Summary: RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOT: Bob Dylan called him 'King of the Folksingers.' He has recorded forty albums; wrote one of the first trucking songs, 'Cup of Coffee', recorded by Johnny Cash; championed the works of new singer-songwriters, from Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson to Tim Hardin; became a founding member of Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue; and continued the life of the traveling troubadour influencing Jerry Jeff Walker, Guy Clark, Tom Russell The Grateful Dead and countless others. In 1998, President Bill Clinton awarded Jack the National Medal of the Arts, proclaiming, 'In giving new life to our most valuable musical traditions, Ramblin’ Jack has himself become an American treasure.' He is a Five-time Grammy Nominee and a two time Grammy winner including an award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2009. http://www.ramblinjack.com/ NELL ROBINSON & THE ROSE OF NO-MAN'S LAND is a new album project that integrates the heritage of Nell's Alabama family serving in 250 years of war. Most of the source material for the songs are from archived letters, documents, mementos and generational lore, all centered on war and service. Beginning with Revolutionary War to the present, Robinson weaves historic familial history with her lush vocal quality and artisan storytelling with musical guidance by Grammy Winning producer Joe Henry. Joining Nell on WoodSongs will be her band, plus Ramblin' Jack Elliott who appears as a special guest on the release. Robinson will be working with non-profits benefiting veterans as she tours. As an activist, she wants to draw attention and funds for the needs of veterans, especially in areas of healthcare and soul repair. http://nellrobinsonmusic.com WoodSongs Kid: Jacob Greer and Zach Arnold are from Western North Carolina have been playing bluegrass guitar and singing together for a couple of years now.
