Author Archives: yarnspinnerpress

Unknown's avatar

About yarnspinnerpress

Story teller, retired journalist, author, folksinger, folklorist, gardener.

The Beaucoup Bottom Boys Come to Town

Posted on January 5, 2014 by yarnspinnerpress

This article written by John Meacham recently appeared in the County Journal. It tells the tale of the Beaucoup Bottom Boys’, their song “Memories of the Ozarks” and Blackberry Winter’s rendition of it called “Ozark Mountains” – most recently recorded … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackberry Winter Band | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“Still Standing”, here in time for Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2013 by yarnspinnerpress

The final cover for Still Standing! We are scheduled to receive this album on December 14. Request an order form; Sarah at moonmooring@yahoo.com or via Facebook message.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Still Standing – preview 4

Posted on November 25, 2013 by yarnspinnerpress

This will challenge your listening ears, a song written by Marideth and her writing partner since the seventies, Robin Frederick; Smokin’ Too Long. Turn up the blues! Smokin’ Too Long

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Working on a New Soundtrack

Posted on November 24, 2013 by yarnspinnerpress

Just back from Springfield, where I spent a couple days working on music for a soundtrack to a newly completed documentary film by Debra Granik. No details until it’s released, but having a great time doing music to order for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Still Standing – preview 3

Posted on November 23, 2013 by yarnspinnerpress

Days of 49 by Van Colbert – elegantly delivered and written in the days of 1949. Enjoy this clip, and as an aside – this one is for you Andrew Lipsky. Days of 49  

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

In The Studio

Posted on November 20, 2013 by yarnspinnerpress

First off, thanks for the tremendous response we got to our first audio clip from the new album. We decided to put up another short clip of one of our other faces from the new album. As I’ve said to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Still Standing, preview 2

Posted on November 19, 2013 by yarnspinnerpress

Wings – a different take on Blackberry Winter Bands usual sound – this time with all three women singing leads and harmonies. Bassist Tedi May starts it out. Women’s music fans may remember this one as the lovely iconic Teresa … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments