South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - November 2012 - Myrtle Beach, SC

The 43rd Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Day 3 - November 24, 2012

The line-up included:
Big Country Bluegrass
Appalachian Express
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
Bobby Osbourne & the Rocky Top X-press
Dr. Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
Old Friends (Crowe, Lawson & Williams - one 90-minute show)

Pictures located at:
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South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - November 2012 - Myrtle Beach, SC

The 43rd Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Day 2 - November 23, 2012

The line-up included:
The Farm Hands Quartet
Don Rigsby & Midnight Call
Goldwing Express
Al Batten & the Bluegrass Reunion
Paul Williams & the Victory Trio
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
J.D. Crowe & the New South

Pictures located at:
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South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival - November 2012 - Myrtle Beach, SC

The 43rd Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Day 1 - November 22, 2012

The line-up included:
A Deeper Shade of Blue
Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa
Jesse McReynolds and the VA Boys
Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys (filling in for McReynolds)
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out
Longview

Pictures located at:
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Bluegrass pics is born

I have been trying to decide for a while what to do with this old blog space.  It was originally a soccer blog used for my son's club soccer team, and I have left the old posts out there just for sentimental reasons.  The original URL was (and still is) 93hurricanes.blogspot.com.   I used a custom blog URL of soccer.turbeville.org as a more convenient means of access.

I have finally decided to utilize this space to merge two of my favorite hobbies: photography and bluegrass music.  For years, I have taken pictures at bluegrass shows, but really had no way to share them with others.  Now through Facebook and Flickr, I do have means to share them.

This blog will sort of serve as the portal and as a place that can be located via Google search engines. The main blog URL is bluegrass.turbeville.org.   The blog will give a few details on each bluegrass show (I may write more on new shows going forward), and then it will have links to Facebook or Flickr for the photos for each show.

This entry is being written on Oct 14, 2013, but I will post it effective Nov 1, 2012.  I will then attempt to fill in the gaps on the bluegrass shows I've attended in the past year, and link to the photos posted on Facebook or Flickr.

https://www.facebook.com/BluegrassPics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluegrasspics

The Room Over Mine - Dan Paisley

The Room Over Mine - Dan Paisley

Continuing the tradition of the previous generation (Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass), Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass are the “real deal.” If you like good, traditional bluegrass, but also prefer new recordings and fresh materia

l, then this album is what you’re looking for. The best description I can think of is “Jimmy Martin meets The Johnson Mountain Boys.”

Like both Jimmy Martin and JMB, this group cuts a few country numbers with a honky-tonk swing. “I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name” was previously recorded by George Strait and Porter Wagoner, and “Raising Cane In Texas” was cut by Gene Watson. Paisley’s versions easily top the originals.

All the cuts are great, but some others that really stand out for me are “Don’t Throw Mama’s Flowers Away” and “The Room Over Mine” (Hylo Brown). And what great album would be complete without a Jimmy Martin tune; they do a great cover of “I’m Coming Back, But I Don’t Know When.” Incidentally, banjo player Bobby Lundy played with Jimmy Martin for a while.

Danny’s voice is so unique. The way he slides and steps into the notes. His singing has a raw emotion where it is obvious he feels every note he sings. With regard to instrumentation, if you like your fiddle out front, then you’ll really enjoy this album. TJ Lundy really does some fine fiddling on the album.
All in all, one of my two favorite albums released in 2008. (The other was “Leaving Town” by Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.)

http://www.amazon.com/Room-Over-Mine-Danny-Paisley/dp/B0017PE9KE/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpt_1

Welcome to my new Bluegrass review blog

Moving to another phase of life, I will eventually undertake posting articles on the subject of bluegrass. Most articles will consist of album and/or concert reviews.

Happy picking....

End of Youth Soccer Career and Blog

This blog was used for many years as a notification and information page for my son's club soccer team. He played his last club game on Nov 6, 2011. His last high school varsity game was on May 10, 2012.

Though this blog will be revamped for a another use, the historical soccer info will remain as a reminder of some really great memories over the years.

Farewell to the beautiful game....

High School soccer links

Carolina Forest page
http://www.eurosportscoreboard.com/page_team.php?id=4033&year=2011

AAAA rankings
http://www.eurosportscoreboard.com/page_state.php?s=SC

Region 6 (our conference)
http://www.eurosportscoreboard.com/page_conference_standings.php?id=2156&mw=m&year=2011

Region 4 (likely playoff opponent)

http://www.eurosportscoreboard.com/page_conference_standings.php?id=2154&mw=m&year=2011

AAAA HS play-off bracket
http://www.schsl.org/2010%20Forms/2010AAAA.pdf

ESPN High School Rankings

http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-soccer/team-rankings/spring-2011-rankings/Spring-2011.aspx?pursuit=BoysSoccer

High School National and Regional Rankings

http://www.nscaa.com/hsr.php

State cup play-in (updated and revised!)

There is a great change for us.  I wish I had a snapshot of the league page a few days ago to see exactly what happened.  There must have been a scoring error which was later corrected.  SCUFC 93 Boys Elite has changed to 19 points (tied with us). With tie breaking procedures, we are now the 5th place team in the league (7th overall).

http://scysa.demosphere.com/teams/28000866/29283982-28000965/TEAM.html

This now puts us playing Palmetto United Premier (formally Carolina Select.)  This was the team that beat us in in round 1 of State Cup last year.  We will likely be playing in Rock Hill instead of Greenville.

Here are the Play-in game pairings:

http://scysa.demosphere.com/schedules/Fall2010/32292513.html

They have also decided to extend the play-in game range to include two weekends. Games may be played 11/27 to 12/4.  The higher seeded team gets to pick the venue while both coaches agree on date and time.

Upcoming League & State-cup Info

The league results are in, and we ended up in 6th place.  6th place is the last playoff position.
http://scysa.demosphere.com/teams/28000866/29283982-28000965/TEAM.html

The two Region III Premier teams (CESA and Palmetto United / formerly Carolina Select club) will come back for State Cup and complete the 8-team playoff bracket.   CESA is ranked higher in the Region III standings, so they will be #1.
http://www.soccerincollege.com/TTSchedules.aspx?tid=R3PL&year=2010&stid=R3PL&syear=2010&div=U17M01

Once the top teams are added, we'll be seeded #8. By the rules: "23-c. The highest seeded teams through number 4 will play their first round match at their home field."  It appears we will be traveling to Greenville on Dec 4th to play CESA Premier.

Info for the rest of the fall league:

Saturday, November 13, 2010
All Challenge League Play Ends  (our team is already done.)

November 29, 2010 - December 4, 2010
SCSCL Bob Brantley Publix Challenge Cup First Round U15-U18
November 29 -December 4, 2010.
First Round of the Bob Brantley Publix Challenge Cup for U15-U18 teams may begin. 
All matches are to be completed by December 4, 2010. (We would play on Sat Dec 4)

December 11-12, 2010
SC Youth Soccer Bob Brantley Publix Challenge Cup U15-U19 Fall 2010
Hosted by Discoveries Soccer Club 
Location: Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex
Registration: Friday, December 10
Games: Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12

December 18-19, 2010
State Cup Rain Date
All Day Event
State Cup Rain Date
Fall  2010 State Cup Rain Date: December 17-19, 2010.

2ND ANNUAL PEACH BELT YOUTH COLLEGE SHOWCASE (Augusta directions)

2ND ANNUAL PEACH BELT YOUTH COLLEGE SHOWCASE 

http://www.ga-scbulls.com/peachbelttournament.htm

Team Hotel - HOLIDAY INN AUGUSTA WEST I-20 

441 PARK WEST AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30813 (Grovetown, GA 30813)

Hotel Front Desk: 1-706-396-4600

Hotel Fax: 1-706-396-4610

> GOOGLE Map

Hotel website   Hotel TripAdvisor Review

Schedule

2ND ANNUAL PEACH BELT YOUTH COLLEGE SHOWCASE 17/18 BOYS

Saturday - November 6th, 2010

9:30am Coast FA Hurricanes vs Lexington United Blue Patriots Park Field # 3

3:30pm Oconee FC Assualt vs Coast FA Hurricanes Blanchard Woods Field # 2

Sunday – November 7th, 2010

9:30am GA-SC Bulls Black vs Coast FA Hurricanes Blanchard Woods Field # 1

Directions to fields:

Directions to Blanchard Woods Soccer Park: (Sat 3:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM)

4600 Blanchard Woods Dr, Evans, GA 30809

Route 1:  Google route  6.9 miles, 15 min

Route 2:  Tournament recommendation  this is a longer route, 11.5 miles, 22 min

[Note: Please do not enter "Blanchard Park" in to your GPS. There are 2 parks in the area with simila names and normally GPS systems route to the other park.]

Traveling from SC and NC on Interstate 20 West

1. Take I-20 West towards Atlanta
2. Take Exit Number 190 (Grovetown Exit / GA 388)
3. Turn right onto SR-388 / Lewiston Rd                                                                   1.7 mi
4. Continue going straight and the road name changes to Hereford Farm Rd   3.4 mi
5. Turn left onto Blanchard Rd                                                                                 1.6 mi
6. Turn Left on to Blanchard Woods Dr, Evans                                                          0.4 mi
7. Follow Blanchard Woods Dr to the entrance of Blanchard Woods Soccer Park.

Directions to Patriots Park: (Sat 9:30 AM)

5445 Columbia Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813

Route 1: Google route  4.5 miles, 9 min

Route 2: Tournament recommendation this is a longer route, 7.3 miles, 12 min

Traveling from SC and NC on Interstate 20 West

1. Take I-20 West towards Atlanta
2. Take Exit Number 190 (Grovetown Exit / GA 388)
3. Turn right onto SR-388 / Lewiston Rd                                                                   1.7 mi
4. Turn Left onto Columbia Road                                                                             1.8 mi
5. Turn Right at the Entrance to Patriots Park (5445 Columbia Rd)                             0.2 mi
6. Follow driveway straight towards the gymnasium the soccer fields will be on your right.

2ND ANNUAL PEACH BELT YOUTH COLLEGE SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

The schedule for the Augusta showcase is out.

Tournament website: http://www.ga-scbulls.com/peachbelttournament.htm

Schedule: http://www.ga-scbulls.com/PBC_2010/2010%20PEACH%20BELT%20SCHEDULE_2_.pdf

2ND ANNUAL PEACH BELT YOUTH COLLEGE SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

17/18 BOYS

Saturday - November 6th, 2010

9:30am Oconee FC Assualt vs GA-SC Bulls Black Patriots Park Field # 2

9:30am Coast FA Hurricanes vs Lexington United Blue Patriots Park Field # 3

3:30pm GA-SC Bulls Black vs Lexington United Blue Blanchard Woods Field # 1

3:30pm Oconee FC Assualt vs Coast FA Hurricanes Blanchard Woods Field # 2

Sunday – November 7th, 2010

9:30am GA-SC Bulls Black vs Coast FA Hurricanes Blanchard Woods Field # 1

9:30am Lexington United Blue vs Oconee FC Assualt Blanchard Woods Field # 2

Atlanta Regional Schedules online

The schedules for the Atlanta Regional are now online. 
Here is the link http://soccerincollege.com/TTSchedules.aspx?tid=USCLUBN&tab=6&sub=0&sYear=2010

Saturday 10/9/2010	10:45 AM Game: 0016				CoastFA 93 Hurricanes
					Darlington School Soccer Academy

Saturday 10/9/2010	2:45 PM Game: 0017				Darlington School Soccer Academy
					CoastFA 93 Hurricanes

Sunday 10/10/2010	11:45 AM Game: 0018				Atlanta Spurs FC
					CoastFA 93 Hurricanes

Practice this week

Players and Parents,

 

I would like to change practice a little this week. We will only train two days each, but I can focus a little more on each team. Please try and make it to each practice.

 

Tues 6-8 17's

Thurs 6-8 17's

National Cup X Regional: Atlanta, Ga - hotel & tournament info

Sorry for the length of this e-mail.  Our team has been invited to play in the US Club regional tournament in Atlanta on October 9-10.  http://www.soccerincollege.com/TTIntro3.aspx?tid=USCLUBN&tab=1&sub=0   This will take the place of the previously planned Virginia Beach tournament.

Travel arrangements are being handled by Anthony Travel of Atlanta.  They have identified four hotels near the tournament fields for this event. By clicking on this link you can see the hotels and some basic info on the Anthony Travel web page. You can book on-line or call Anthony Travel at (800) 736-6377.   This chart shows a hotel comparison as well as distances to the fields: Hotel Amenities Comparison

I wanted to get everyone at the Homewood Suites ($89, TripAdvisor Rating) but there were only three double-bed suites left.  I got a room here and blocked the other two for our team.  (They have plenty of king suites with a pull out sofa bed if that will suite your travel needs.)

The U14 team (and Joel, I think) are staying at the Courtyard ($99, TripAdvisor Rating) so I blocked the rest of our rooms over there. I suppose the Courtyard will be the "official" team hotel, but if you prefer the Homewood or another property, those are available too.  Both of these hotels are off of I-85, but at different exits.  (As another option, the Marriott Norcross for $74 (rating) looks pretty good, but it is further from the fields and is not right on the interstate; I did not check on availability.)  All hotels will have complimentary breakfast for the tournament regardless of their day-to-day policies.

These rooms are blocked only until Friday September 17.  After that that time, you can still book on-line or by phone, but your hotel of choice, or room choice, may or may not be available.

I'd recommend doing this ASAP, especially if you're interested in the Homewood.

RESERVATION NUMBER: 1177406
CUSTOMER NUMBER: 268943
REGIONAL:Atlanta    /  GENDER:Boys  / AGE GROUP:U17
TEAM NAME:Coast SA 93 Hurricanes    (note that the block name is misspelled as 'SA' instead of  'FA')

Jacksonville tournament details

Tournament websites:

http://www.soccerincollege.com/TTIntro3.aspx?tid=TRN207

Tournament rules

Schedule

Our games:

Saturday 9/4/2010 12:30 PM  Atlantic Coast High School

Saturday 9/4/2010 5:00 PM   Atlantic Coast High School

 - 9735 R G Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while. Saturday's games are only 1.0 miles from the hotel!

Google directions

Sunday 9:30 / 11:00 / 2:00  depending on results

 - Earl Johnson field: 5390 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207;  9.5 miles from hotel

Google directions

 - Patton Park field: 2850 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246; 10.3 miles from hotel

Google directions

Hotel: 

Hampton Inn

Jacksonville 9A & Baymeadows

8127 Point Meadows Drive

Jacksonville, Florida, 32256

(904) 363-7150 Property Phone

(904) 363-7151 Property Fax

Jacksonville schedule

The schedules are out. Our first game will be Saturday at 12:30 PM.

http://www.soccerincollege.com/TTSchedules.aspx?tid=TRN207&year=2010&stid=TRN207&syear=2010&div=U17M01

Saturday 9/4/2010 12:30 PM Game: 0207
Home Team CoastFA 93 Hurricanes
Away Team Jacksonville United 93/94 Boysre

Saturday 9/4/2010 5:00 PM Game: 0209
Home Team CoastFA 93 Hurricanes
Away Team FC United of Florida Boys Black 93-94

SCYSA League website

Our team page on the SCYSA Challenge League (SCSCL) web page is:

http://scysa.demosphere.com/teams/28000866/29283982-28000965/TEAM.html

This is where the official schedule is maintained.

Fall Soccer Practice Schedule

Monday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm (may arrive as early as 7 pm for warm-ups)

First Coast Labor Day Shootout - Jacksonville hotel

We have a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn Jacksonville -9A & Baymeadows.  The room rate is $79/night.  (With tax, the two night amount will be $178.54) This hotel is about 9-10 miles from the fields.

You can call the hotel directly at (904) 363-7150 and specifically ask for the Coast FA Hurricanes Rate, or you can use the web page they set-up for our block. E-mail me for the special reservation link.

Hotel webpage:  http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=JAXBYHX
19 reviews on Trip Advisor give it either 4 or 5 stars, and 100% of the reviewers recommend this hotel:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60805-d656530-Reviews-Hampton_Inn_Jacksonville_9A_Baymeadows-Jacksonville_Florida.html

Reservations are available until Aug 27 or until the block is filled up. If you have any questions, please let me know.