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7/23/10 - Hey folks, its been awhile, I've been workin' hard and  The Rob McNurlin Ranch Party is rolling along. We have 10 shows in the can and airing, 3 shows to edit
and plans to shoot the second 13 this fall. This TV stuff takes alot of work. I still have some road dates coming up and late fall I hope to be in the studio working on the new cd.  If your in the east KY,WV and southeast OH viewing area please tune in on Sat. 8:30am My-Z TV. If your not in the area be patient we are working on syndication.
Be a blessing to someone!

10/16/09 - Today was the beginning of a dream come true. The Ranch Party TV Show has been a dream of mine and Richard Frileys for 10 years. We have had several false starts and now the persistence has paid off. Thanks to Ginger Gagne' who has put the last few peices of puzzle together, the journey has begun. To lead off with such legendary musicians like Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams as well as Jorma Kaukonen and our first taping of the show taking palce at the Fur Peace Ranch Concert Hall is nothing but a blessing from the Lord. Tim Holmes is on hand to help with video support, Ginger is journaling the days events and we're all working to make this show a success. Everyone is working so hard I can't thank them enough. There is more to come as we will be journaling the progress and process of this exciting journey.

9/20/09 -  There are plans to webcast our show from Manuels this Wednesday the 23rd. Log on to www.livestream.com/bvtvchannel at 2pm Central time. Its going to be a great show with all the Beatnik Cowboys(Kenny Vaughan, Kayton Roberts and JT Cure). If your in the Nashville area come on out and if not watch us online. Get Rhinestoned!!!!

5/9/09 - Let it shine on me!!
As I write this its early or late depending on how you look at it. But the SUN has been shining all night. I just left SUN Recording studios in Memphis and I had a great time. Nancy Apple is recording a new record and asked me to play and sing some. It was to much fun. My favorite records of all time were recorded in that room even using some of the same microphones. It was very close to a church service. The walls still echo with Johnny Cash, Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant , thats the music that started me on my path, not to mention Elvis and Carl Perkins. Memphis is full of ghosts, drifting in on the breeze from the Mississippi cotton fields, off the Mississippi River, barrelin' down Highway 51 or clickin down the Rock Island Line. God has blessed me, to stand on that sacred ground. Thank you Sam Phillips and Johnny Cash and Nancy Apple. 

Be sure to check out some photos here.

4/26/09 - Don't Miss This!!!!
Hey everybody, If your anywhere near Nashville on Wed. April 29 at 8pm don't miss this show. I'm performing at the Bluegrass Inn on Lower Broadway.
Kenny Vaughn (Marty Stuart, Lucinda Williams) will be playing guitar Kayton Roberts(30 years with Hank Snow and hundredsof sessions)will be playing steel
and JT Cure(Clack Mountain String Band) will be on Bass. There may be a few surprise guests also, DON'T MISS IT!!!

1/29/09 - Rhinestoned the new CD is on the FAR Chart at Number 16, Thanks to all the DJs for the airplay.

12/12/08 - Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Years

Its here again, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

They all go hand in hand, I am very thankful for so many things, I'm thankful that all those years ago on the first Christmas ,GOD came to dwell with man and save us from our sins. Knowing this we should all have a happy New Year even in the midst of our trials, troubles, mistakes, regrets and worries.

If God be for us,who can be against us ?

7/7/08 - "RHINESTONED" the new cd from Rob McNurlin and the Beatnik Cowboys is now available. All original songs in the hillbilly  tradition with special guest steel guitar legend Kayton Roberts.

               On July 3rd,in Ashland KY, Rob was invited on  stage by the one and only MARTY STUART. Marty played mandolin and sang harmony on  Robs "Are You on the Rock and Roll". John Flavell captured the moment with his camera,
to view photos click here.

6/1/08 - Coming in July the new cd from Rob McNurlin, RHINESTONED featuring 12 original songs and guest appearance from  steel guitar legend Kayton Roberts.

3/30/08 - Last week Robs version of "Swing Low" from the Buffalo Skinners cd was #14 on the Polish Country Music charts and # 39 on the French Country Music charts.

1/30/08 - Rob is beginning work on a new CD of original songs.Tentatively titled "Rhinestoned" it'll be a collection of original hillbilly songs including "99 Years" co written with  the legendary Tom T. Hall.
Be sure to check out the video link just added to the website.

12/21 - Merry Christmas everyone !!! Another year has rolled around and I pray you all know the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening to my music and coming to the shows.To hear an exclusive recording of "Jingle Bells" performed by Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys featuring Miss Sasha Colette click here.

9/26 - Jimmie Fadden from the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will be joining Rob and the Beatnik Cowboys for 2 Florida shows . Oct. 2nd  at Skippers in Tampa and Oct.4th  in Lake Worth at the Bamboo Room. Don't miss this!!

8/20 - Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys are now proudly sponsored by Ale-8-One.

This includes the Beatnik Ranch Party concert series. Be sure to stop by a show to hear some great music and sample some Ale-8-one. For more information visit Ale-8-One.com.

The Beatnik Ranch Party will be held monthly at the Ann Davis Gallery (1516 Winchester Ave)

in Ashland KY. The concerts will be a loose format with Rob and the Beatnik Cowboys joined by a special guest.

The Beatnik Ranch Party

starring Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys

Sept TBA

Oct..26-Patty Blee and Bliss

Nov.9-Luna

Dec.15 -Wiley Dew

Jan.25-Ritch Collins Three-O tentative

Feb. TBA

7/25 - Rob performed at the 10th annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival along with Arlo Guthrie, Jimmie LaFave, Butch Hancock, Ronny Elliott ,Nancy Apple,the Red Dirt Rangers and others. Visit Actionsportsphoto.org for some photos, and check with WoodyGuthrie.com in the coming months for complete highlights. After the festival Rob played several shows with Don Morris and Tom Skinner including taping the Red Dirt Radio Hour hosted by the Red Dirt Rangers. The show will air Sunday July 29 at 8pm EST. Log on to
KVOO 98.5 FM  and listen.

6/18 - Last week, Gov. Fletcher named Rob McNurlin a Kentucky Colonel for his dedication to the Commonwealth and his lifetime achievements. More information about the Colonels can be found at www.kycolonels.org.
Thanks to Colonel Tamar Flieshman for making this happen.


5/25 - Rob and the Beatnik Cowboys will be featured in the film "Rhythm of My Soul",

Scheduled to air nationally on PBS Tuesday June 12th.
" The Rhythm of My Soul: Kentucky Roots Music, as many or more famous country stars were born and raised in southern and eastern Kentucky as any other place in America. A testament and demonstration of the many aspects of country music: Country, Gospel, Bluegrass, Mountain. Featuring some true national treasures playing and demonstrating including: 77 year old Mountain banjo picker Lee Sexton, 80 year old fiddle maker Buddy Ratcliff who played with Merle Travis, The Tri-City Messengers, a Gospel group made up of retired black coal miners, The Carriere Family with 10 and 12 year old fiddle players Josh and Stacie, Rob McNurlin and The Beatnik Cowboys, Bottomline, fiddler John Harrod, mandolin picker Don Rigsby, fiddler Jesse Wells, dulcimer maker Warren May, and others. One-hour for PBS, plus four 12 minute films to be shown at concert halls through out the region. for Southern & Eastern Kentucky Tourism and Development Association. Sherman was Producer, Writer, Cinematographer."
Be sure to check your local listings

3/8 - Rob finished up his tour with Jorma Kaukonen and Barry Mitterhoff at a benefit for the Hillel Temple on the Campus in Athens Ohio. He joined Jorma and Barry onstage for "Cottonfields"(an unreleased song of Robs), "Blowin' Outta Town" , Dylans "Don't Think Twice" and "Workin' on a Building".

2/26 -  Jorma Kaukonen / Rob McNurlin tour update. At a recent show at The Belcourt Theater(home of the Grand Ol' Opry from 1934-1936) Rob was joined by Barry Mitterhoff and Jimmy Fadden(from the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band). Songs included "Blowin' Outta Town" ,"Cowboy Boot Heel" and Dylans "Don't Think Twice its Alright". Look for Jormas new cd "Stars in My Crown" due out March 13 on Redhouse Records

2/1 - Visit Southern Fried Magazine for a interview  with Rob and a recipe, also recipes from Charlie Daniels and others. Look for a nice article in No Depression online.

1/17 -  Rob has several shows coming up with Jorma Kaukonen, check the Road page for dates. Also visit i-tunes to download songs from Robs cds.

1/3 - 2007 shows are lining up,visit the road page for updates.Several recording projects are in the works, we'll pass on info as it comes in.

12/3 - Thanks to everyone for all the support you have given me throughout the year. In this world turned on its edge filled with caos ,wrecked with havoc and hatred we take stock of our lives and start thinking of the new year. Its good to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus ,the Christ Child. One day He will bring the peace on earth we seek, until then He gives inner peace that we need to share. My prayer is, His peace for you and your familys.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

-Rob McNurlin

7/19 - For a day by day account of Robs Far Out West Tour visit Gritz. Also keep an eye out for 2 DVDs that feature Rob.

 "Woody Sez" was recorded live at the 2005 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival and features Rob singing "Deportee","Pretty Boy Floyd" and "VD Blues". Other performers include Ronny Elliott, Jimmy Lafave and many more. "Rythm of Soul" has Rob and other Eastern KY musicians performing. Both are out now.

6/9 - Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys featuring LUNA begin the Far Out West tour June 13 in St. Louis, MO. For complete tour schedule visit the On the Road page. Also visit Pulitzer.com for tour updates, news from the road and interviews.

3/17- "Sacred Numbers" the new cd from Rob McNurlin is available  now. It contains 13 traditional gospel favorites performed by Rob and his Beatnik Cowboys with special guest LUNA. Songs include "The Old Account", "Rock of Ages",
"Lifes Railway to Heaven" and  "Workin' On a Building"  Order yours today !!

3/13 - "Sacred Numbers" Rob McNurlins long awaited Gospel cd will be released April 17. It contains 12 traditional hymns performed by Rob and the Beatnik Cowboys with special guest LUNA.Visit the merchandise page to pre-order your copy. Pre-orders will be shipped April 1st.

1/24 - Ringo Records of Memphis, TN is pleased to announce that River Road or Rail, the low-fi yet highly acclaimed release from Nancy Apple and Rob McNurlin has entered the Top 100 (#96) of the esteemed Roots Music Report, and the Top 40 of the Roots Country Chart (#33).

Rob and Nancy are currently #1 on the FAR (Freestyle American Radio) Chart  #24 on the European Americana Chart, and #120 on the US Americana Chart.

For additional information, contact Ringo Records or e-mail info@ringorecords.net

1/6 - "River,Road or Rail" the new cd from Rob and Nancy Apple is getting great reviews and is #1 on 3rd Coast Musics FAR Chart and # 24 on the Euro-Americana Chart. Now available from Ringo Records order yours from the merchandise page or www.ringorecords.net

12/21 - Merry Christmas

Another years rolled around , its time to take a quick look back and a long look forward. I can't count all my blessings there is way to many. I'm thankful for each and everyone. Thanks to all you wonderful people who bought cds and came to shows and the radio stations that played my music. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

- Rob McNurlin

11/30  "River, Road or Rail" the new cd from Rob McNurlin and Nancy Apple is now available from Ringo Records order yours from the merchandise page or www.ringorecords.net

10/20 "River, Road or Rail", the new cd from Rob McNurlin and Nancy Apple will be released Oct. 27. The cd contains 12 songs including the country classic "Lost Highway" as well as originals from Rob and Nancy. For more information visit Ringo Records website at www.ringorecords.net. To promote the release Rob and Nancy are touring through the south west this fall. Check the Road page for complete details.

9/27  Jack Kerouac Was Here !

"...at midnight Ashland, Kentucky, and a lonely girl under the marquee of a closed up show." - Jack Kerouac, On the Road

In the late 40's and early 50's writer Jack Kerouac was zig- zagging across the country, taking everything in. It all came out in his thinly-disquised autobiography On the Road published in 1957. On this journey, he paused to describe a scene at a theater in Ashland KY. Kerouac was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1922. His first novel The Town and the City was published in 1950, but On the Road sparked and epitomized what became known as "the Beat generation" and made Kerouac one of the most controversial and best-known writers of his time. He died in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1969, at the age of forty-seven.

To remember this event the Paramount Arts Center, Ashland's sole surviving theater, will hold a celebration of Kerouac on Wed. Oct. 19. At 7pm, a plaque will be placed under the marque with the line from "On the Road". Also, readings from his books and live music will be performed in the Paramounts' Marque Room.

Music will be provided by Rob McNurlin and Ritch Collins, both Jack Kerouac fans and originizers of the event. McNurlin has released 4 cds and tours extensivley, this summer he performed at The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah OK, sharing the stage with David Amram a contemporary of Kerouac. The Ritch Collins Three-O plays an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, country, folk and show tunes with an emphisis on Old time string band music. The band features Jeff Carter on flute, clarinet and whistle, Bob Shortridge on upright bass and Ritch Collins on guitar and vocals.Their debut cd "Hillbilly Jazz" will be released on Oct.19 and features the Rob McNurlin penned "Lotta Good Men" a song about Kerouac. John Hurlbut manager of the Fur Peace Ranch will read selections from Kerouacs writings.

 The Paramount Arts Center is located at 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland KY,admission is $5. For more information call the Paramount at 606-324-3175

9/28 "Roving Gambler" from Rob McNurlins "Buffalo Skinner" cd will be featured on tourism project.

The Highway 23 Cultural Heritage Driving Tour will provide visitors and travelers with a booklet and compact discs that describe the cultural heritage of the Highway 23 Country Music corridor. Loretta Lynn, Ralph Stanley, Patty Loveless and Crystal Gayle appear along with local artists craftsmen and workers of traditional jobs such as coal mining and oil refining. The packaged project will include 2 audio CDs of the actual tour, narrated by Ricky Skaggs, one audio compilation of musicians referenced from the driving tour and one guide book, complete with maps, photos and additional contextual information. www.history.ky.gov

7/31 The shows Rob performed in Texas and Oklahoma were a great success.The tour was bookended by festivals in Marble Falls TX and the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah OK. Between the club dates and house concerts was a unscheduled performance at the Saxon in Austin TX with Tommy Spurlock and legendary member of The Band, Garth Hudson.

Click here for photos of Marble Falls and House Concert

More photos of Rob and others can be found at flavellphotography.com

6/16  Rob begins his summer tour of Texas and Oklahoma next week, check out the Road page for all the dates. Also visit the photo gallery for new shots of Rob with Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm ) and  Teresa Williams. Be on the lookout for this months Austin Music Journal with a cover story and interview with Rob.

4/11 Rob was a surprise guest at two Ramblin' Jack Elliott shows this past week. On April 5 in Newmarket New Hampshire at the Stone Church Music Club and April 7 in Cambridge Massachusetts at the Club Passim. Also on the bill was Rick Robbins.

3/13 The April issue of Singer Magazine ( Al Green , Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) features a great review of Robs "Buffalo Skinner" cd. Visit www.singermagazine.com to hear Rob and others on Singers Online Radio.

"It's his " no fences, no boundaries" interpretation of traditional folk songs that reels you in... Johnny Cash would be honored indeed."

-Greg Tutwiler, Singer Magazine

1/27 - Rob McNurlin and his Beatnik Cowboys on "Mixed Media"

 Rob McNurlin recently taped two songs and an interview to air on Kentucky Educational Televisions (PBS) "Mixed Media" program. Rob and the Beatnik Cowboys reached back in the songbag and pulled out "Lotta Good Men" and "King of Hearts", both from his debut cd "Last of the Beatnik Cowboys".

 The show airs Tuesday Feb. 8 at 8pm EST. If you live outside the KY area, it can be viewed on KETs website after the airdate,check the archives.

www.ket.org/mixedmedia

1/10 - "Powder and Lead"  has been recorded by Ronny Elliott for his new  cd Valentine RoadKill.  Ronny is a great artist with a slew of songs and stories. Valentine Roadkill will be released Feb. 8, for more information click here. The song was originally released on Robs cd "Cowboy Boot Heel"

1/3 - 2005 tour dates are being added as they come in, for updates check the Road page.

12/16 -   Merry Christmas

“And the angel said unto them, fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”

Luke 2 : 10-11

12/2 - Ronny Elliott has recorded Robs song "Powder and Lead" for his upcoming cd release. No release date has been set. Ronny has won praise from Mojo and No Depression; Billboard and Entertainment Weekly; Rolling Stone Germany and Fresh Air. 3rd Coast Music of Austin wrote,"Elliott should be among the first inducted into the Americana Hall of Fame." For more info visit www.ronnyelliott.com

10/7 - "More than many practitioners, he grasps the fundamental truth of real folk music: that it only looks simple. McNurlin knows better. The old is new in his capable hands, and dead voices rise to pass their tales on to the living. It's all here: wisdom, folly, tragedy, love, hope, the beckoning road. " excerpt from review by Jerome Clark . For complete review click here.

9/29- The latest Rob McNurlin cd "Buffalo Skinners" is # 23 this month on the Freeform American Roots chart. Freeform American Roots is a monthly radio chart reported to by 111 freeform roots DJs across the country.The monthly list is compiled and published by John Conquest, 3rd Coast Music. Also on this months charts, Loretta Lynn, Dave Alvin, James Talley and Cindy Cashdollar among others.

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