals), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals) Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano) and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals).

For more information about where to hear the show, go to http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/stations/.

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION: TENNESSEE ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:40:09 +0000

Coming to you this week from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, it’s a live broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. With special guests, Music City all-stars The Time Jumpers and fiddle virtuoso Stuart Duncan. Plus, the Royal Academy of Radio Actors, Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Fred Newman, The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band, and the latest News from Lake Wobegon.

BOSTON GLOBE: CHARLES ESTEN TAKES ON THE REAL NASHVILLE

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:26:06 +0000

\'Nashville\' Actor goes Nashville - The Boston GlobeCharles Esten cannot stop fidgeting. An hour ago, the actor who plays Deacon Claybourne on ABC\'s \"Nashville\" - he\'s the smoldering singer-guitarist with the torrid past with country queen Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) - was just another patron at the 3rd and Lindsley nightclub, enjoying a beer, some grub, and the first set by the Time Jumpers.

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‘Nashville’ Actor goes Nashville – The Boston GlobeCharles Esten cannot stop fidgeting. An hour ago, the actor who plays Deacon Claybourne on ABC’s “Nashville” – he’s the smoldering singer-guitarist with the torrid past with country queen Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) – was just another patron at the 3rd and Lindsley nightclub, enjoying a beer, some grub, and the first set by the Time Jumpers.

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THE JOINT IS JUMPING WITH THE TIME JUMPERS

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:53:32 +0000

The Joint Is Jumping With The Time JumpersOne of the best things about going to a show at one of Nashville\'s many small clubs or intimate venues is that you never know who will show up. When The Time Jumpers, whose members include Vince Gill and Riders in the Sky\'s Ranger Doug, hosted their annual Monday night show at 3rd & Lindsley last night (Apr.

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The Joint Is Jumping With The Time JumpersOne of the best things about going to a show at one of Nashville’s many small clubs or intimate venues is that you never know who will show up. When The Time Jumpers, whose members include Vince Gill and Riders in the Sky’s Ranger Doug, hosted their annual Monday night show at 3rd & Lindsley last night (Apr.

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FUN ON THE WINTER TOUR (SLIDESHOW)

admin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:07:16 +0000

SHERYL CROW, TIME JUMPERS, MORE PLAY FREE MUSIC CITY CENTER KICK-OFF CONCERT

admin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:09:41 +0000

Sheryl Crow, Time Jumpers, more play free Music City Center kick-off concert | Tune In Music City | The TennesseanNashville\'s new Music City Center will kick off with a concert from superstar songstress Sheryl Crow and other big-name acts. The outdoor show, set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday May 20, is part of two days of festivities organized by Mayor Karl Dean \'s office to celebrate the opening of the city\'s new $585 million convention center.

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Sheryl Crow, Time Jumpers, more play free Music City Center kick-off concert | Tune In Music City | The TennesseanNashville’s new Music City Center will kick off with a concert from superstar songstress Sheryl Crow and other big-name acts. The outdoor show, set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday May 20, is part of two days of festivities organized by Mayor Karl Dean ‘s office to celebrate the opening of the city’s new $585 million convention center.

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OPRY COUNTRY CLASSICS SEASON KICKS OFF THURSDAY, MARCH 28 FEATURING SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS THE TIME JUMPERS

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:21:57 +0000

Opry Country Classics Hosted By Larry Gatlin Returns To Ryman Auditorium

The unforgettable songs that helped transform Nashville into Music City are set to be showcased on stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium during the fifth year of Opry Country Classics Thursdays March 28 – May 23. Grammy®-winner Larry Gatlin returns as show host for the first show of the season, welcoming multi-Grammy®-nominated Nashville favorites The Time Jumpers as Spotlight Artists.

Gatlin is set to return as host for all subsequent shows except for the April 11 performance, which will be hosted by 650 AM WSM’s Bill Cody. Among the Spotlight Artists set to headline Opry Country Classics shows later in the season are Marty Stuart, (April 4); Pam Tillis, (April 11); Mel Tillis, (April 25): Terri Clark, (May 2); Lorrie Morgan, (May 9); and Oak Ridge Boys (May 23).

Opry Country Classics tickets as well as money-saving ticket combos including admission to both Thursday night Opry Country Classicsshows and Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday Grand Ole Opry shows are available by visiting opry.com or by calling 615-871-OPRY or 800-SEE-OPRY.

DAWN SEARS DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER

admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:19:56 +0000

Dawn Sears, stellar vocalist and member of Rounder Record’s 4-time Grammy-nominated band The Time Jumpers, has been diagnosed with Stage 3B lung cancer. Sears is also a long-time member of Vince Gill’s touring band. She is currently undergoing treatment in Nashville, TN and plans to continue performing at the band’s regular Monday night show at 3^rd & Lindsley until her treatment dictates otherwise.

Sears’ husband and band mate Kenny Sears has asked for the family’s privacy to be considered as they move through this very difficult period.