She was introduced to bluegrass in her early teens, and quickly fell in love with the music. Monroe did two 15-minute sets, and we played in one of his sets. Basically, my goals are to be a blessing to others, to get as good as I possibly The band includes Reese Combs on bass, James McDowell on banjo, as well as Aynsley Porchak, an American and Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion. Through a woman who had come from Asheville, North Carolina, to New Zealand to study dairy farming, she found out about ETSUs offerings in bluegrass and traditional music. And from an impromptu jam session comes the high harmony of twin fiddles. Aynsley Porchak plays Fiddle Patch, which, she says, is everything that I like Some have built on those projects by adding more songs and putting out records., According to Blue Highways Tim Stafford, This program is helping ETSU take the worldwide lead in educational leadership in the field of contemporary music studies.. She also played in 2016 on the Grand Ole Opry. I grew up hearing loud preaching and attending homecomings and Saturday night singings, Boner says. Its power seems inescapable. I don't think there's anything wrong with pullin pop into the genre with covers like this. Pennsylvania brothers Jacob and Joey Mosley grew up tagging along with their father, Jeffrey, to bluegrass festivals in southern Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. One of those is Aynsley Porchak. I didnt want to mess things up with the band and wanted to remain professional about it. As a girl in Wellington, New Zealand, she would gather with her family around the piano while her father, Gordon Bain, played old songs like Its a Long Way to Tipperary. When she was eight, she started taking classical violin lessons. We played a Slim Dusty song and, for an encore, a Mac Wiseman song.. Takes the music extremely traditional Bluegrass . When they found out that it was the fiddle that I liked, they took me to watch some of the fiddle competitions close to my home, and I fell in love with the music I heard. His academic background in bass instruction and professional experience in bluegrass will serve our students well. She came to East Tennessee State University to study in their Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country music program. ), doctor of audiology (Au.D. Aynsley began playing fiddle at the age of 9. Near her home in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, there was a classical program and a jazz program but no bluegrass. In January of 2018, Porchak secured a steady job playing fiddle for the up-and-coming group Carolina Blue, based in Brevard and Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Meadors are married. Fiddle In order to further hone her craft, Aynsley enrolled in East Tennessee State Universitys Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies degree program in 2013. The program also wants to remind everyone of their newest faculty opportunity, an Artist In Residence position, starting this Fall. TENNESSEE BLUEGRASS BAND From east Tennessee. Aynsley began playing fiddle at the age of 9. Were still together almost a year and a half later. Its not unusual for students to secure jobs well before graduation. I wake up in the morning and write on the trip to the venue. Find an instrument for your child or donate one of yours. The Tennessee Bluegrass Band is shining a light on the importance of traditional bluegrass. So did the divine right of kings. At the end of every semester, ETSU bands perform at a Johnson City institution, The Down Home, which opened in 1976. The Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced the hiring of two touring professionals in the bluegrass world to positions on their faculty. Colleen Trenwith and the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band became household names in New Zealand. Sister, father, mother. He continued Dan Eubanks, bassist with Special Consensus, and Aynsley Porchak, fiddler with Carolina Blue, will both join the team as adjust professors starting with the Spring 2021 semester. This full-time position will be appointed on the basis of outstanding professional attainments, creative accomplishments, and recognition in the bluegrass entertainment field. Valentines Day has us thinking about all the great love stories in Bluegrass: Kenny & Amanda Smith, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Paul & Kelsi Harrigill, Little Roy and Mike Terryyou get the drift. Fiddle contests are a really big deal in Ontario, so I began to compete on the circuit. In 2012, after years of lessons, Porchak traveled with her family to Nashville to participate in the Grand Masters Fiddle Championship. ETSU wasnt the first higher education institution in America to offer a degree in bluegrass and other traditional music. of Aynsleys all-time favorite fiddlers, Bobby Hicks. Porchak has been playing the fiddle since she was 9 years old. There must be an immense sense of pride to win for both her home town in Canada and her college community here in Johnson City. Aynsley began playing fiddle at the age of 9. She was introduced to bluegrass through the music of Kenny Baker and Bobby Hicks, and quickly fell in love with the music. of mine, and the idea of playing there it hasnt sunk in yet.. Happy Valentine's Day! He introduced himself as Dan Boner, Director of the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies Program at East Tennessee State University.. She applied successfully for a Public Performance Scholarship and enrolled. Read Aynsley Porchak's bio and find out more about Aynsley Porchak's songs, albums, and chart history. She also played in 2016 on the Grand Ole Opry. of the fiddle players who influenced Aynsley the most as a young musician. In 2018, Aynsley joined the . She plays in the ETSU In fact, the fiddle player did not even intend to compete in the 2017 Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship due to time constraints. Lessons, links, and essays to help you enjoy playing and practicing even more. They select their own material, arrange it, and record it. Aynsley spends her time off the road as a private fiddle instructor, session musician, and author. He was a huge influence on us, says Trenwith. No, it didn't hurt anymore to think about Kestrel. A violin in Porchaks possession that is too precious for public performance belonged to her great-grandfather, Cazmir Porzak, who left Poland in 1913 when he was 16 with only the clothes he was wearing and his treasured instrument. Her thesis topic is the music of the Louvin Brothers, Charlie and Ira, from the Sand Mountain region of northern Alabama. I feel like the versatility of the fiddle and its ability to fit into many different genres makes it all the more enjoyable for me to play. Kenny Chesney (seated) during his student days at ETSU. Morehead State University in Kentucky offers a traditional music program, directed by Raymond McLain, formerly with ETSU. Website design and development by Camellia Digital Agency. gratefully giving Him all the glory for all His many blessings.. at the Grand Ole Opry that weekend. Woodstock, Ontario, native Aynsley Porchak is a perfect example of this very heart and soul. Porchak finished her bachelor of arts degree with a double major in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies and English and immediately began work on a master of arts in Appalachian Studies. Click here for full pdf versions of the 2022-23 print edition. Aynsley Porchak began playing fiddle at the age of 9. 3739 Balboa St. #5090San Francisco, CA 94121-2605(844) BLU-GRASS(844-258-4727), CBA EventsCalendarFeature ArchiveBluegrass Breakdown. He writes, Ill forever be grateful to the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies program. huge NBA fan. She also looks forward to the Two years later, she returned to Nashville and won the U.S. Grand Masters Fiddle Championship. Ursula K. Le Guin. In addition to awarding bachelors, masters, and graduate certificates, ETSU bestowed doctor of education (Ed.D. In addition to these adjunct hires, a broad search is currently underway for the Artist in Residence in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies. Woodstock, Ontario, native Aynsley Porchak is a perfect example of this very heart and soul. Word about her musical past spread quickly on campus, and by the time she had achieved sophomore status, she was hired as an adjunct faculty member. Magazine every week in your inbox. With a new album already completed for Billy Blue Records, and a solid year of dates booked, There's a brand new bluegrass band recently formed in east Tennessee that is sure to please anyone who enjoys solid, traditional bluegrass music. top U.S. fiddle championship the previous four years, twice placing as high as sixth, Pittsburgh-rolling hills, winding hig After all, we've got some of th. that said, WHAT?!?!? I really But bluegrass courses and private instruction quickly changed that. As Johnson City lies at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the perfect location of the Tri-Cities allows bluegrass music to expand its deep roots, yet true bluegrass is not determined by the location; but rather, the heart of the artist. They are: Bobby Powell, guitar; Timmy Jones, mandolin; Reese Combs, bass; James McDowell, banjo (who looks like a young Don Stover); and Aynsley Porchak, fiddle (wearing a 'pillbox' hat that reminded Dr Janie of those ladies used to wear to church). 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Majors & MinorsCost EstimateRequest InfoVisitApplyGive. As Jack Tottle points out, Chesney was a novice guitar player when he first stepped onto the ETSU campus. Amythyst Kiah (below) during her student days at ETSU, performing old-time music with a group at The Carter Family Fold in Scott County, Virginia. Still, though, Trenwith felt she needed more knowledge. Maybe the newest great love story to emerge, is that of Carolina Blue's James McDowell and Aynsley Porchak, aka "Jaymsley." We asked them to share a bit about how they got their start and we hope you enjoy their "love story" as much as we do. She was Blessed to win the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2017, she also became the Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, making her the first person to win both competitions. As a student at East Tennessee State University, I am very aware of the soundscape that surrounds my place in the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program. it.. put her in the car seat and drive around the country block playing music. 2021, the Meadors left the group to start a family. About the author: Fred Sauceman has worked at ETSU since 1985. I was an only child and a homeschooled student, so I had my qualms about coming to But that wasn't all. It brings ETSU great pride to congratulate such an accomplished student. 2023 Arts Alliance Mountain Empire. Formed in 2020 by Aynsley Porchak (fiddle), Lincoln Hensley (banjo), John Meador (guitar), Gracie Meador (bass) and Tim Laughlin (mandolin). In 2008, ETSU opened its own recording laboratory. Ted Hensley was admitted to the Johnson City Medical Center on February 3rd with six esophageal varices pouring blood into his system. Courses in Celtic music at ETSU are taught by Jane MacMorran, a former U.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion. the music. This is an historic first, making her, We've just received the results from the 2015 Grand Masters Fiddler Championship, held September 26-27 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. collected die-cast cars as a youngster) led to her hobby of photography. The three musicians who have directed the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies Program at ETSU. with a double major in bluegrass and English, was actually scheduled to perform with Her victory allowed her to fulfill another dream, an appearance on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, where she played the tune Fiddle Patch.. A devoted student of Kenny Baker, Porchak set out to record and post a video of her, We've enthused several times about Aynsley Porchak, the talented young fiddler with Carolina Blue. We live in capitalism. Formed in 2020 by Aynsley Porchak (fiddle), Lincoln Hensley (banjo), John Meador (guitar), Gracie Meador (bass) and Tim Laughlin (mandolin). I feel very blessed and honored to be named a Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies adjunct faculty member. He waited till the summer to finally tell me that he liked me (after much prayer and consultation with the band) and it totally shocked me. They handed me the record Flatt and Scruggs at Carnegie Hall! and told me to learn every fiddle part on it, she recalls. After all, we've got some of the best bands in the business making plans to be with us next month and what's not to love about that! Funeral . a passion for boots. Im still in shock, said Porchak, I could have never dreamed I could have been the first [to win both awards].. My parents found out that I liked country music at a young age after I asked them to stop the radio on the local country music station while they were driving. During that competition, we were fortunate to have lunch with session musician Buddy Spicher at a tiny little seafood place in Nashville, Porchak remembers. She was also given the honor of playing the Grand . concert later this month when the Bluegrass Pride Band will open for The Earls of Ive enjoyed getting to know Dan these past several years working at festivals across the country. The rest is history. she recalled, noting that they invited the stranger to pull up a chair. She graduated in 2017 with an additional bachelors degree in English, and completed her masters degree in Appalachian Studies in 2020. John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2006 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. . When Carolina Blue co-founder Bobby Powell left the group, he took the name Carolina My parents found out that I liked country music at a young age after I asked them to stop the radio on the local country music station while they were driving. 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Most importantly, I put God above all, While literary analysis of both sacred and secular song lyrics is an approach that is largely overlooked in this region's traditional music, it nonetheless provides insightful perspective on the art form itself. Meet The Band. So, I just won the Grand Master Fiddle contest, she said. Porchak explained just how unexpected the award was. it was probably the fiddle which attracted her to the music. Mission Statement and commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Board of Directors, Meeting Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Elections, The team that runs the organization and its events, Our famous festivals, camps, and online events, Contribute your time, energy and creativity. ", 2023 East Public Relations | www.EastPublicRelations.com. August 28, 2017 | by John Lawless. Aynsley Porchak began playing fiddle at the age of 9. She frequently makes obscure literary references, and even enjoys literary criticism. Porchak, who has bachelors degrees in both Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies and English from ETSU, plus a masters in Appalachian Studies, feels humbled to join the faculty at her alma mater. In this thesis, I demonstrate how analysis through literary criticism can provide a commentary on Appalachian song. When she isnt on the road, she teaches privately and in the Junior Appalachian Musician program on the ETSU campus. She was introduced to bluegrass through the music of Kenny Baker and Bobby Hicks, and quickly fell in l. This is a labor of love,but every dollar = a cup of coffee whileI work at keeping this resource up to date.Thanks for whatever you send my way! However, I soon discovered my love for American styles of fiddling, and when I was There are similar themeslove, acceptance, and rejection.. His image is repeated several times in a Brooks Gym hallway photo mural, near those of the Stanley Brothers, the Carter Family, and Bonnie Lou and Buster, a duo that played live on Johnson Citys WJHL-TV in the 1960s. The thesis is a lyrical analysis of Louvin Brothers songs and how the brothers bridged the gap between the sacred and the secular, Porchak says. This man came up to our table and he recognized Buddy. Playback options She was introduced to bluegrass in her early teens, and quickly fell in love with the music. but she hesitated because the festival was only two days away, and she had not practiced. Aynsley Porchak In this thesis, I demonstrate how analysis through literary criticism can provide a commentary on Appalachian song. in my area. Nearby a bass fiddle vibrates the floor. Very cool. Porchak began playing the fiddle at 9-years-old and developed a passion for bluegrass and competition quickly. I've never been more excited about . I couldnt believe it when he said that, because that was exactly what After all, shed already appeared in this She is a connoisseur of tea. ! It was on Facebook before I even knew it. been graduated for three years, trying to find a program I wanted. Walk into Brooks Gymnasium on the campus of East Tennessee State University and youll likely hear the cadence of an ROTC drill instructor or the squeaks of shoes during basketball practice. She was introduced to bluegrass in her early teens, and quickly fell in love with the music. placing seventh.. The group formed as a spin-off of the band Carolina Blue. Logout, The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, surely one of the most highly anticipated young bands in our music of late, is already dealing with personnel changes. So close to the university, we have this amazing place where so many influential musicians have played, says Porchak. It could take me a while, I said, before I knew - it could be days, could be weekscould be monthscould be years! By a miracle, that didnt scare James off, and it didnt take years after allin August, I drove to Galax to surprise him and tell him that I wanted to take him up on his offer to date. Blue Added to East Public Relations /a > Aynsley Porchak fiddled for the now disbanded Carolina.. In memory of NC banjo player Hoyt Herbert who passed on this day in 2019. From a little girl, my teachers always talked about competition, said Porchak. Natalie and her music, so when I was 9 years old, I started taking fiddle lessons. Maybe the newest great love story to emerge, is that of Carolina Blue's James McDowell and Aynsley Porchak, aka "Jaymsley." Im so excited and honored to be a part of a program I have admired so much since I became aware of it, and the brilliant graduates that have come through it, to join the ranks of successful professionals in the roots music world, not to mention the world class faculty. Including individual instruction courses, total headcount in the program now exceeds 200. To me, that experience really speaks to one of the things that I find most fascinating about the nature of music, " it is an inclusive way of communicating thoughts and culture across the boundaries of regions, and even nations, she says. Click here to view the 2022-23 East Tennessean production schedule. Studies. As I argue, one particular duo of Appalachian musicians, the . Aynsley has been my twin-fiddle buddy going back to when she first started at ETSU. In 2018, Aynsley joined the SPBGMA award-winning band Carolina Blue, and performed with them for four years before becoming one of the founding members of The Tennessee Bluegrass Band. ETSU graduate student Aynsley Porchak is quickly making a name for herself in music circles, recently becoming the first person ever to win both American and Canadian Grand Masters fiddle Take all the opportunities given to hone your craft and really enjoy the opportunities that music has given, said Porchak when asked what advice she has for ETSUs aspiring musicians. I loved Powell (guitar and vocals) said he and the Carolina Blue band members, which includes Jones (mandolin and vocals), McDowell (banjo and vocals), Reese Combs (upright bass and vocals) and Aynsley Porchak (fiddle, recipient of the 2018 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist Award), "are on the same page when it comes to music and lifestyle. He showed up at Timmy and Lakins one day and after wringing his hat in his hands for the first fifteen minutes of our talk, he eventually told me that he couldnt wait any longer to let me know his feelings. 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