Monthly Archives August 2009

1920’s Party!

by Nora Jane Struthers in 1920's



Dear Friends,

Last Thursday…no no, two Thursday’s ago I joined my two friends, Stephanie McKinney and Rachel Hester in dressing up for a full costume required speakeasy party. It was hosted by Jonathan and Cassandra of the Tin Cup Gypsies– a rockin’ band featuring guitar, fiddle, a small squeeze box and a cajone! Amazing food, music and…costumes!
I wore a dress my mother gave me this past Christmas–it absolutely passes for 20’s but I fear it is more probably 60’s given the metal zipper up the back.
Thanks for reading friends!
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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Black 50’s Dress & Brand New Management

by Nora Jane Struthers in 1950's



Dear Friends,

Yesterday I signed a management agreement with Dan Herrington (top right) and Mitchell Fox (top left). I am so thrilled to have them on my team. Hurray!
Thanks to my legal council David Crow (pictured above, left.)
Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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I love to Dance

by Nora Jane Struthers in Uncategorized

~~Above is a photo snapped at this year’s Appalachian String Band Festival (Clifftop, WV)~~

Dear Friends,

It’s true–I love to dance. As a tot I took tap lessons but that is the extent of my formal training. I first discovered what I was missing out on when I ventured down south to the Galax Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, VA and discovered flatfoot dancing. Like the music, people dance to participate and be an active part of a community. What a wonderful way to live!
Living in New York I was introduces, by a Virginian friend of mine, to the New York City Barn Dance, held every third Thursday at the Hungarian House on the upper East Side. It was there that I fell in love with dancing as a community activity. If you live in New York– go check it out sometime; you;ll not regret it.
Since moving to Nashville, Monday nights often find me down on Broadway dancing in Robert’s to John England’s great western swing band or to country classics rendered expertly by Monty Good and the Honky Tonk Hero’s.
Come on down and join me if you’re ever in town.
Thanks for reading friends.
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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Clifftop 2009 ~Neo-Traditional Band Contest Winners!

by Nora Jane Struthers in Uncategorized


Dear Friends,

Two weeks ago, neigh, almost three weeks ago, my band entered and won the Neo-Traditional Band Competition at the 2009 Appalachian String Band Festival in Clifftop, WV. Hurray!
Check out our performance of my original “Cowgirl Yodel # 3” in the finals of the competition:
Thanks for reading friends.
Sincerely,
Nora Jane
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