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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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Pick and Bow brings free after-school music lessons
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County Pick and Bow, presented by South Arts, meets each Friday after school at Martin County High School, opening the stage to students ages 9 to 18 who want to learn the music of the mountains one note at a time. Local organizer James L. Webb of the Stidham Old Time
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Pick and Bow program strikes a chord at Martin County High School
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a county where front-porch picking once drifted through hollows and churchyards every evening, a new effort is taking shape to ensure old-time Appalachian music does not quietly slip into memory. That effort is the Pick and Bow program, a grant-funded initiative bringing free traditional music instruction to
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Open and old-time jam session this Saturday in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Bluegrass and Old Time pickers will be jamming Saturday, Dec. 20 at the popular James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales in Tomahawk. Owner and operator James L. Webb is known throughout the state and region not only as a talented musician and teacher, but also as a
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering brings three days of music to Tomahawk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering brought together dozens of traditional folk musicians and enthusiasts from around the region for a three-day event filled with music, workshops and impromptu jam sessions in Tomahawk. Held at James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales from Friday to Sunday, the gathering celebrated the
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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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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
