Larry Sparks

  • Sparks, Cowan, King Wilkie interviews online

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    Here are three interviews we found this past few days in local newspapers' coverage of upcoming entertainment events. First up is King Wilkie, whose Reid Burgess was interviewed in The Dallas Morning News on July 23. He spoke with Mario Tarradell

  • Larry Sparks piece at CMT.com

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    There is an online feature about the latest Larry Sparks release, The Last Suit You Wear, up at CMT.com. Written by Edward Morris, the piece provides details about the new release, interspersed with comments from Sparks, along with a brief overview

  • More reactions to the loss of Ray Goins

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    Here are two more reflections on the passing of Ray Goins from his friends and contemporaries in the music business. Paul Williams had this to say about his old friend. I first met Ray Goins, when I was with The Lonesome Pine

  • McCoury Music signs with RED Distribution

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    CMT.com is reporting that McCoury Music has signed an exclusion distribution deal with RED Distribution. McCoury Music was formed to release the recordings of bluegrass superstar Del McCoury when he left Rounder Records in 2003. They are also set to release

  • New Larry Sparks audio online

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    McCoury Music has posted audio samples for all 12 tracks on the new Larry Sparks CD, The Last Suit You Wear - along with special, pre-release Internet pricing. The CD isn't set for an official release until May 1, but online

  • McCoury Music previews new Sparks CD

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    McCoury Music has four tracks from the upcoming Larry Sparks CD, The Last Suit You Wear, available for online listening on their MySpace page. The CD is due for release shortly on the McCoury label, produced by Don Rigsby and

  • Larry Sparks benefit for Eric Taylor

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    Bluegrass legend Larry Sparks will be lending his talents to the fight against cancer later this month. Arcadia, IN youngster (he's 11 years old) Eric Taylor was diagnosed with cancer when a tumor was found on his spine last year.

  • Michael Feagan joins Larry Sparks

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    Michael Feagan is the newest member of Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, joining the band on fiddle. He had worked previously with Bill Monroe and David Peterson & 1946, as well as country singer and guitarist Jerry Reed. That makes

  • Larry Sparks joins McCoury Music

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    CMT.com is reporting that Larry Sparks' next album will be released on the McCoury Music label. The album is being produced by Don Rigsby and a spring 2007 release is planned. Larry has a style all his own, both with his

  • New faces with Larry Sparks

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    Larry Sparks is pleased to welcome two new members to The Lonesome Ramblers. Jackie Kincaid comes onboard playing mandolin and singing tenor, and Larry's son, Larry D. Sparks, has taken the bass spot. In addition, Johnny Collins is the new