Kort McCumber's Journal

Home of the Deep Fried Twinkie

| October 15, 2008

This past weekend we played two fun sets to an appreciative crowd at the Creekside Festival in Bunnell, FL. The event is located on a river at an historic preserve on beautifully maintained grounds with large, shady trees. It was there that I saw a food vendor with the sign ‘Home of the Deep-Fried Twinkie’. [...]

From McCumber Landscaping to McCumberland Gap

| October 4, 2008

We are in Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city, Augusta. Downtown Augusta has got its southern charm, the beautiful Savannah River flowing through, and tree-lined streets. Last time I was here I learned that my dad, when he first started his landscaping company (McCumber Landscaping) in the 70′s, came to ‘The Garden City’ and [...]

Flat Rock Music Festival

| September 30, 2008

This past Saturday I participated in the Flat Rock Music Festival Emerging Songwriter Contest in Flat Rock, NC. What a great festival and beautiful area! The community was named for a granite outcropping that was once used as an Indian ceremonial site. Anyway, I was one of 10 finalists chosen from 287 entrants, and I [...]

What Would Cletus Do?

| September 22, 2008

I’ve spent some time lately reworking some old, unfinished songs and writing some new ones. It’s starting to look like a full CD’s worth of fresh material. This, of course, has me excited about getting back into the recording studio…one of my favorite places to be! One of the songs, ‘Pay the Fiddler’ contains the [...]

Kort McCumber Returning to the Southeast this Fall

| September 20, 2008

Fresh, vital and energetically charged with deep and genuine feeling, Kort McCumber’s latest CD – Lickskillet Road – is guaranteed to satisfy. Whether you’re looking for something to lift you up on your feet, or something to drive you thoughtfully into and sometimes to the edge of your seat, you’ll find it on Lickskillet Road. [...]

Experience the Original Americana Hootenanny

| September 20, 2008

Event: Kort McCumber Live Jacksonville, FL, October—On October 10th, Kort McCumber’s Lickskillet Road Southeast Fall Tour arrives at The Jacksonville Landing. Kort’s live performance is an original Americana hootenanny not to be missed. A celebration of folk, country, blues and bluegrass, with a healthy dose of something fresh, Kort’s music is entertaining for both the [...]

Festarrhea of the Mouth

| June 24, 2008

…..or, uncontrollable orations delivered to strangers after the festival. We just got home from another memorable Telluride Bluegrass Festival. In addition to the great music and stunning natural beauty, the time spent with friends and family is always a privilege. It´s a community of kindred spirits from all over the world that join together in [...]

Giddyup!

| May 7, 2008

Last night we played at Lillian´s in Gainesville (TomPettyville). It´s been a long time since I´ve played there and it was good to revisit the old stomping grounds. Back to Jacksonville tonight for a gig at the Jacksonville Landing, a celebration of the 20 year Anniversary of Mark McCumber’s golf victory at the Players Championship. [...]

Testicular Fortitude

| May 2, 2008

Like most touring musicians, I miss my family when I am on the road. Sometimes my wife will email me pictures from home so I don’t feel so far away. Our ‘kids’ consist of three dogs and a tough (or stupid) cat. Tonight my wife sent a picture of our youngest husky, Cowboy, curled up [...]

It keeps going…and going…and going…

| April 24, 2008

We arrived to Nashville on Tuesday and went over some tunes in a short practice before hitting the hay. Last night we showcased at a new venue, On The Rocks, to a small but enthusiastic crowd. That´s one thing I can ensure at a show…. No matter what size the crowd, my heart, my soul, [...]

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