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Tomahawk icon James E. Webb passes away at 81
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Traditional music enthusiast, master luthier and retired educator James E. Webb passed away Feb. 5, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. His passing marks a profound loss for the local music community and serves as a bittersweet reminder of the quiet but extraordinary impact he has had…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — Mark your calendars for an unforgettable musical experience! The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering will take place from July 26-28 at James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales in Tomahawk. This year’s event promises an impressive lineup of performers, including 5-string Kentucky banjo specialist John Haywood, Leo Shannon, Karly Dawn…
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Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
Organizers seek volunteers, sponsors, donations CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The 2024 Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering will take place July 26-28 at the James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales shop in Tomahawk. Organized by James L. Webb, son of the shop’s namesake, the festival will feature an extensive lineup of old-time musicians and workshops…
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James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales featured on KET’s “Kentucky Life” series
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, a cornerstone of the Tomahawk community, is the latest subject of KET’s “Kentucky Life” series. The episode, titled “String Mountain Music: James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales,” shines a spotlight on the shop and its significant role in nurturing the…
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Tomahawk’s musical maestro: Webb revives family legacy with community strings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — James L. “Jimmy” Webb is a name synonymous with music in Tomahawk. Webb, who has taken over his father’s music shop, James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, is not just a businessman but a central figure in the local music scene. He shared insight into his history…
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Stidham Old Time Music Association launches with Christmas jam session
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Old time music is set to resonate even louder throughout northeastern Kentucky with the formation of the Stidham Old Time Music Association Inc. This new organization, dedicated to the promotion of music and arts in the region, is hosting its inaugural board meeting followed by a jam session…
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Tomahawk concert attracts folks from all over
Webb shop to host Stidham Old Time Music Gathering July 28 and 29 BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — This past Sunday at James Webb Musical Repair & Sales in Tomahawk, Phill Barnett and Tob Branham of Lawrence County played an acoustic concert that was followed by an open jam. Tob Branham, with his…
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Webb music shop to be featured on Kentucky Life
Memorial Day banjo workshop and jam draw crowd BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, located in Tomahawk, will soon be gracing screens across the state as part of KET’s Kentucky Life. Filming was underway Monday during a Memorial Day banjo workshop and all-star jam that drew music…
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Webb music shop hosting Memorial Day banjo workshop
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales has been a staple of the Stidham community since its opening in 1972. Though the little music shop was forced to shutter its doors in February 2022, it is now back up and running with the son of the original owner…
