The Grand Ole Opry Commemorates 84 Years

            The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 84^th birthday this month. Established in 1925 and starting out as a simple radio broadcast, the Grand Ole Opry has since become one of the most influential forces in country music today.

The building has become a world famous tourist attraction in Nashville, Tenn. Every year, the Opry holds one the biggest shows showcasing some of the most significant country music stars. The likes of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, and Todd Taylor have all performed and made their mark at the Grand Ole Opry.

This October, the Opry continues its tradition with a month long birthday celebration featuring various renowned country musicians performing each day. It’s still not too late to purchase tickets and join in on the festivities! 

Kaitlin Southron

October 2009

Lost Gold Records Podcasts!

          Lost Gold Records has now published our fifth Podcast episode of many to come. Our podcasts are available on our website and on iTunes.

Our Rock Podcast features more contemporary, popular rock songs from Lost Gold Records artists. Listen to Rock Island and Mike Kennedy and Horsepower, bands that have helped to raise the bar for up-and-coming rock artists in the industry. 

Lost Gold Records 3rd Podcast Episode featuring Music News is now available. Check our the Music News Podcast and download it on iTunes for free! You can subscribe to our Podcasts on iTunes or listen to them online.  
Hear exclusive tracks by Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, The Andrews Sisters as well as local artist, Jonathan Miles Freeman.

Lost Gold Records 2nd installment of our Podcast is also available. It is our first V-Disc Podcast! Listen to rare music from the famous Victory Discs!

Or check out our Independence Day Podcast, our first ever, released just in time for the 4th of July celebrations to begin!

"Five Guys Named Moe" Back on Stage

            Five Guys Named Moe, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical featuring the music of Louis Jordan, will be revived back on stage at the Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, TX.

            Billy Porter, who appeared in the original Broadway cast, is responsible for bringing the act back to stage as he is directing this time around. The cast includes renowned gospel singer Zebulon Ellis as “Big Moe”, Bryan Terrell Clark as “Four-Eyed Moe”, Jesse Nager as “No Moe”, Michael Kilgore as “Eat Moe”, Ron Kellum as “Little Moe”, and Ken Robinson as “No Max”.

            Audiences will be pleased to hear some of Louis Jordan’s greatest hits including, “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby,” “Caldonia,” “Let the Good Times Roll,” and “Knock Me a Kiss.”

            Tickets are now on sale and the show will run from October 20-25. Listen to the tunes that inspired the musical on Louis Jordan's exclusive V-Disc available on Lost Gold Records.

Kaitlin Southron

October 2009