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Bill Frater replied to Paul Nelson Kimball's discussion 'Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Survival Tips' in the group San Francisco Alt.country/Roots/Americana Fans

"Yes, all good tips! I have posted a few blog pages with my personal HSB suggestions and music tips. Right now I have recommendations for Friday and Saturday's lineups. Check it all out at http://AmericanaBoogie.com Thanks and…"

Sep 29, 2011

Neil Taylor replied to Paul Nelson Kimball's discussion 'Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Survival Tips' in the group San Francisco Alt.country/Roots/Americana Fans

" You speak wisdom. Let me add we should all pay our respects to the woman this year's festival is dedicated to and who , in actuality, made this whole thing happen- Hazel Dickens. It will not be quite the same without…"

Sep 26, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball added a discussion to the group San Francisco Alt.country/Roots/Americana Fans

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Survival Tips

A few things I know: You will never see everyone you want to see: get adjusted to it before you even get to the park. Whining about NOT seeing Robert Earl Keen while watching Steve Earle is sort of pathetic. Beer is awesome on a sunny day, but if you don't want to spend inordinate amounts of time in line for the Honey Bucket, a flask of whiskey is the festival-appropriate choice. (Bonus: no empty bottles or cans to fuss with.) Snacks are a must. I like grapes, pretzels, nuts, and other…See More

Sep 26, 2011

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Paul Nelson Kimball replied to Bill Kuhn's discussion 'What was the weirdest show lineup you ever witnessed?'

"What an amazing show that must have been!"

May 18, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball commented on TwangNation.com's group 'San Francisco Alt.country/Roots/Americana Fans'

"Playing a show that has been made The Bay Guardian "Pick" for this coming Sunday... come down and say hi! "Twang Sunday" Want the most twang for your buck? Pedal or lap steel guitar, an electric or acoustic, or p'haps…"

May 18, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball commented on Easy Ed's blog post 'a word about...i don't know...production and image?'

"I can sympathize with her plight. Knowing when your song is good is relatively easy... knowing when it's coming across the way that will most effectively communicate its strengths is frickin' HARD. All the things you mention, from visual…"

May 4, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball commented on Chris Mateer's blog post 'New LP Reviews: Steve Earle & Emmylou Harris'

"Ed, I'm so with you on the "why do we need albums" question. It's been much on my mind as of late, and anytime I get to a track that feels like filler on a modern album the question come screaming back to the forefront of my…"

Apr 25, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball commented on Linda Ray's group 'NoDepressionAltCountry'

"I have had this song in my head all day... if you don't already know these fine Hurricane Roses folks, they are definitely worth checking out. "

Apr 25, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball commented on TwangNation.com's group 'San Francisco Alt.country/Roots/Americana Fans'

"For those on the Peninsula and in the South Bay... "

Mar 27, 2011

Paul Nelson Kimball joined Linda Ray's group