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Permalink Reply by mojobone on May 17, 2010 at 7:17pm

It was probably Homer & Jethro's parody version of "Nashville Cats" that made me aware that there was a town by that name, and it had something to do with country music. Apropos of nuthin' much, the first autograph I ever collected was from the late mandolin master Jethro Burns. I had no idea at the time, he was jes' somebody famous. As I grew to be a musician, I slowly began to realize he wasn't even famous for what he was best at. Still, it's a pretty good lesson about how important a good sense of humor can be. Life can play some funny tricks on a fella, you might miss it, if you don't pay attention.

Permalink Reply by Will James on May 17, 2010 at 7:34pm

"Life can play some funny tricks on a fella, you might miss it, if you don't pay attention."

Amen.

Permalink Reply by Will James on July 12, 2010 at 6:50pm

Hey, folks, I have a question. Why aren't there more Nashville folk on No Depression? I watch the new members, very few from Nashville. I happen to know there is a burgeoning underground music scene in Nashville; where are all the No Depression(ers)? I get the feeling sometimes that you think this site is just for those folky Americana people, not real country. Well, you're part right, but there are some groups here -- like this one -- that are for YOU! Hey if Taylor Swift wants to join, great. But I think we're not hitting the core audience in Music City USA for some reason. C'mon join No Depression and Area Code 615! (And you don't have to LIVE in Nashville, if this is the Country Music Capital of the World then, heck, this is YOUR town.)

Permalink Reply by Kurt Fortmeyer on November 18, 2010 at 9:09am

A little shameless self-promotion...
"Fans of Guy Clark, Tom Russell, Robert Earl Keen, and Kris Kristofferson will be saying "What's Not To Love About That?" when they hear the latest CD from Nashville-by-way-of-North Carolina singer-songwriter Kurt Fortmeyer. Rooted firmly in the traditional storytelling styles of his heroes, Kurt delivers ten of his best on this self-released offering, three solo writes and seven co-writes with good friends such as Bo Thomas, CJ Watson, and Trent Jeffcoat…all but one written since he moved to Nashville.
With his acoustic guitar, his harmonicas, and his “I want to tell you a story” voice, Kurt takes his listeners on an emotional journey from the inspirational tale “My Dog Jesus” (he’s man’s best friend and then some) to the just-about-giving-up-hope honky-tonk of “I’m Not A Fool (I Just Play One On Jim Beam)”, the joys of love found in the soulful title track and “I’ve Fallen Awake” to the lost love lament “I Can’t Remember Mexico”, and the war-is-hell-on-the-home-front seriousness of “I Recall My Daddy” to the sublimely silly talking blues of “The One Hundred Letter Word”. Whether the listener wants to kick back or just kick, with the good mix of tempos on this CD, there is something for everyone here.
Recorded and produced at Rough Edges Studio in Nashville by Duane Sciacqua, whose professional credits include Rodney Atkins, Vince Gill, Glen Frey, and Paul McCartney, “What’s Not To Love About That?” is a must listen for folks who like their Americana on the acoustic folkie/country side. In addition to Kurt’s guitar and harmonicas, the CD is laden with Duane’s tasteful playing on the mandolin, dobro, and acoustic guitar. Jose Primero lends his accordion to a couple of tracks. Co-writer and good friend Bo Thomas added backing vocals on every track, and there is a special guest vocal appearance by Jessica Brooks on “Jack In Common”. Kurt even gets his family involved, with his wife and youngest daughter joining Bo, Jessica, and him for an album-closing gang chorus."
Visit me here on No Depression, on ReverbNation, on Facebook, or start a "Kurt Fortmeyer Radio" station on Pandora.

Permalink Reply by Dan Eubanks on January 11, 2011 at 9:52am

Check out Kurt everyone, great songs, great guy. How are ya Kurt? It's been awhile.

Permalink Reply by Kurt Fortmeyer on January 11, 2011 at 11:48am

Hi, Dan.

It's good to see you on here.

I thought you had evaporated or something.

I miss those nights at Cafe Coco.

Permalink Reply by Dan Eubanks on January 11, 2011 at 10:12am

Hello to the group, just wanted to introduce myself and let you know what some friends and I are up to in the area and the nation. The music you hear on my player is my own, and kind of shows you where my true love in music lies, which is in the roots/alt country/bluegrass whatever you want to call it vein... however I'm a bass player and find myself involved in different situations quite often. My main gig is with blues rocker extraordinaire, Scott Holt with whom I record and tour. We have a new record out today called "Kudzu" , and I'll include a few links for those interested. Our tour schedule can be found by clicking on "Calendar" once you go to the site. I also play in a Latin Jazz group called El Movimiento which will be at the Listening Room at 8pm Jan. 20. Here's a link to a Chicago Tribune story on Scott Holt from yesterday which coincides with an upcoming gig opening for Buddy Guy at Buddy Guy's Legends on Jan. 21. The connection there is that Scott was Buddy's guitarist from 1989-2000 or so. Anyway, here are some links...

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/01/scott-hol...

www.scottholt.com/road

http://www.elmojazz.com

Permalink Reply by Kurt Fortmeyer on January 11, 2011 at 11:49am

Dan's a bad-ass, and a good guy!