this could be something that we at the Playhouse may be very interested in...We have a huge Cash following with Kellye Cash is a show with us right now. I will talk with Jim. sam
Sandra "Sam" Hahn
Technical and Concert Producer
Cumberland County Playhouse
931-484-5000 ext. 226 wk
931-260-3344 cell
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From: Tennessee Presenters, Board & Agents on behalf of Chris Dallas
Sent: Fri 4/11/2014 1:36 PM
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Subject: Re: Will The Circle Be Unbroken Project
Sounds like something Donald Fann at The Arts Center of Cannon County might
be able to help with.
On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 9:51 AM, Jared Morrison <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> Passing this along in case there's interest from one of you guys, or if
> you might think of someone who'd be a good fit.
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> I'd like to chat with you briefly if possible. I am currently working on a
> project with John McEuen <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McEuen> and John
> Carter Cash <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Carter_Cash> concerning
> the history, stories, and music behind the infamous Nashville recording
> sessions back in 1972 that brought together Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson,
> Vassar Clemmons, Roy Acuff, Merle Travis, Earl Scruggs, and the Nitty
> Gritty Dirt Band to crate the "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" recordings. As
> you probably know, this specific record is recognized for its historic
> value by the Library of Congress, served as the first time all these
> incredible individuals met / played together, and is regarded by most music
> professionals as the beginning of the Americana music genre - fusing folk,
> country, bluegrass, and Appalachian music.
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>
>
> John and John have put together a touring stage show with their
> significant historical knowledge of the history, anecdotal stories,
> recordings of conversations between all the stars present for the sessions,
> photos, etc. into a stage presentation that is shown on a large screen
> backdrop onstage while John, John, and select performers join them
> reproducing the music live and sharing insights into the sessions, musical
> history, Carter Family history and involvement, etc. This weekend, John &
> John also added Carlene Carter<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlene_Carter>to the stage show. We have a treatment of the show along with some pictures
> from recent performances of this show by John and John.
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>
>
> I am also musician who happens to also have significant federal experience
> (John & John do not.) John and John added me to their team as a producer
> and I have facilitated meetings with Smithsonian Channel, Smithsonian
> Folkways, NEA / NEH, Library of Congress, and other stakeholders as we
> develop a one hour public TV program as both a historical & musical
> performance show. The live show tours now and will include along the way
> many of today's stars that have expressed interest to pay homage to the
> highly influential recordings: Allison Krauss, Nickel Creek, Rocky Scaggs,
> Avett Brothers, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, etc.
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>
> *The reason I am contacting you is that we are seeking recommendations for
> a 501c3 Non Profit entity to work with us whose charter meets scope of this
> project.* We wish to join forces with one that has grant writing and
> project implementation experience so we can apply for and ultimately be
> awarded funds through NEA, NEH, Library of Congress, Grammy Foundation,
> etc. I was wondering if you can refer me to other non-profits you may know
> that would have the qualifications and potential project interest. As you
> probably already know, we need an organization with > 3 years successful
> operational experience. Obviously, one with a track record with the federal
> agencies and arts foundations I have referenced would be my first
> consideration.
>
>
>
> *Don Chapman*
>
> 518 Fortress Circle SE
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> Leesburg, VA 20175
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> 410-340-7027 cell
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> *------------*
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> *Jared Morrison*
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> Director of Performing Arts
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>
> Tennessee Arts Commission
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> 401 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-0780
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> (615) 532-9801 Fax (615) 741-8559
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> http://www.tn.gov/arts
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Chris Dallas
(615) 202-0281
Barbara Bailey Hutchison
BBHsings.com
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