Clarksdale, Mississippi May 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2024 “SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL dem bones at the Crossroads, deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.” Bones Fest XXVIII will be based once again at the Shack-Up Inn and Chapel on the old Hopson Plantation off...
Dean Robinson was elected by the Board to fill the Board Member At Large vacancy created when Sharon Meschar resigned. He was then elected at the General Membership Meeting held on Zoom at Bones Fest XXVI. His Profile will be included in the...
I learned of Bill's passing from Tom Connolly who read about it on his wife Stacey''s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=stacey%20vits). Below are posts from members of the rhythm bones community, and others will be added as people react to the news (email via our Contact...
I ran across an interesting website that talked about the discovery of a Neanderthal flute that is 60,000 years old making it the oldest flute ever discovered. I don't have the background to dispute this claim, but if it be true the flute is...
Volume 24, Number 3 issue of the Rhythm Bones Player newsletter is online with In-Person and Virtual Highlights from Bones Fest XXVI, article from Michael Baytop, Highlights of Brad Dutz's Recording Rhythm Bones Workshop, Summary of a Discussion on Rhythm Bones Holders, and Minutes of...
This video Highlights the In-Person pat of Bones Fest XXVI and include backyard and in house action. ...
The Bush Music Club, based in Sydney, is the oldest folk club in Australia and, arguably, one of the oldest folk clubs in the world. It has been actively promoting Australian folk traditions for over 60 years. Club member Sandra Nixon sent a...
The Rhythm Bones Society is sad to announce the passing of one of its members, Mitch Boss. His unique set of humor and playing ability made him a beloved rhythm bones player. Here is a note from Steve Brown. "Just received the sad news...