April 6, 2012 Although the winter of 2011/2012 was exceptionally mild and easy on our woodpiles, there has been another development that has caused us more concern that 18 inches of snow and 30 below zero temperatures. Due to an unexpected illness,Junior will not be joining Beartracks for our summer season. He is undergoing treatment and is expected to fully recover at the conclusion of his treatment. We are very thankful for that. As you would expect, Julie and I are very disappointed that our cousin, friend and Bear-mate won't be here to endure our crazy antics this summer. BUT, thanks to our friends, Eric and Leigh Gibson, (not only exceptional singers and songwriters, but wonderful people) we found an excellent replacement for the summer. Kevin Maul, an extraordinary dobro player from the Albany area, will be joining us this summer. Kevin has toured extensively with Robin and Linda Williams, played on Austin City Limits, NPR's Prairie Home Companion and on the Grand Ole Opry. Kevin brought his dobros and skill up to our Bear cave yesterday and we had a very successful practice. We also found out he is a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor, AND, that he loves to eat as much as we do. You can check him out at www.kevinmaul.com. We are anxious to see our fans and friends on the bluegrass circuit this summer. We promise that Julie will have new, even spiffier, boots and that we will do our utmost to deliver the same Beartracks' sound we have developed over the last 8 years.	95476 visits so far
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