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The Roys: Bluegrass Brother-Sister Duet

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Lee and Elaine Roy are easily the most successful brother-sister duet in bluegrass today. It’s an easy distinction. There have been plenty of brother acts in bluegrass through the years, but brother-sister acts are rare. The Roys were born in Massachusetts, raised in Canada and headed to Nashville in 2011 to record their first album for Rural Rhythm Records — Lonesome Whistle. It was followed by New Day Dawning in …

Marilyn Polson, of Chelsea, has been the organist at Bethany United Church of Christ in Randolph since 1990. She is passionate about the organ at the church, which was made in 1894 and still has all its original pipes. “There are some pieces that I play that are so magical it’s like casting a spell,” she said. “And if I make a mistake, it’s like it shatters everything.” (Valley News - Libby March)

Playing Is Their Passion

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Churches often feature organists or pianists who play during services, and these musicians come from all walks of life. One Upper Valley accompanist grew up surrounded by Episcopalian hymns; another played throughout his childhood and during his decades-long Army career. One woman did not begin to play until later in life, after the …

Uncle Kracker Talks About His New Label and Songwriting with Kid Rock

Monday, June 10, 2013

Uncle Kracker, whose breezy pop approach has bred hits such as Drift Away and Smile, is in his hometown of Detroit in support of his November album Midnight Special ­­— his first for the Nashville indie label Sugar Hill Records after a 12-year run with Atlantic. The 38-year-old father of three is hoping to get a boost from his high-profile summer tour with …

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Randolph vs. BFA-Fairfax in the VPA D-III baseball championship in Burlington, Vt., on June 17, 2013. Randolph won, 3-2. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Photo Gallery: Randolph vs. BFA-Fairfax Baseball Championship
Sharon Academy senior Larkin Goode performs Miley Cyrus’ Butterfly Fly Away during her speech portion of Sharon Academy’s graduation at The Sharon Academy in Sharon, yesterday. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) ‘You’ve Got to Go For It’: 34 Sharon Academy Graduates Relate Learning From Experience
Thirty-four graduating seniors received their diplomas during The Sharon Academy's commencement in Sharon, Vt., on June 16, 2013. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Photo Gallery: The Sharon Academy Graduation
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