http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU0QoonuDck

Falls of Richmond: Great tune! Does it refer to the fall line of the James river or the British invasion? You tell me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr7wJBOY__Q

Hear Excerpts on youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU0QoonuDck

It Features Dr. Banjo – Ian Alexander on Driving and Schmaltzy Banjo:   

Maggie and Maureen on  Exquisite Twin Fiddling in Old Timey, French Canadian, Blues and Quebec styles:

Kimberley and Kevin keep the rhythm rock solid and provide  the vocal quality that is Appalachian Heaven:

You can purchase it for $25  by contacting:

Ian Alexander by Mail Order:  PO Box 6218, Shepparton VIC 3632: Ian Alexander - Mobile: (0412) 076 933 Or       Email: ianalexander@mac.com

Or order through Trad and Now – Ducks Crossing Publications - www.tradandnow.com – 02 4325 7369

Our First CD - In the Pines – released in 2010:

It features Genevieve, Kim and Ian on vocals . . .

Maggie and Ray on twin fiddles . . .

Our first Cd is  Old Timey Fiddle and Banjo based with Genevieve singing most of the lead. Genevieve has since left the band to pursue a career in Heavy Metal. (We Love You Gen.)

In The Pines is also available at the Good Timey price of $20.

• To order: mail to  PO Box 6218, Shepparton VIC 3632
• or Email: ianalexander@mac.com
• Ian Alexander - Mobile: (0412) 076 933

See Ian Alexander and Kimberley Wheeler at the next MPA club night. It may not be Appalachian Heaven but I will guarantee that Ian’s other band, ” Doc’s Holiday “. will knock your sock’s off!

Mountain Picker’s Association: Doc’s Holiday, Tuesday,  5th July 2011 at  8 pm.

Doc’s Holiday are!    From Appalachian Heaven, Ian Alexander, who is is, “Old Timey Doctor Banjo”.  -  Kimberley Wheeler’s exquisite lead, harmony vocals and driving bass  -  Let’s add Gerry Hale and Kat Mear on fiddles, vocals and any other talents they throw into the mix (If I need to tell you who Gerry and Kat are you must get out more!)  - Did I mention on guitar one of the finest flatpickers in the country, Sam Lemann.

I’ll be sitting in the front row and I’ve already booked my seat . . .                         Kevin Parsell

Booking Details:           BURRINJA CAFE :   351 Glenfern Road Upwey.    Book a Table Early: 9754 5707

* The Great Alpine Pick – Bluegrass and Ol’ Timey American Music Convention in Harrietville - 20 – 22 of May 2011 Concert Performance, Workshops and Square Dance at see website for details www.greatalpinepick.net

* Tuesday 24 May Appalachian Heaven appear on North West FM 98.9 radio live performance – 10 pm.

* Newport Folk BBQ and Bands Day – Saturday 2 July – 4.00pm

* Guildford Banjo Jamboree - Guildford Victoria. - 16th, 17th, 18th of September 2011

* National Bluegrass and Traditional Country Music Convention of Australia – 17 – 20 November – Harrietville

* Appalachian Heaven – SpensersLive Friday 29th of April 2011 – 419 Spencer street Melbourne. Support for Bruce Molsky, Joe Newberry and Rafe Stefanini.

* Mountain Pickers Association, Burrinja Cafe 351 Glenfern Road Upwey,  7:30 pm start. - 3rd of May 2011

*  Auckland Folk Festival New Zealand - Jan  2011

* “Southern Style” program – radio live performance and feature act, PBS 106.7 FM on 8 March 2011

* Fiddlers’ Convention in Blackwood – CD launch – February 2011

* Newport Folk Festival – Jul 2010 – Newport Victoria

* Australian National Folk Festival in Canberra – April 2010

* Kelly Country Pick – Aug 2010 – Beechworth

* Guildford Banjo Jamboree    Sept 2010 – Guildford Victoria

* Maldon Folk Festival – Oct 2010 – Maldon

* Harrietville Bluegrass and Old Timey Music Convention – November 2008, 2009 and 2010

* Melbourne Bluegrass Society, Pickin’ at the Piggery, feature act – December 2006 and June 2010

* Geelong Folk Club – Feature Act – 2008

* Melbourne Folk Club – 2008

* Girgarre Moosic Muster – January 2007, 2008 and 2009

* Hickinbotham Winery - December 2006 and September 2008

* Wedderburn Gold Miners Festival – March 2007