Summer 1997

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A note from Murphy connecting 19th-century literature to bluegrass themes and announcing IBMA events.
   IBMA: WIB To Pick at FanFest by Murphy Hicks Henry A call for professional women pickers to participate in a showcase at the upcoming IBMA FanFest.
   Rose Maddox Biography by Murphy Hicks Henry A review of a new biography detailing the life and groundbreaking career of country and bluegrass artist Rose Maddox.
2. Spotlight on…The Schankman Twins
   “Totally talking at the same time.” by Murphy Hicks Henry, Dana Schankman and Lauren Schankman An interview with young, identical twin musicians Dana and Lauren Schankman.
3. Alan O'Bryant talks about Blackbirds and Crows:
   Why Would He Tell the Story
If He Didn't Want to Get Caught? by Claire Levine and Alan O’Bryant (printed “Alan O'Bryant” [sic]) Claire Levine's interview with Alan O'Bryant exploring the themes and reception of a murder ballad.
4. SINGLE AGAIN
   by Nancy Hicks Pate Nancy Pate's story about the challenges and peculiarities of navigating gigs as a solo artist after a band breakup.
5. Ratifications
   Winterhawk! by Casey Henry Casey's story about attending the Winterhawk festival and the experience of playing in a workshop with renowned fiddlers.
6. Book Review: Bluegrass and Time Travel
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A review of a time-travel novel centered around a bluegrass banjo player.

Photos

• Rose Maddox, page 1. Photo: Penny Clapp.
• Dana Schankman, Lauren Schankman, page 3. Photographer unknown.
• Dana Schankman, Lauren Schankman, page 5. Photographer unknown.
• Hazel Dickens, page 9. Photo: Murphy Hicks Henry.