Jerusalem Ridge 2004keeping the light burning in the window at the Birthplace of Blue Grass Music
www.billmonroefoundation.com 1-270-274-9181 fcmercer@billmonroefoundation.com Box 429 Rosine, KY 42370 The Bill Monroe Foundation is pleased to provide this wrap up of Bluegrass Music's historic 2004 Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration. The dates for next year will be Sept. 29-Oct 2, 2005. The Bill Monroe Foundation, on behalf of the friends, fans, and musicians from 43 states, 27 Kentucky communities, and 12 foreign countries and provinces who showed their love and support for the mission of the Bill Monroe Foundation and the man, Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass, would like to extend a huge thank you to the following people and sponsors who helped make Jerusalem Ridge 2004 a historic success and helped keep the "light burning in the window" for another year. The music was unparalleled and the Spirit was everywhere.
The Lord, first and foremost
Including: - Phil Steinmetz- Grandpa Jones great-nephew Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys Dowden Sisters Tom Morgan and Friends Joe Isaacs and Mountain Bluegrass Doc Whilhite Davidson Brothers Larry Fuller Band Cherryholmes Family Band Roni Stoneman Carolina Rose and Bluegrass Express Moron Brothers
Cumberland Highlanders- Wayne Lewis,
Doc Mercer, Butch Robins,
Alex Leach David Leatherman and Stone County Bresslers Brother Band Frank Hammond and Old Time Bluegrass Ronnie Reno The Mule Band Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain Flint River Boys Eric Lewis and Southern Missouri Bluegrass Mary Margaret McElrath Misty Valley Boys Bluegrass 101 Vince Combs and Shade Tree Grass David Davis and the Warrior River Boys Delaney Brothers Band Bluegrass Invasion Big Country Bluegrass Cecil Hall and the Dominion Bluegrass Boys (Charlie Monroe's last band) Larry Wallace Band with Tom Ewing Lilliemae and the Dixie Gospelaires Tommy Brown and County Line Grass Russell Wilson Sammy Adkins, Junior Blankenship and other Sandy Hook Mountain Boys Clyde and Marie Denny Eddie Pennigton Cumberland Grass The Coal Porters John Reichman and the Jaybirds Dean Osborne
Krystal Miller
Cotton Ginnee
Windy Mills
Hiram Stamper
Jan Johansson
Violet Long
The Newells
Jim Ashley/ Gene Wilson
Bill and Wilma Millsaps
Flaming Doritos (First president of
Bill Monroe Fan Club)
Marlene and John Loving
Joe Lamay And Sherry Reece
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Cumberland Highlander Productions Perdue Farms Commonwealth Community Bank DSSA First Kentucky Bank Ohio County Balefill RC Cola of Beaver Dam McDonalds of Beaver Dam, Morgantown, and Central City Days Inn of Beaver Dam Asphalt Services of Hartford Smith Bros. Lumber Mill Kidd Fiberglass Young Manufacturing Ace Hardware of Livermore Ward Implement River City Honda Denny’s Restaurant of Beaver Dam
Rosine Fire Department Ohio County EMS Ohio County Sheriff’s Department Ohio County Park Local Land Owners Our Quality Food and Craft Vendors Malissa Beatty- Bill Monroe Portrait Painter Robyn Gragg- Bill Monroe Quilt maker Sharon Hatler- Gourd Painter Preacher Mike Taylor and area churches that took part in the Sunday service Ohio County VFW and AMVETS Carolina Rose, and Al Jones who donated the money for the new signage Bluegrass Sound and Lighting www.bluegrass-sound.com and Dan Matthews Central City Elementary Wayland Elementary Horse Branch Elementary Bluegrass in the Schools Program Joel Turner Odie Embry Highlander Country Store and Brower Enterprises West Kentucky Corporation Sam and Sandy Glazebrook The local restaurants, motels, bed and breakfasts and Ohio County residents who treated our guests with the utmost in Southern hospitality. The Rosine Association Rosine Community Park Rosine General Store Tom Lyons The Revlett Family Eminence, Missouri Cross Country Trail Ride and Bluegrass Festival Memphis Area Bluegrass Association Ron Malec Other on-site donors
The 2004 Recap-
Ø “I was in Heaven”- D. G., the NetherlandsØ “Now this is real bluegrass” A. F., New YorkØ “This will be the biggest festival in the United States soon”- Bluegrass legend, Melvin GoinsØ “Thank you for an incredible weekend!” J. F. , AlabamaØ “Thank you all again for providing such a great service to people like us that enjoy the roots of great, traditional American music”. S. C., MichiganØ “I loved the music and the fellowship.” D. K., ArizonaØ “I loved the traditional bluegrass and the natural setting.” F. A., South DakotaØ “We love everything!” B. H., Raphine, VAØ “Love it all!…resist commercialization!” J. G., Eldridge, MOØ “We love the BMF, traditional bluegrass music and more traditional bluegrass music!” B. C., MichiganØ “Love the music and the friendly people!” F. H., Marquette, TXØ “We drove 899 miles to get here and it was worth it! We watch (this project) on RFD TV every week." G. L. Moody TexasØ “We love all the old-time, hard-driving bluegrass.” D. J., Fredericktown, MOØ “I loved every last little bit!” R. H. Dublin, IrelandØ “Our favorite part was watching Campbell and all keep everything running like a well-oiled locomotive. Great job!” T. C. IllinoisØ “They worked me to death for four days! But I got 240 dollars in tips in one day alone!” Beaver Dam waitressØ “I even got to meet a man from Alaska who came in for the festival.” Beaver Dam waitressØ “The festival was so well organized.” M. B., ColoradoØ “Thank you for making everything accessible for my boy friend and me. We will be bringing more people with us next year.” Handicapped fans from WV- K. K.
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