JP Folk describes itself as the "worlds largest grassroots music organization" and their awards program is by far the biggest in the world. For the 2009 awards they have judged over 42,000 albums and 560,000 songs. I am honored to be listed among the nominees.

SANDS OF ABERDEEN was released in Nov 2008. The album was recorded in Dallas and in Toronto and was produced by Paul Mills. It a LONESTAR STOUT project and includes Hugh Morrison, Mason Brown, Pete Dawson along with Jed and Jaime Marum and David Shaw.
SANDS OF ABERDEEN features original and traditional music, a blend of Scottish, Irish and American roots music with a strong Celtic flavor.

Also released in Nov 2008, Aint No Goin Back is a full production studio recording project. This Extended Play (EP) collection has 5 tracks totaling 14:21 run-time and it simply packaged in a slim-line jewel case.
ABOUT THE MUSIC
This 5 track EP includes three new singles: BANJOS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - a serious and humorous look at Christmas music, the way it oughtta be played, AINT NO GOIN BACK - a Texas traveling man with his dogs and different look at life, and YANKEE IN TEXAS - a true story about how a Boston born boy learns about things Texas.
The EP collection is rounded out with two instrumental tracks that have been recorded for and licensed to Lone Chimney Films for their documentary, BLACK FLAG (made for PBS, schedule for 2009 release).

Here is an article and some pics from the visit KUHF in Houston, March 2009.
SOUTHERN MISSIVE
Is this blog of my friend, author and historian Rickey Pittman.
The Frugal Corner is the website for our friends who call themselves,Your source for affordable Kilts and Highland accessories. This is not a paid ad for them - I just like the folks and the gear they carry.
Pure Brilliant Podcast
Is this podcast blog of my friend Hugh Morrison.
Lonestar Stout
Is the Myspace Profile for Jed Marum and Lonestar Stout projects.
Civil War Music
Is the Myspace Profile for the Civil War music projects.
Boston Road Records
Is the Myspace Profile for friends at Boston Road Records.
LAST DAY OF MAY
Here is a video for Memorial Day, a beautiful, prayerful, lament written by Michael Troy:
DESOLATION ISLAND
Here is a video of a song inspired by the Patrick O Brien novel, Desolation Island
Jul 2 THROUGH 04 in Katy, TX at Angel and the Ox with Lonestar Stout
Jul 10 in Dallas, TX at Trinity Hall
Jul 18 in Dallas, TX at Trinity Hall
Jul 25 THROUGH 26 in East Durham, NY at Irish American Heritage Museum
Jul 31 in Windham, NY at Windham Civil War Gathering & Encampment
Aug 2 in South Portland, ME at Portland Maine Concerts
Aug 3 in Cambridge, MA at Cantab Lounge
Aug 8 in Siloam Springs, AR at Second Saturday Music with Mason Brown
Aug 14 THROUGH 15 in Weston, MO at O'Malleys Irish Pub with Lonestar Stout
Aug 28 in Katy, TX at Private Function
Sep 5 in Jackson, MS at Fenian's Pub
Sep 7 THROUGH 18 in , UK at Scotland Tour
Sep 18 in Monroe, LA at Enochs Pub & Grill
Sep 19 in Troup, TX at Four Winds Renaissance Faire
Oct 9 THROUGH 11 in San Antonio, Tx at International Accordion Festival with Hugh Morrison
Oct 12 in Baton Rouge, LA at Baton Rouge Community College
Nov 6 THROUGH 08 in Tucson, AZ at Tucson Celtic Festival with Lonestar Stout
Nov 8 in Phoenix, AZ at Fiddler's Dream Coffee House with Lonestar Stout
Nov 20 THROUGH 22 in Hempstead, TX at Liendo Plantation – Civil War Weekend
Dec 4 THROUGH 06 in Galveston, TX at Dickens on The Strand Festival with Lonestar Stout
Jan 15 THROUGH 16 in Weston, MO at O'Malleys Irish Pub