September 2003

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Casey Henry An introduction by Casey Henry explaining she is editing this issue while Murphy writes her book (Pretty Good for a Girl), and a preview of the content.
   Capp Street Carnival by Casey Henry A recommendation for a children's book about a young girl pursuing a career in music.
   IBMA Awards by Casey Henry An analysis of the 2003 IBMA Award nominations, noting the high profile of women-led bands but the near-total absence of women side musicians.
2. Memphis Beck
   There Was No One To Tell Me I Couldn’t (Part 2) by Murphy Hicks Henry and Beck "Memphis Beck" Gentry (printed “Memphis Beck” [sic]) The conclusion of an interview with Beck Gentry, covering the hardships of touring with a child, band dynamics, and seeing other women performers like Donna Stoneman.
3. No Women Honored This Year: IBMA Distinguished Achievement Awards
   by Casey Henry A critique of the all-male slate of 2003 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award winners, arguing that influential women like Louise Scruggs and Alison Krauss are consistently overlooked.
4. The Puny Pickers
   by Gina Furtado A humorous first-person account by Gina Furtado about her family band's gig playing for an elderly church group.
5. Adrienne Young
   by Casey Henry A profile of Adrienne Young, a young songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who won the MerleFest songwriting contest.
   Adrienne speaks... by Casey Henry and Adrienne Young A short Q&A with Adrienne Young about her songwriting process and her song "Sadie's Song."
   Sadie's Song by Adrienne Young The lyrics to Adrienne Young's song, a rewrite of the murder ballad "Little Sadie" from the female victim's perspective.
   Little Sadie by N/A The lyrics to the traditional song "Little Sadie" for comparison.
6. Taking A Hiatus?
   by Murphy Hicks Henry and Casey Henry An announcement that the newsletter may publish irregularly or not at all while Murphy Henry focuses on writing her book.

Photos

• Beck "Memphis Beck" Gentry, page 3. Photo: Ellen Bye.
• Unidentified, page 9. Photographer unknown.
• Adrienne Young, page 10. Photographer unknown.