CONTENTS Official Journal of the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257 | OCTOBER—DECEMBER 2015
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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STATE OF THE LOCAL
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NEW GROOVES
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HEARD ON THE GRAPEVINE
Details on the next membership meeting scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, 2015, which will include the 2016 annual membership dues proposal, as well as reports from the president and secretary-treasurer.
President Dave Pomeroy reports on his testimony before visiting members of Congress, the new AFM 257 booking agency, and the need for open and honest communication within the local and with the Nashville community.
Secretary-Treasurer Vince Santoro discusses our local’s rich diversity.
The notable comings and goings of Nashville Musicians Association members.
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NEWS
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GALLERY
Member milestones, gigs and events.
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COVER STORY: THE NASHVILLE CATS
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NASHVILLE CATS
The Walk of Fame gained two new Local 257 stars — Loretta Lynn and Trisha Yearwood — and awards shows honored the lifetime achievements of several Local 257 winners.
We profile the 16 musicians currently featured in a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit who are part of the legendary session players known as the Nashville Cats.
JESSE MCREYNOLDS The iconic mandolinist reflects on his long career with his late brother Jim, sessions with The Doors, and offers encouragement to young musicians.
24 REVIEWS
llustration by Jon Langford Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
CDs from the SteelDrivers, Vail Johnson, Tyler Mire Big Band, and John and Judy Rodman.
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JESSE MCREYNOLDS
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Cool shows, festivals, and other happenings in the jazz and blues community.
30 SYMPHONY NOTES
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Laura Ross presents a roundup of events at this years ICSOM (International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians) convention.
FINAL NOTES We bid farewell to Buddy Emmons, Jim Ed Brown, Billy Sherrill, Johnny Gimble, Patsy Stoneman, Red Lane, Roy M. Harris, Bruce Prince-Joseph, and James Hawthorne.
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THE STEELDRIVERS
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