The Daily Expeditionist

NASHVILLE-The list of DJs and radio stations playing WILLIAMS & CLARK EXPEDITION'S "New Ground" CD is growing. Trudy Heffernan at KUAC 89.9FM, Fairbanks, AL, and Charlie Hansen at CFCY, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada, have been playing it, as well as, Danny Trawick in Little Rock, AR, and Wayne Bledsoe in Rolla, MO.

A little closer to home, the EXPEDITION is being played by Mark Dyer and Sam Jackson on "Fiddler's Grove Bluegrass Show", Traci Todd on Vanderbilt University's "George, The Bluegrass Show", and Tom Brantley's "Saturday Morning Bluegrass" in Manchester, TN.

Hairl Hensley has been giving the EXPEDITION good airplay on his "Earlybird Gets The Bluegrass" and "Orange Possum Special" shows on 650 WSM in Nashville. Cuts from the "New Ground" CD can even be heard as part of the WSM's Classic Country format at various times.

NASHVILLE, TN-The October issue of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine featured a very nice review of the CD "New Ground" by WILLIAMS & CLARK EXPEDITION. Reviewer Tom Ewing had many glowing remarks about the group's musicianship, vocals and selection of material. Pick up a copy and check it out.

NASHVILLE, TN- WILLIAMS & CLARK EXPEDITION have always included Gibson instruments in

their arsenal, but recently became official endorsers of their fine products. The band met with Charlie Derrington and Todd Wright at the beautiful Gibson Bluegrass Showcase to pick and grin and look over the latest stuff. Blake was impressed with the tone of his new RB75 banjo, while Wayne put in an order for a flattop guitar and Bobby was seen drooling near some F-5 Master Models that were yet to be strung-up.

LOUISVILLE, KY- WILLIAMS & CLARK EXPEDITION saw many old friends and made many new contacts at the recent IBMA convention and trade show in Louisville. The group was able to nail down several festival bookings for 2003 & 2004 as many promoters had a first opportunity to see them perform live.

NASHVILLE, TN-Williams and Clark Expedition's own Blake Williams recently recorded on the latest Patty Loveless album, "Bluegrass and White Snow--A Mountain Christmas" due for release in November 2002. Blake played banjo and bass on several of the 13 cuts including Patty's version of "Joy To The World" with special guests Jon Randall and Emmylou Harris, and the title track, "Bluegrass and White Snow" featuring Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton. Other guests on the album include, Stuart Duncan, The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, Claire Lynch, Trisha Yearwood, Alan O'Bryant, Amy Grant and Vince Gill. "Bluegrass and White Snow" is produced by Emory Gordy, Jr., renowned studio musician and producer and also Patty's husband. Be sure to pick up this fine collection of new and traditional holiday tunes at your local music store.

NASHVILLE, TN-The popular website mandolincafe.com had nothing but great things to say about Bobby's mandolin

playing, calling him "an important figure in the mandolin world" and saying "Clark is a lesson in what a great bluegrass mandolin player can and should be."

SPARTA, TN-WILLIAMS & CLARK EXPEDITION played a concert and participated in dedication

ceremonies for a very nice memorial monument to Bluegrass legend Lester Flatt in his hometown of Sparta, TN. Also on hand were the Bressler Brothers and band from Emminence, MO.

GUTHRIE, OK- WILLIAMS & CLARK EXPEDITION had a wonderful time and went over big at the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival. Also on the bill were Vince Gill, Sam Bush, Byron Berline Band, Allison Brown and many other fine entertainers. Bobby Clark was reunited onstage with Vince and the Perry boys (Billy and Mike) for a Bluegrass ReVue jam. It was probably the first time all four were on stage together since they were teens. Byron and all the Guthrie folks sure know how to run a festival. It's got to be one of the best in the country. Check back right here and we promise to have pictures soon.