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Joseph LeMay On Tour This April with Sean Watkins – Supporting Debut Album 'Seventeen Acres'
Posted in Joseph Lemay, tagged Americana, April Tour, Iron & Wine, Joseph Lemay, Music, New Album, Nickel Creek, observing and working with his longtime mentor and veteran producer, pop, Sean Watkins, Seventeen Acres, TOUR DATES on March 3, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Joseph LeMay. Photo by Juan Solorzano.
Joseph LeMay On Tour This April with Sean Watkins
Joseph LeMay Is On Tour Supporting Debut Album 'Seventeen Acres'
Crafted in an Abandoned Singlewide Trailer on Seventeen Acres in Tennessee
Telling Stories of Desolation and Commitment
Listen to "Seventeen Acres" → http://bit.ly/JosephLeMay_17Acres_Soundcloud
Joseph LeMay has been receiving many accolades since the independent release of his debut album Seventeen Acres in the spring of 2014. Rolling Stone Country's Steve Betts wrote, "LeMay has crafted one of the best Americana albums of the year." Elmore 's Jim Hynes goes on to say, "If you didn't know better, you'd think this might be a Paul Simon or Band of Horses album in terms of sound…"
LeMay will be touring solo with Seventeen Acres this April, opening for Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek, who also has a new album, All I Do Is Lie. The tour kicks off in Texas with shows in Houston, Austin, and Dallas. They stop in Oklahoma City before a couple of performances in Missouri in Kansas City and St Louis and then head into the midwest to Indianapolis, IN, and Evanston, Il. The tour closes in Denver, Colorado at Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill.
Although a newcomer to the scene, LeMay has been developing his voice as a songwriter and producer for several years, observing and working with his longtime mentor and veteran producer, Charlie Peacock (The Civil Wars, Brett Dennen, Switchfoot, The Lone Bellow). LeMay's ability to tastefully wear the hats of both artist and producer is what makes his Seventeen Acres stand out as an album of note.
PopDose's Keith Creighton says of Seventeen Acres, "Rarely has an album by a complete unknown hit me like a ton of bricks the way Joseph LeMay's stunning debut has… an insanely promising artist…Seventeen Acres' appeal extends way beyond the boundaries of the current Americana boom. Fans of Crowded House, Tom Petty, Iron & Wine, Paul Simon and countless others will welcome the tales of this gifted storyteller."
"Music fulfills a need," says LeMay. "It's communicating across mediums. We don't just want words. It's the color and the canvas. The cadence and the lyric." It's with a balanced grasp of bare truth and pursuit of grace that LeMay channels this primal need in the desolation of his Seventeen Acres.
Joseph LeMay On Tour Opening For Sean Watkins This April
4/14 Tue – Mucky Duck – Houston, TX
4/16 Thu – Cactus Cafe – Austin, TX
4/17 Fri – Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse – Dallas, TX
4/18 Sat – Blue Door – Oklahoma City, OK
4/19 Sun – Knuckleheads Saloon – Kansas City, MO
4/21 Tue – Stage at KDHX – St Louis, MO
4/23 Thu – The Hi-Fi – Indianapolis, IN
4/24 Fri – SPACE – Evanston, IL
4/26 Sun – Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill – Denver, CO
For more about Joseph LeMay and tour dates, please visit www.JosephLeMayMusic.com. Also, keep up-to-date with news at facebook.com/JosephLeMaymusic and twitter.com/JosephLeMay. You can also watch videos for a few of the tracks off the new album at youtube.com/user/josephlemay1.
Lingua Musica interviews with stephaniesid!
Posted in Asheville, Lingua Musica, Stephaniesid, tagged Chuck Lichtenberger, Holly Palmer, kelly denson, Lingua Musica, Lush Life Today, Music, pop, pop music, Pop-Noir, Starfruit, Stephanie Morgan, StephaniesId, Tim Haney, Tony Preston, Video, video intervioew on December 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Kelly Denson with Lush Life Today talks with Stephanie Morgan, Chuck Lichtenberger and Tim Haney of Stephaniesid at Tony Preston's studio in Asheville in November 2011. The band talks about their "pop noir" sound and new record, Starfruit, their upcoming trip to Europe, being influenced by Holly Palmer when she played at Be Here Now, the dynamics of their music and more. Tony Preston filmed and edited this video which is copyright Luminescence 2011.
http://www.stephaniesid.com/
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New Music Video from Stephaniesid "Cinematic"
Posted in Asheville, Stephaniesid, tagged Asheville, Chuck Lichtenberg, cinematic, Cody Wright, Grus Americanus, Jacob Rodriguez, Jesse Hamm, Jonathan Pearlman, Justin Ray, Life In A Northern Town, Lisa Jourdan, Matthew Richmond, NC, Nine Mile Records, Paul Chelmis, pop, pop music, Spiral In, Starfruit, Stephanie Morgan, StephaniesId, Tim Haney on October 10, 2011| 1 Comment »
Official video for "Cinematic" from the 2011 Stephaniesid album entitled "Starfruit" which releases on October 18th.
This video was shot in an undisclosed location in Asheville, NC by Paul Chelmis, Jesse Hamm, Lisa Jourdan, and Cody Wright. It was edited by Stephanie Morgan.
"Cinematic" Official Video (Stephaniesid) from Stephanie Morgan on Vimeo.
Asheville, NC band Stephaniesid return with their sparkling, new pop gem Starfruit, cementing their status as one of the region's most ambitious, innovative, and influential bands.
In the downtime since their last record, lead singer Stephanie Morgan formed a local songwriter's group to help spur her creativity.
She began recording the songs that emerged from these sessions, and posting them online for fans. This collection of singles formed the nucleus for Starfruit, and the rest of the band joined her over the course of many months to record more material in the home she shares with husband/co-bandleader Chuck Lichtenberg.
As a result, Starfruit has a much looser, more organic feel than the band's first three full-lengths, while retaining the band's penchant for intricate arrangements, unusual textures, and virtuosic playing. The sprawling 14-track effort touches on all of the band's many influences, even including a faithful cover of Dream Academy's hit "Life In A Northern Town," and a cheeky reworking of the Laverne & Shirley theme song.
Stephaniesid quickly became a local powerhouse with their debut Spiral In (2005). The band was signed by Nine Mile Records in 2007 and released Grus Americanus, a record that NPR's Robin Hilton described as "A mesmerizing mix of songs that can be hushed and calm one moment, and then suddenly dark and explosive the next." Grus also spawned singles which appeared on HBO's "Nurse Jackie," the award-winning short film "The Red Helmet," and numerous compilations.
In 2008, the band performed at Bonnaroo, and was reviewed in The Bonnaroo Beacon: "…a rather transcendent set …the band was different, melodic, quirky, and just plain good…. A sleeper act which hit the mark with an almost Bjork-like panache."
2009's Warm People garnered more national attention for the band, with plays on NPR's "World Cafe" ("Sharp writing!" exclaims David Dye), and glowing reviews in Blurt, Billboard, and Big Takeover. By 2010, Stephaniesid had been named "Best Rock Band" in Asheville in the (weekly paper) Mountain Xpress poll 4 years in a row.
Touring in support of "Starfruit" are Steph (vox, guitar, synth), Chuck (keyboards, vox), Maine-born Tim Haney (drums), and former NYC horn players Justin Ray and Jacob Rodriguez, with Matthew Richmond (vibraphone) and Jonathan Pearlman (guitar) also appearing on shows in the Southeast.
Find out more about the band at stephaniesid.com
Stephaniesid, Noir-Pop Band, Releases "Starfruit" October 18th through Nine Mile Records
Posted in Asheville, Stephaniesid, tagged album release, Bjork, CD release, Chuck Lichtenberg, Dream Academy, Grus Americanus, indie, indie music, indie pop, Jacob Rodriguez, Jonathan Pearlman, Justin Ray, keyboardist, Laverne & Shirley, Life In A Northern Town, Matthew Richmond, Music, Nine Mile Records, noir pop, Nurse Jackie, pop, Rock Band, Rock-N-Roll, singles, Starfruit, Stephanie Morgan, StephaniesId, synth, The Red Helmet, The Sugarcubes, The Sundays, Tim Haney, vibraphone on September 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Asheville, NC band Stephaniesid return with their sparkling, new pop gem Starfruit, cementing their status as one of the region's most ambitious, innovative, and influential bands.In the downtime since their last record, lead singer Stephanie Morgan formed a local songwriter's group to help spur her creativity.
"This looks happy, but the music hits much deeper. Stephanie Morgan's vocals [move] delicately between The Sugarcubes and The Sundays, but always with a childlike wink and skip…. Sometimes the band evinces a sadness that lives in the world, but there is always an answer of music and joy to bring light out of every possible shadow." –Marcel Feldmar, The Big Takeover Magazine
"The songs move from intimate to anthemic… effortlessly poetic letters…acute insights … shimmering synth hooks and smoothly shifting melodic textures… difficult to classify but easy to love." –Wayne Robins, Billboard Magazine
"This is world-class music, period. No labels necessary." –Fred Mills, Blurt Magazine
ARTIST: Stephaniesid
TITLE: Starfruit
CATALOG NUMBER: NMR 0123
FOCUS TRACKS: #1 Closer, #4 I Like It,
#5 Cinematic, #7 Life In A Northern Town
BEST MARKETS: Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC,
Atlanta, GA, Cincinnati, OH, Greenville, SC
LAAFF'in in 2011– 10 Year Anniversary for this All Asheville Free Street Festival!
Posted in Asheville, Dreamspider Publicity and Events, Galen Kipar Project, Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival, Spork!, Stephaniesid, tagged 23 Skidoo, album release, Arts, Asheville, Bright Life Photography, CD release, dreamspider, festival, Fourchestra, Free, fun, Galen Kipar, GFE, Jeff Santiago, jonathan Scales, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, LAAFF, lexington Ave, Lissy Whelan, local, Moses Atwood, Mountain Xpress, Music, NC, new cd, north carolina, Paper Tiger, party, pop, santos, Spork, Starfruit, Stephanie Morgan, StephaniesId, street festival, Ten Cent Poetry, The Secret B-Sides, Vertigo Jazz Project, WNC, Zansa on September 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The 10th annual LAAFF is right around the corner in Downtown Asheville on Labor Day Weekend Sept 3-4th on Lexington Ave.
A handful of Dreamspider bands and friends are performing at the Fest:
Stephaniesid is doing their CD release at their show on Saturday Sept 3d at 7:30 on the main stage.
Galen Kipar Project plays on Sunday 2:45-3:30 pm on the main stage
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra on Sunday 5:45-6:30pm on the Mai Stage
Spork! on Sunday 1:15-2pm on the Main stage
Also, be sure to check out 23 Skidoo & The Family Band (Sat 11am Main Stage), Santos (Sat. 1pm bobo stage) , Paper Tiger (Sat 3:15 Main Stage), Vertigo Jazz Project (Sat 4:15 Main Stage), The Secret B-Sides (Sun 6pm bobo stage), Lotion (Sun 2:30-3:10 Mountain Xpress Walnut Stage), GFE (Sun 8:15 MX WaLnut Stage), Ten Cent Poetry (Sun 11:45- 12:30 Main Stage), Jeff Santiago y Los Gatos Negros (Sun 1:45- 2:30 main stage), Zansa (Sun 6:30-7:15 Main Stage), Moses Atwood Band (Sun 4:45-5:30 main Stage) and lots of oither great stuff.
For the full schedule and lots more fantastic Asheville bands check out the Mountain Xpress: http://www.mountainx.com/ae/2011/083111laaff-bandsschedule#.Tl-jfWoglIE
The Xpress also did this wonderful interview with Stephaniesid about their album release:
The new Stephaniesid album, Starfruit — despite its name-association with things tropical and celestial — was conceived in a dark basement. "A universe leapt out of the grayness," says front woman Stephanie Morgan.
An advance listen of the album reveals lush pop, layered vocals, rich horn parts and a certain velvety darkness (perhaps it's the snarl of baritone sax or echoes of reverb ). But even through an edge of bitterness (despite dance beats and bells, the track "Starf—ker" is not without teeth), the record is backlit by undeniable sparkle.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:http://www.mountainx.com/ae/2011/083111ripe-for-the-picking#.Tl-m_WoglIE
LAAFF is not only a music festival, it is also a arts and fun festival.. So be sure to wander around and stumble into many other fabulously freaky things that will happen both day! Here are some fantactic pics of last years LAAFF by local Photographer Lissy Whelan with Bright Life Photography:
Kellin Watson's CD Release Party at Pisgah Brewing on Sat, July 2nd Features Guests Sarah & Christian Dugas, Mary Ellen Bush, Zach Blew, and The Business
Posted in Asheville, Kellin Watson, tagged Appalachian roots, Asheville, Black Mountain, blues, CD release, Christian Dugas, Duhks, Folk, halo of blue, instrument Drive, Mary Ellen Bush, Menage, Mimi Bell, Music, NC, Operation Happy Note, Operation Music Aid, pisgah brewing, pop, Sarah & Christian Dugas, Sarah Dugas, Seth Kauffman, singer-songwriter, soul, The Business, Zach Blew on June 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
KELLIN WATSON "HALO OF BLUE"
CD RELEASE PARTY
Special Guests include; Sarah & Christian Dugas of the Duhks, Mary Ellen Bush, The Business and Zach Blew
PISGAH BREWING COMPANY
150 Eastside Drive
http://pisgahbrewing.com
Doors and music starts at 7pm
Music goes until Midnight followed by a dance music DJ Afterparty!
Tickets $10 ADV/ $12 at door
CLICK TO PURCHASE ONLINE
*Anyone who brings a functioning musical instrument to donate to Operation Happy Note and Operation Music Aid, will receive half off their admission price to the show. The requirements for instruments are "new or gently used guitars,violins, mandolins, banjos, keyboards, horns of any kind harmonicas and we even get requests for bagpipes."
***** ***** *****
Kellin Watson will have a few special guests for the evening including, Sarah & Christian Dugas of The Duhks, Zach Blew , The Business, and local favorite Mary Ellen Bush, along with a few other surprises (; Lots of talent on one stage!
Kellin Watson is a internationally-touring singer-songwriter, whose award-winning sound blends elements of blues, pop, folk, and soul. Hailing from Asheville, NC, Kellin draws on her Appalachian roots to bring both power and rawness to her music. "There are a lot of common talents in the world, but there are very few rare talents. I feel that Kellin is a rare, uncommon talent. Her songs have the ability to take someone gently by the wrist and tell them a story…" states Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. Courtney Devores with The Charlotte Observer describes her, "Jazzy soul and swinging pop comparable to Fiona Apple or a less folksy Ani DiFranco, Watson has an endearing stage demeanor and a killer voice, not to mention soulful songs that don't fit in any particular box.""Halo Of Blue" was created with musician/producer Michael Bellar [Art Garfunkle, and Amos Lee] out of Manhattan, NY and was recorded in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Asheville. Kellin and Michael worked non-stop this past year to put out a simple, honest and stripped down recording with echoes of some of her strongest influences: Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Nina Simone. The album has 14 tracks and features cameo's from some of the greatest musicians and vocalist in North America, including Sarah and Christian Dugas (The Duhks), and Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers).
Sarah & Christian Dugas will be opening the evening with an acoustic set as well as joining Kellin on backup vocals for the occasion. They also make an appearance on "Halo of Blue." Though these two Dugas siblings have made quite the sound waves each in their own right, you always know that when they are apart, it's only temporary. Sure enough, in 2007, their respective joining of the Canadian Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated, The Duhks, was staggered over a mere couple of seasons.
Hailing from the French quarters of Winnipeg, Canada, they grew up on a varied regimen of vinyl records, courtesy of their musician parents. While never denying their wide-ranging musical tastes, they vicariously immersed themselves in Southern music and this unmistakable connection expanded into a full-blown musical path. They have since shared the stage with the likes of John Paul Jones, Los Lobos, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Wood Brothers, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Arrested Development and the Zac Brown Band to name a few.
As international touring and session musicians, Christian and Sarah have held on to the dream of launching their own project… Still deeply rooted in Southern music and culture, their sound draws from Roots, Rock and old school Soul. They bring a hard-hitting, dynamic and heart-felt energy to their diverse original compositions, improvisations and a few chosen covers – all of it, delivered with the awe-inspiring vocal and musical chemistry only seen amongst siblings.
Mary Ellen Bush will be singing back-up vocals with Kellin for the CD release. Mary Ellen Bush has been a part of the Asheville music scene since 2002, when she and her group Ménage first took the town by storm. She has a powerful, soulful voice that is often compared to Steve Nicks. She is also a talented and prolific songwriter who may be seen strumming the guitar, but really wows people when she plays her upright bass and harmonica at the same time. When on stage, she is captivating as she throws her whole body into whatever song she's belting. Over the years, Bush has appeared with many different groups in a wide range of genres, from 1930s jazz to rock to old-time. Many of her projects include vocal harmony, mostly three part.
Bush is appreciated for her vocal strength, unique sense of style, exceptional ear and her sassy, raspy voice and has thus been called upon to record backing vocals with many bands over the years, such as G Love and Special Sauce, The Avett Brothers, Ben Lovett, Stephanie's id, Strut, Woody Wood, Yo Mamma's Big Fat Booty Band, The Firecracker Jazz Band, Brian McGee, and Marty Lewis (of The Sons of Ralph).
Bush's latest project is by far the most intoxicating to date, as she introduces her first solo album, done under the alias, Mimi Bell. The album, "You're Not Loving Me," incorporates subtle yet clever lyrics, and contagious melodies that have always been a part of her work. Dan Reeves calls the sound "Motown and Nashville in unison." Producer Seth Kauffman weaves her songs into a unique and timeless soundscape that is big, dreamy, soulful and lo-fi, different than anything we have seen from her to date.
The Business will perform a short set prior to the show as well as be Kellin's backing band. The Business is the best special events band in the area. Every band claims the be the best but this band is a force to be reckoned with. The Business is a dance band primarily with other strengths in vocal and instrumental jazz, blues and classic rock.
Zach Blew, a longtime Black Mountain favorite, and folk soul powerhouse, since relocated to Chicago, will be performing as well.
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Tara Nevins, of Donna the Buffalo, Performs Live "From the Living Room to the Loft" on Wednesday, July 6th Promoting New Release "Wood and Stone"
Posted in Donna the Buffalo, Tara Nevins, tagged accordion, Allison Moorer, Americana, Byron Isaacs, Cajun, Country Music, Donna the Buffalo, fiddle, From the Living Room to the Loft, guitar, Jim Lauderdale, Justin Guip, larry campbell, levon helm, Levon Helm Studios, New York, NY, old time country, Old-time, pop, Rock and Roll, SiriusXM, SiriusXM Recording, songwriting, Sugar Hill Records, Tara Nevins, Tennessee River, Teresa Williams, The Beauty of Days Gone By, The Heartbeats, The Living Room, Van Morrison, Wood and Stone, Woodstock on June 15, 2011| 2 Comments »
Tara Nevins with The Heartbeats
From the Living Room to the Loft
SiriusXM Recording
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
$15 , 21+
10pm set-time
www.livingroomny.com
American roots traditionalist Tara Nevins' new release, 'Wood and Stone' is an exploration of her own heritage, musical and otherwise. Released on May 3rd, 2011 on Sugar Hill Records 'Wood and Stone' was produced by Larry Campbell at the Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY.
Nevins will be performing a set of music from the new album live "From The Living Room to the Loft" on Wednesday, July 6th at 10pm. The Heartbeats, the all-female, old time/Cajun band that Tara has played with for years, will be joining Tara on stage at the Living Room in NYC and the evening's show is recorded to air on Sirius XM. Also joining Tara and the Heartbeats will be Lora Pendelton- Guitar and Vocals, Thomas Bryan Eaton- pedal steel, Barry Mitterhoff (from Hot Tuna)- Mandolin.
Wood and Stone has been well received with sentiments of the music being an eloquent, honest blend of Donna the Buffalo, Americana, old time country, pop and straight up rock and roll:
"If heroes and heroines of rock 'n' roll are defined by their uniqueness, they definitely broke the mold when they made Tara Nevins." – Wildman Steve, The Corner News"Larry has taken Tara's music to an entirely higher level, if this doesn't turn into an award winner they'll have been cheated!" – Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association
"This is an exceptional piece of music, one that I think needs to be heard—to prove that people are still cutting 'Country Music' these days!" – Chuck Dauphin, Music News Nashville
"'Tennessee River,' a dark and gripping song about love's place in ones' life, features Campbell's harrowing, electric guitar wails. The record closes with a cathartic, beautiful cover of Van Morrison's 'The Beauty of Days Gone By'—bringing Wood and Stone full circle." Bill Clifford – Relix
"…as invigorating as it is mesmerizing." – Amos Perrine, No Depression
"… That's the mark of the good ones, the guarantee is their name on the label, something Nevins shares with Van Morrison (maybe it's the water in Woodstock) whose 'Beauty Of Days Gone By' closes out the album." Blurt
"The pedigree of the album is staggering. Start with Nevins, who has been an integral member of DTB since its formation in 1987, and add producer Larry Campell along with guest performers Levon Helm, Jim Lauderdale, Allison Moorer, and Teresa Williams, and you get a record that is as solid as the building materials mentioned in the title." – Fifty Cent Lighter Blog
"a stellar collection….It's an album that sounds familiar, yet new, not an easy feat." – Jim Morrison, No Depression
…..the real bridge between past and present is a voice, so singular and beautiful, that it must be heard to be appreciated. – Chip Frasier, Twangville
"… her music takes on the spirit of the [Levon Helm] Barn like a well-worn and cozy Gypsy jacket that was tailored to her shoulders." – Brian Robbins, Jambands.com
"She's outdone herself with the superb 'Wood and Stone.' – Jeffrey Sisk, The Daily News
"exceptional music and excellent songwriting; ten of the thirteen tunes were written by Ms Nevins, and she does sure brighten the day." – FAME
Visit www.TaraNevins.com for more information about the album,a gallery of images, videos, music and lyrics.
Wood and Stone showcases Nevins' ever-evolving repertoire as she journeys both back to her own "roots" and head-long into new territory. Featured guests on the album include Levon Helm, Jim Lauderdale, Allison Moorer, Teresa Williams, The Heartbeats, along with the core band of Larry Campbell, Justin Guip, and Byron Isaacs.
Archive: A couple great articles about LAAFF 2010!
Posted in Arts 2 People, Asheville, Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival, tagged Archrivals, artisans, Artists, Asheville, AVL, Bele Chere, Chuck Lichtenberger, fest, festival, keyboardist, LAAFF, Lexington Avenue, Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Fest, local, Music, pop, rock, stephanie's id on August 31, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Check out these couple articles about LAAFF in Bold Life and the Laurel of Asheville.
Arch-itects of Sound
AUGUST 25, 2010 www.boldlife.com
BY ROBIN TOLLESON
Bele Chere is bigger, but LAAFF may be better.
The Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Fest, sponsored by Arts 2 People, is more distinctively Asheville. Local artists and artisans get to shine, and stages welcome the area's more interesting musical acts, like The Archrivals, fronted by keyboardist/vocalist Chuck Lichtenberger. Lichtenberger delivers engaging, provocative pop in his alter-ego role as the party-leading Archrival, retro-hoopster sporting Afro and shades, 6th man off the bench for the Dominican Republic National Team.
Lichtenberger is best known from his work with indie-rockers Stephanie's Id. The Archrivals' self-titled debut CD will explain a lot about the Id's sound. "It's been brewing for a long time," Lichtenberger says. "We focus a lot of our energy on Stephanie's Id. When it's time to do it, we do it. With The Archrivals, it's like we do it when we can. It's going to be a little different now, I think."
READ the FULL ARTICLE HERE: http://www.boldlife.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A15650
and here is the Laurel of Asheville article: Click here and go to page 25 to see it online: