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Alive @ Five Concert Series draws 1,300 Alive @ Five is a summer-long event held each Thursday evening at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in downtown Frederick. Alive @ Five is 21 and up, and is a fundraiser for the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Alive @ Five is presented by DARCARS Toyota of Frederick, and is made possible with many other sponsors and volunteers.
"There is a Time" enters Top 10 on Cashbox Magazine's Bluegrass Top 100 MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (May 1, 2023) - "There is a Time," the third single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band's A Miner's Life album, has reached No. 10 on Cashbox Magazine's Bluegrass Top 100 chart. Stoney Creek released its version of the bluegrass classic "There is a Time" to radio broadcasters in 2022. Featuring lead vocals by bassist Libby Files, the single includes a haunting melody, recalling English folk ballads (albeit with an authentic Appalachian flavor). "There is a Time" was originally performed by the Dillards (as the Darlings) on the Andy Griffith Show. The Dillards have been very active in promoting Stoney Creek's version of the song. "There is a Time" first appeared on the Bluegrass Top 100 chart in September 2022, moving from No. 89 to No. 63 by the end of the year. Cashbox Magazine is published monthly, alternating between printed and online editions. Cashbox began in 1942 and features a variety of music charts. All chart data is provided by Digital Radio Tracker. "There is a Time" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the songs at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page.
Stoney Creek tops Roots Music Report single and album charts The April 22 edition of the Top 50 Bluegrass Song Chart marks a total of 37 weeks at No. 1 for "There is a Time." The album, A Miner's Life, reached No. 1 on the Top 50 Bluegrass Album Chart on April 8 and remained at the top through April 15. While Stoney Creek has had six singles reach No. 1, the band had not topped the album chart until now. According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report. "There is a Time" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the songs at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page.
Stoney Creek welcomes back Bob Simmers
Brett Smeltzer stepping down in 2023
Brett will be stepping back from performing with Stoney
Creek Bluegrass Band in 2023. He will be focusing on
spending time with his family, and we fully support him
in doing so. Brett is still part of our Stoney Creek
family, and we can't thank him enough for the time he
has devoted to the band over the years.
The
Dillards praise Stoney Creek's cover of "There Is a
Time"
Stoney Creek's version of "There Is a Time" has reached No. 1 for ten weeks on the Roots Music Report's Top 50 Bluegrass Songs chart. The Dillards responded by saying "[e]xciting news! Very nice rendition." The legendary bluegrass group also thanked Stoney Creek for "all the effort you have put in to keep the old songs alive."
We were always fans of the Andy
Griffith Show, and particularly the Darlings (played by the
Dillards). The show featured some of their original songs,
including "There Is a Time," which was a signature song sung
by Miss Charlene Darling (played by Maggie Peterson). We
recorded this song in 2021 for our album A Miner's Life,
and filmed this video in December 2021. For months, our plan
was to release the single and music video on June 3, 2022.
Shortly before its release, Maggie Peterson sadly passed
away (on May 15). With respect to, and in honor of Maggie
Peterson, this video became a tribute to Miss Charlene.
Stoney Creek's "There is a Time" hits No. 1 on Roots Music Report This most recent chart success precedes Stoney Creek's June 14 performance at Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana. Stoney Creek released its version of the bluegrass classic "There is a Time" to radio broadcasters on June 3. Featuring lead vocals by bassist Libby Files, the single includes a haunting melody, recalling English folk ballads (albeit with an authentic Appalachian flavor). "There is a Time" was originally performed by the Dillards (as the Darlings) on the Andy Griffith Show.Stoney Creek also released a music video for the single. The video is available on YouTube, Facebook, and the band's website. In a recent interview with bluegrass podcaster Devon Jamieson, Stoney Creek's Brett Smeltzer described "There Is a Time" as "one of the songs which we have a lot of fun with in a live setting. Libby sings lead on this and I'm always introducing her as 'Miss Charlene, coming down from Mount Pilot to sing lead on this one.'" "There is a Time" is the third single from Stoney Creek's latest album, A Miner's Life. "There is a Time" follows "A Miner's Life" and "I Wish I Had a Lifeline." According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report. "There is a Time" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the songs at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page.
Stoney Creek's "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" stays No. 1 on
Roots Music Report "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" debuted at No. 2 on the Roots Music Report chart on July 3, 2021, and spent a total of 11 weeks in that position. The song was written by Mike Henderson and originally recorded in 1985 by the Virginia Squires. The song blends a Southern Gospel feel and vocal arrangement with Stoney Creek's traditional bluegrass sound. Stoney Creek's rendition includes lead vocals by Brett Smeltzer. A music video for "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" was released in June 2021 through Bluegrass Music TV. "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" has also held the No. 1 spot on the Fan-Voted Roots Chart for twenty weeks. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band released a third single, a remake of the Dillards' "There is a Time," on June 3. A music video has been released to accompany the new single. According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report. "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" and "There is a Time" are available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the songs at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page. "There is a Time" for new Stoney Creek single MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (June 3, 2022) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band is releasing its version of the bluegrass classic "There is a Time" to radio broadcasters. Featuring lead vocals by bassist Libby Files, the single includes a haunting melody, recalling English folk ballads (albeit with an authentic Appalachian flavor). "There is a Time" was originally performed by the Dillards (as the Darlings) on the Andy Griffith Show. Stoney Creek is also releasing a music video for the single. The video is available on YouTube, Facebook, and the band's website. In a recent interview with bluegrass podcaster Devon Jamieson, Stoney Creek's Brett Smeltzer described "There Is a Time" as "one of the songs which we have a lot of fun with in a live setting. Libby sings lead on this and I'm always introducing her as 'Miss Charlene, coming down from Mount Pilot to sing lead on this one.'" "There is a Time" is the third single from Stoney Creek's latest album, A Miner's Life. "There is a Time" follows "A Miner's Life" and "I Wish I Had a Lifeline." During the fall of 2020, Stoney Creek's recording of "A Miner's Life" spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Roots Music Report's Top 50 Bluegrass chart. The song spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Bluegrass Jamboree's Top 15 chart. "A Miner's Life" was featured on West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Inside Appalachia program and was among the top played songs for 2020 on numerous bluegrass radio stations. By April 2021, "A Miner's Life" reached No. 1 on the Fan-Voted Roots Chart, a rigorous process that includes passing through ten levels of voting. The follow-up single, "I Wish I Had a Lifeline," spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Roots Music Report Chart, and twenty weeks at No. 1 on the Fan-Voted Chart. During the studio sessions for A Miner's Life, the band chose original material and cover songs that would sit well alongside the album's title track. The album's layered production and field recordings evoke the roots of bluegrass, emphasizing the 18th and 19th century English and Scotch-Irish folk roots that still resonate in the music. The album's artwork matches the tone of music, depicting dusty coal towns in the early 1900s. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be promoting "There is a Time" with concert dates, including an appearance at Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival in Morgantown, Indiana, on June 14. "There is a Time" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. A Miner's Life is available through all major online digital music services. Physical copies may be purchased from Amazon, or directly from the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net.
Stoney Creek's "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" reaches No. 1
on Roots Music Report "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" debuted at No. 2 on the Roots Music Report chart on July 3, 2021, and spent a total of 11 weeks in that position. The song was written by Mike Henderson and originally recorded in 1985 by the Virginia Squires. The song blends a Southern Gospel feel and vocal arrangement with Stoney Creek's traditional bluegrass sound. Stoney Creek's rendition includes lead vocals by Brett Smeltzer. A music video for "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" was released in June 2021 through Bluegrass Music TV. "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" has also held the No. 1 spot on the Fan-Voted Roots Chart for twenty weeks. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be releasing a third single, a remake of the Dillards' "There is a Time," on June 3. A music video will also be released to accompany the new single. According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report. "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" and "There is a Time" are available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the songs at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page. Stoney Creek announced for Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival at Bean Blossom, pre-sale open nowMORGANTOWN, Ind. (Feb. 10, 2022) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be appearing on Tuesday, June 14, at Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival at Bean Blossom. Pre-sale tickets are available through March 13 at Eventbrite. Stoney Creek's set will run from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (ET), following an afternoon workshop session at 2:30 p.m. (ET). Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana, is the oldest and longest running bluegrass festival in the country. This annual event is held in beautiful Brown County, Indiana at the historic Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. The event will be returning to it's original June dates in 2022 for 9 days of bluegrass music, jams around the campground and on stage, workshops and the traditional free Bean Dinner. Camping has long been a tradition for bluegrass enthusiasts, with nightly jams held around the campsites. You don't have to camp to enjoy the festival. For those who like to camp, there are plenty of campsites available from primitive to water/electric hookup for any size camper. Camping reservations are separate from admission tickets, each person staying at the campsite is required to purchase their own admission ticket. Reserve your campsite online through our reservation system. If camping isn't your style, book a room at our host hotel. Make sure to arrive on Thursday to get settled in and set up. Daily tickets are available for walk ups, come for a day, multi-days or purchase a 9-day ticket. Order your admission tickets, and don't forget to reserve your golf cart to get around the campground to listen to all of the music and great jam sessions! Golf Cart Rentals: There are a limited number of golf carts available to rent. They must be rented in advance up to 2 weeks prior to the festival. Carts will not be available to rent day of festival. By renting the golf cart you agree to the Terms and Conditions. Only the ticket holder is permitted to pick up the golf cart. No refunds. Every person entering the campground/festival grounds is required to purchase an admission ticket. Campers are required to purchase admission tickets equal to the number of days of their reservation. Children 12 & under are free and do not need an admission ticket. The festival is held rain or shine, all tickets and camping are non-refundable. Bill Monroe
Music Park & Campground | 5163 N. State Road 135 |
Morgantown, IN 46160 Official website: https://billmonroemusicpark.com/bill-monroe-bluegrass Pre-sale tickets: Eventbrite
Stoney Creek tops two genre charts on Roots Music Report "I Wish I Had a Lifeline," the second single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band's A Miner's Life album, has returned to No. 1 for the third time on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Bluegrass Song Chart. "That Child Was Born (Christmas in West Virginia)," the 2018 Christmas single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, has held the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive week on the Top 50 Holiday Song Chart. This is the first week that these songs have reached No. 1 simultaneously. Both songs are available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the song at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page.According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report.
Stoney Creek's "That Child Was Born (Christmas in West
Virginia)" reaches No. 1 on Roots Music Report The song, written by guitarist Kenton "Red" Catlett, retells the biblical gospel story during the verses, while the chorus describes a traditional mountain Christmas in West Virginia. Libby Files performs the song's lead vocals, with four part harmony rounded out by the entire band. "That Child Was Born" features the resonator guitar work of Troy Stangle and the seasonally appropriate mandolin melodies of Brett Smeltzer. The track opens with a portion of the traditional English folk tune "Greensleeves" (the melody used in the carol "What Child is This?"), arranged by Smeltzer. "That Child Was Born (Christmas in West Virginia)" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the song at most online music outlets, as well as the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's Facebook page. According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report.
Stoney Creek's "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" reaches No. 1
on Roots Music Report Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be performing "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" as part of the band's set at the Eagle Bluegrass Concert Series in Berryville, Virginia, on Saturday, Nov. 6. The headlining act will be Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. Tickets are available at the Eagle Bluegrass website."I Wish I Had a Lifeline" debuted at No. 2 on the Roots Music Report chart on July 3, and spent a total of 11 weeks in that position. The song was written by Mike Henderson and originally recorded in 1985 by the Virginia Squires. The song blends a Southern Gospel feel and vocal arrangement with Stoney Creek's traditional bluegrass sound. Stoney Creek's rendition includes lead vocals by Brett Smeltzer. A music video for "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" was released in June through Bluegrass Music TV. "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" has also held the No. 1 spot on the Fan-Voted Roots Chart for eight weeks. According to its website, "Roots Music Report is the number one independent music chart in the world." The chart "compile[s] radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music." For more information, visit Roots Music Report. "A Miner's Life" retired after 52
weeks at No. 1 on Bluegrass Tunes Weekly Top 10
Countdown The Bluegrass Tunes Weekly Top 10 Countdown airs every Friday at 6 p.m. (ET) at Bluegrass Tunes. Stoney Creek announces A
Miner's Life
album, drops new single and video
The music video for "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" is being distributed online by Bluegrass Music TV.
A Miner's Life will be available through all major online
digital music services on June 25. Physical copies may be purchased
directly from the band's website,
http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, which also includes links to
retailers and digital outlets. The entire album is available to
radio broadcasters through
AirPlay Direct.
1. A Miner’s Life 3:19 Stoney Creek's A Miner's Life album featured on Hear It HerePRINCETON, N.C. (June 17, 2021) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be joining host Annette Grady on Thursday, June 17, to discuss the band's new album, A Miner's Life. Brett Smeltzer, Libby Files and Troy Stangle will be previewing several tracks from A Miner's Life, as well as discussing the new single and music video, "I Wish I Had a Lifeline." Hear It Here will air at 12 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, June 17, on The Bluegrass Jamboree. The Bluegrass Jamboree features bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and traditional country. The station's 24-hour programming includes live disc jockeys, syndicated shows and streaming content. A Miner's Life is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. The album will be released on June 25 through all major online music outlets. The music video for "I Wish I Had a Lifeline" is being distributed online by Bluegrass Music TV.
A Miner's Life
album now available for pre-order! A Miner's Life builds on the momentum of the title track, which spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Roots Music Report and six weeks at No. 1 on the Bluegrass Jamboree's Top 15 Chart.
A new single, "I Wish I Had a Lifeline," will
be released to bluegrass and gospel radio on June 18. Stoney Creek
Bluegrass Band will be premiering a music video when the single is
released.
Stoney Creek's "A Miner's Life" reaches No.
1 on Roots Music Report Stoney Creek's "A Miner's Life" to be featured on Inside Appalachia Listen here MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (Oct. 5, 2020) - "A Miner's Life," the latest single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, is set to appear on the Oct. 16 edition of West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Inside Appalachia. The episode deals with Black Lung Disease among coal miners. "A Miner's Life" is an autobiographical song written by William Dailey, who was a third-generation coal miner from Richwood, West Virginia, before honoring his father's wishes to leave the coal industry. Dailey's father suffered from Black Lung Disease, as depicted in the song. "A Miner's Life" has resonated among bluegrass music fans, reaching No. 1 for multiple weeks on the Bluegrass Jamboree's Top 15 Chart for radio airplay. The music video for "A Miner's Life," featuring Dailey, has held the No. 1 position for several weeks on Bluegrass Music TV's Top Ten music video chart. "A Miner's Life" features a stirring lead vocal performance by guitarist Kenton "Red" Catlett, and rich harmonies by bassist Libby Files, mandolin player Brett Smeltzer, and resonator guitarist Troy Stangle. Stangle assisted Dailey with the song's arrangement in the late 1990s. A few years later, Dailey was working as a bus driver for national recording artist Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen. Waller recorded "A Miner's Life" for his final album, which was released after his death in 2004. Louisville Music News praised the song's "haunting melody," and the Washington Post called it a "coal country lament." Sixteen years later, Stangle suggested the song to his Stoney Creek band mates. Stangle wanted to capture Dailey's original tempo and the resonator guitar arrangement that the duo had developed. Inside Appalachia is an hour-long weekly radio news magazine devoted to topics of interest in the central Appalachian region. Inside Appalachia tells the stories of Appalachian people and how they live. The program covers history, food, music and culture. Inside Appalachia is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB), with help from public radio stations in Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia. Inside Appalachia is available on major podcast platforms, and on affiliate WVPB and NPR radio stations. For more information about Inside Appalachia, visit http://wvpublic.org.
Stoney Creek holds No. 1 spot on radio chart for fourth week MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (Sept. 28, 2020) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band's new single "A Miner's Life" has held the No. 1 spot on the Bluegrass Jamboree's Top 15 Chart since Sept. 5. The Top 15 Chart replaces the Bluegrass Jamboree's previous Weekly Music Chart. "A Miner's Life" debuted at No. 9 on that chart on Aug. 29. The Bluegrass Jamboree radio network, based in Princeton, North Carolina, features bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and traditional country. The Bluegrass Jamboree's 24/7 programming includes live disc jockeys, syndicated shows and streaming content.
Stoney Creek hits No. 1 on music video chart with "A Miner's Life"
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (Sept. 25, 2020) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass
Band's music video for "A Miner's Life" has reached No. 1 on
the Bluegrass Music TV Top Ten Music Video Chart.
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band to play Eagle Bluegrass Series BERRYVILLE, Va. (Sept. 12, 2020) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be appearing with Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out at the Eagle Bluegrass Series on November 6, 2021. This event has been rescheduled from November 7, 2020.
Stoney Creek hits No. 1 on radio
chart with "A Miner's Life"
"A Miner's Life" featured on Hear It Here PRINCETON, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2020) - Troy Stangle (Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band) and songwriter Bill Dailey will be joining host Annette Grady on Friday, August 28, to discuss "A Miner's Life." "A Miner's Life," the new single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, was originally recorded by Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen on their final album. Stoney Creek's Troy Stangle noted, "In the late '90s, I joined the Nickel Misery band, where Bill Dailey had written the song "A Miner's Life" about his dad. We sat and worked up the song, and played it at our shows. Bill was driving the bus for the Country Gentlemen around 2004, and Charlie Waller heard it and decided to record it." Charlie Waller passed away in August 2004, shortly before his banjo-driven recording of "A Miner's Life" was released. Due to the tragic circumstances, the song was not heavily promoted. Still, Louisville Music News praised the song's "haunting melody," and the Washington Post called it a "coal country lament." Sixteen years later, Stangle suggested the song to his Stoney Creek band mates. Stangle wanted to capture Dailey's original tempo and the resonator guitar arrangement that the duo had developed. "I decided to redo "A Miner's Life" with Stoney Creek, more of the way Bill and I put it together, and I actually played the dobro," Stangle said. Stoney Creek's version of "A Miner's Life" features a stirring lead vocal performance by guitarist Kenton "Red" Catlett, and rich harmonies by bassist Libby Files, mandolin player Brett Smeltzer and Stangle. Stoney Creek has also filmed a music video for "A Miner's Life," featuring Dailey as the central character. Dailey, a native of Richwood, West Virginia, wrote the autobiographical song based on his family's coal mining roots. The music video was primarily filmed in Berkeley County, in Back Creek Valley and at the historic Meadow Branch Coalfield. Additional filming occurred in Virginia along the Clinch River and at the Wilderness Road Blockhouse near Duffield, and at the Clinch Mountain's Big Moccasin Gap near Gate City and Weber City. Hear It Here will air at 10 a.m. (ET) on Friday, August 28, on The Bluegrass Jamboree. The Bluegrass Jamboree features bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and traditional country. The station's 24-hour programming includes live disc jockeys, syndicated shows and streaming content. "A Miner's Life" is being released to bluegrass and Americana radio. Stoney Creek has partnered with Gold Tone Music Group, maker of the Paul Beard Signature resonator guitar that Stangle played on the song. "A Miner's Life" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. The song will be released in the near future on most online music outlets.
The music video for "A Miner's Life"
is being distributed online by Bluegrass Music TV.
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band to release "A Miner's Life" BRISTOL, Tenn. (Aug. 21, 2020) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band is releasing a new single to radio on August 28. The song is called "A Miner's Life" and was originally recorded by Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen on their final album. Stoney Creek's Troy Stangle noted, "In the late '90s, I joined the Nickel Misery band, where Bill Dailey had written the song "A Miner's Life" about his dad. We sat and worked up the song, and played it at our shows. Bill was driving the bus for the Country Gentlemen around 2004, and Charlie Waller heard it and decided to record it." Charlie Waller passed away in August 2004, shortly before his banjo-driven recording of "A Miner's Life" was released. Due to the tragic circumstances, the song was not heavily promoted. Still, Louisville Music News praised the song's "haunting melody," and the Washington Post called it a "coal country lament." Sixteen years later, Stangle suggested the song to his Stoney Creek band mates. Stangle wanted to capture Dailey's original tempo and the resonator guitar arrangement that the duo had developed. "I decided to redo "A Miner's Life" with Stoney Creek, more of the way Bill and I put it together, and I actually played the dobro," Stangle said. Stoney Creek's version of "A Miner's Life" features a stirring lead vocal performance by guitarist Kenton "Red" Catlett, and rich harmonies by bassist Libby Files, mandolin player Brett Smeltzer and Stangle. Stoney Creek has also filmed a music video for "A Miner's Life," featuring Dailey as the central character. Dailey, a native of Richwood, West Virginia, wrote the autobiographical song based on his family's coal mining roots. The music video was primarily filmed in Berkeley County: in Back Creek Valley and at the historic Meadow Branch Coalfield. Additional filming occurred in Virginia along the Clinch River and at the Wilderness Road Blockhouse near Duffield, and at the Clinch Mountain's Big Moccasin Gap near Gate City and Weber City. On August 28, Stangle and Dailey will be discussing "A Miner's Life" on Hear It Here with host Annette Grady. Hear It Here will air at 10 a.m. (ET) on The Bluegrass Jamboree. "A Miner's Life" is being released to bluegrass and Americana radio. Stoney Creek has partnered with Gold Tone Music Group, maker of the Paul Beard Signature resonator guitar that Stangle played on the song. "A Miner's Life" is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. The song will be released in the near future on most online music outlets. The music video for "A Miner's Life" is being distributed online by Bluegrass Music TV.
For more information, visit the band's
website,
http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's
Facebook page. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band to play Eagle Bluegrass Series BERRYVILLE, Va. - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be appearing with Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out at the Eagle Bluegrass Series on November 6, 2021. This event has been rescheduled from November 7, 2020. Wild Beast Feast 2020 sells out! RANSON, W.Va. (Feb. 1, 2020) - 1,200 tickets were sold for the 11th Annual Wild Beast Feast. The sold out event was held on January 31 at the Ranson Civic Center and featured a performance by Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band to headline Bluegrass & BBQ Festival ST. THOMAS, Pa. - The Williamson Ruritan Club has announced the line-up for the inaugural Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, scheduled for Aug. 16 and 17, 2019. West Virginia's Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will be closing the festival with a headlining set on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 17. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band release "That Child Was Born (Christmas in West Virginia)"
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2018) -
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band and Calv'ry Music have released
an original Christmas song, "That Child Was Born (Christmas
in West Virginia)".
The song, written by guitarist Kenton "Red" Catlett, retells the biblical gospel story during the verses, while the chorus describes a traditional mountain Christmas in West Virginia. Libby Files performs the song's lead vocals, with four-part harmony rounded out by the entire band. "That Child Was Born" features the resonator guitar work of Troy Stangle and the seasonally appropriate mandolin melodies of Brett Smeltzer. The track opens with a portion of the traditional English folk tune "Greensleeves" (the melody used in the carol "What Child is This?"), arranged by Smeltzer.
"That Child Was Born (Christmas in
West Virginia)" is available to radio broadcasters through
AirPlay Direct. Bluegrass fans can find the song at most
online music outlets, as well as the band's website,
http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, and the band's
Facebook page.
"Fast Train" featured on Beyond Country PRINCETON, N.C. (Sept. 16, 2018) - Libby Files (Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band) will be joining host Ed "The Doctor' Asher to discuss the "Fast Train" single and music video, as well as other tracks from Live On Location. The interview is AVAILABLE HERE from the Bluegrass Jamboree.
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band "Fast Train" music video to premiere on TheBoot.com UPDATE: The video is AVAILABLE HERE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2018) -
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band has partnered with
TheBoot.com for the exclusive premiere of the band's
"Fast Train" music video on Sept. 17. The video will be
available starting at 9 a.m. (ET).
"Fast Train" was written by guitarist
Kenton "Red" Catlett and country artist Gib Sage. The song
details an itinerant musician and laborer's journey and
anticipated return home. Sage, a West Virginia native and
Nashville recording artist, recorded a country version of
the song in 1980. That project was shelved when Sage's
record label folded. Catlett continued performing his
bluegrass arrangement of the song, and has included it on
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band's double album,
Live On Location. The music video was filmed in West
Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The main location was an
historic railroad station in Charles Town, with additional
scenes filmed at Martinsburg's Roundhouse Center and various
sites in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties. Additional
aerial shots were filmed in Chicago, Illinois, and Amarillo,
Texas. The video features Amtrak passenger cars, along with
CSX and Norfolk Southern freight trains.
The Boot is a top source for country
music news, videos, songs and interviews. According to
parent company Townsquare Media, The Boot is among "the
leading country music digital destinations based on web
traffic." The Boot is part of Townsquare Media's Taste of
Country network. Townsquare Media owns and operates 317
radio stations and approximately 500 live events in 66
markets. The company is the third largest owner of radio
stations in the U.S.
Live On Location is a 2-CD project noted for its original
compositions. In addition to "Fast Train," Catlett also
wrote "The Traveling Song," "When the Sun Goes Down" and
"Thirty Years." The instrumental "Antietam Turnaround" was
composed by banjo player Troy Stangle. The rest of the album
is rounded out by traditional and gospel bluegrass staples
from the band's live shows, such as mandolin player Brett
Smeltzer's take on "I'm Working on a Building," "Are You
Washed in the Blood?" and many more. "Fast Train" is
currently being serviced to radio broadcasters through
AirPlay Direct. Stoney Creek's live shows have been entertaining audiences for years, prompting Around the Panhandle magazine to name the band "West Virginia's classic bluegrass band." Stoney Creek features an updated and high energy approach to traditional bluegrass, which Bluegrass Unlimited praised as "mainstream bluegrass at its best." According to Libby Files, the band's founder, "we try to put on a show that will entertain any music fan, even if they don’t consider themselves a bluegrass fan. The show offers something for everyone."
Live On Location is available through most online digital
music services, and as a 2-CD set from retailers such as
Amazon and CD Baby. The project is available to retailers
through Alliance Entertainment. The album can be purchased
directly from the band's website,
http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, which also features
links to retailers and digital services. Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band releases "Thirty Years" music video
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (June 27, 2018) -
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band has released an official music
video for "Thirty Years" - the latest radio single from
double album Live On Location. "Thirty Years" is
available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. The
music video can be viewed on Stoney Creek's
Facebook
and
YouTube
pages.
Vocalist and bassist Libby Files said
"we try to put on a show that will entertain any music fan,
even if they don’t consider themselves a bluegrass fan. The
show offers something for everyone."
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band to
perform at Orr’s Farm Market
By Johnna Leary,
The Journal Weekender (May 24, 2018)
Stoney Creek to play Bluegrass
Weekends residency Stoney Creek will be appearing on five dates in the 2018 season, including return appearances at the Farm Days Festival:
Sunday, May 27 11 a.m. -
4 p.m. Live Bluegrass Weekends are typically held on the last weekend of each month from May through October, with the Farm Days Festival falling on the fourth weekend in September. Each Live Bluegrass Weekend is a two day event, and additional bands will be announced by Orr's Farm Market. Live Bluegrass Weekends are free to the public and open for all ages. Stoney Creek's live show and sound system have been entertaining audiences for years, prompting Around the Panhandle magazine to name the band "West Virginia's classic bluegrass band." Stoney Creek features an updated and high energy approach to traditional bluegrass, which Bluegrass Unlimited praised as "mainstream bluegrass at its best." Stoney Creek will be playing shows throughout 2018 in support of the band's most recent project, Live On Location. The two disc live album was recorded in 2017 and features two sets of Stoney Creek's concert material. Live On Location is available through most online digital music services, and from online retailers. The album can be purchased directly from the band's website, http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net, which also features links to retailers and digital services. Orr's Farm Market is located at 682 Orr Drive in Martinsburg. Information about upcoming events can be found at http://orrsfarmmarket.com.
Stoney Creek has No. 1 album on AirPlay Direct for September The band cites bluegrass media outlets such as Cybergrass, as well as the social media popularity of "The Traveling Song" music video, for generating interest among broadcasters. Stoney Creek is hoping to schedule performances in areas where Live On Location is receiving radio airplay, as well as places where the band has developed a strong social media following.
AirPlay Direct is a leading platform for delivering broadcast music
to radio stations worldwide. According to the company's website,
"the Top 50 Albums chart displays releases/albums with the most song
downloads by radio within a set period of time." Live On Location was released on AirPlay Direct on Sept. 17. On Sept. 18, "The Traveling Song" reached No. 1 on the Top 50 Singles chart and the album reached No. 1 on the Top 50 Albums chart.
Stoney
Creek release single and music video from double live
album Stoney Creek release "The Traveling Song" single Sept. 15, 2017 - Brett Smeltzer will be premiering "The Traveling Song" on Bluegrass Retrospect (7-10 p.m. ET). "The Traveling Song" is the debut single from Live On Location - the new double live album from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band. The two-disc album will be released on Sept. 29 - with CD release shows at Orr's Farm Market in Martinsburg, West Virginia on Sept. 23 & 24. Bluegrass Retrospect airs on Friday evening on The Bluegrass Jamboree website and app. Stoney Creek release music video for "Never Tell Me"
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (Nov. 21, 2016) -
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band has released a music video for
the single "Never Tell Me". The video is available on
YouTube
and at
http://stoneycreekbluegrass.net. "Never Tell Me" is the
second single and video from the band's album "Memories &
Tears". The single is available to broadcasters through
AirPlay Direct
and to fans through online retail and streaming outlets.
Stoney Creek release "Memories & Tears" MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (June 23, 2016) - Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band has announced the July 1 release of "Memories & Tears", a new album featuring the music of Deanna Stottlemyer. "All of the songs were written by my late sister, Deanna. She passed away 12 years ago and she left a big pile of music," says Stoney Creek's Libby Files. The album's first single, "Come Stay Awhile", was released on May 1, along with a music video filmed at Sleepy Creek Lake in Berkeley County, West Virginia. "Memories & Tears" was released to radio broadcasters on June 15 via AirPlay Direct, and the album went to #1 on the website's Top 50 Albums chart. The album's 11 tracks also held the top 11 spots on AirPlay Direct's Top 50 Singles chart. Stottlemyer had performed and recorded six of the songs, leaving Stoney Creek with a blueprint for their rendition. Stottlemyer's and Files' mother, Ruby Kindle, then gave Files an additional five songs that only existed as lyrics on paper. "Some of them she sang in her band, but then my mom gave me a stack of songs that she wrote and said 'why don't you do something with these?' So that's what I did," Files says. "Over the last six months, I put my style of bluegrass music to them. They all turned out pretty good." Files wrote music for three of the new songs ("Give Them All To Jesus", "Won't It Be a Happy Time?", and "Keep Your Eyes Toward Heaven"). By this time, Kenton Catlett, who had played in Stottlemyer's band, joined Stoney Creek. He remembered writing music to one of the songs ("Someone To Share the Load") years earlier. Catlett also composed new music for Stottlemyer's final song, "Some Sweet Day", which he performs on the album in his lead vocal debut with Stoney Creek. "I give the guys credit; they're all singing on it with me," Files says. "It's a project that I started mainly for my mom and dad; that's why I called it "Memories & Tears". I wanted to get all of my sister's music on a CD for them. There are 11 songs on the project - six are gospel songs and five are traditional bluegrass. I tried to keep them with a traditional flavor." Stoney Creek has been praised as "mainstream bluegrass at its best" by Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine. Frank Jurney of the Berryville Bluegrass Series has noted that "Libby Files is among the rising number of female vocalists who are making a big impact on bluegrass music." "Memories & Tears" is the first project to feature Stoney Creek's current lineup, including Libby Files on vocals and bass, Brett Smeltzer on mandolin and vocals, Red Catlett on guitar and vocals, and Troy Stangle on banjo and vocals. Stoney Creek will be celebrating the release of "Memories & Tears" with a series of concerts in July. This will include dates in West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The band's full schedule can be found at StoneyCreekBluegrass.net.
MEMORIES & TEARS - No. 1 album on
AirPlay Direct The album is available to radio broadcasters through AirPlay Direct. To request physical CDs, or Soundcloud / Dropbox downloads, DJs can email stoneycreekbluegrass@gmail.com
MEMORIES & TEARS - new album
available in July!
The single is available to radio
broadcasters through
AirPlay Direct. To
request physical CDs, or Soundcloud / Dropbox downloads, DJs
can email
stoneycreekbluegrass@gmail.com "Come Stay Awhile" is one of eleven original tracks on "Memories & Tears" written by the late Deanna Stottlemyer, sister of Stoney Creek's Libby Files.
Stoney Creek release music video for "Come Stay Awhile"
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (May 10, 2016) -
Calv'ry Music announces the release of a music video for the
single "Come Stay Awhile" by Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band.
The video is available on
YouTube
and at
StoneyCreekBluegrass.net. "Come Stay Awhile" is the
first single from the band's forthcoming album "Memories &
Tears". The single is available to broadcasters through
AirPlay Direct
and to fans through online retail outlets.
Stoney Creek announce new single: "Come Stay Awhile"
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (March 28, 2016) -
Calv'ry Music announces the single "Come Stay Awhile" from
Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band. The song will debut on
bluegrass radio in May. "Come Stay Awhile" is the first
single from the band's forthcoming album "Memories & Tears".
The single will be available through AirPlay Direct and
other outlets.
Stoney Creek on WINLife TV webcast Stoney Creek plus two
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. (February 16, 2015) - Stoney Creek's
Libby Files and Brett Smeltzer have announced that "West
Virginia's Classic Bluegrass Band" is entering the 2015
season with two additions: banjo player Troy Stangle and
guitarist Red Catlett. Files described recent rehearsal
sessions with the new lineup as "unbelievable."
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