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kevin miller (Kevin) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

I like all types of music, but bluegrass and folk seem to be my favorites. We have a network with local jams just about every week around here. The music is awesome, but it's the great people I meet that reward me the most. Guitar... mandolin... harmonica... and lots of singing. Keep on strumming!

BLOG: Happy New Year from Motel 5 1/2!!!

kevin miller (Kevin) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:21:00 EST

Lots of folks wonder why we named our family bluegrass band Motel 5 1/2. Well... it's the kids' fault. We were on our way to our first open mike up in the big town of Sedro Woolley, WA, and I told Forrest and Aida to come up with a name for our band, so we could sign in. On the freeway, we drove by a Motel 6, and it sounded cool. Problem is... that name is already taken, and we don't really stack up to fancy motels like that. We're more the type to sleep in a tent or under the stars. So we...

BLOG: Motel 5 1/2 Live in Darrington!!!

kevin miller (Kevin) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:44:23 EST

You can watch our latest gig at the Darrington Bluegrass Festival on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1VRabdn2AU We had a good solid week of picken and grinnin'. Can't wait until next year!

BLOG: Motel 5 1/2 at Darrington Bluegrass Festival!

kevin miller (Kevin) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:23:05 EST

Our family band recently performed on open mic at the Darrington Bluegrass Festival in the North Cascades. We had a great week of camping and pickin' with some of the greatest people on Earth. We were fortunate to have one of the best fiddlers, Steve Saba, from British Columbia, help us out. What a great new friend we found! Mike Edwards, our cousin is the best washtub bass player in this territory. Not only does he excel with great rhythm and tone, he can get your laundry done for you in...

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kevin miller (Kevin) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:19:07 EST

wooly56 wrote on Sun Jan 3, 2010 @ 11:19 AM:

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Kevin, You poor man. I hope you can get it out of her before its to late. Possum, please don't ruin good grits with possum gravy. I never could get past the look in their eyes and those nasty teeth, but this is what you do to prepare O'possum. You put the possum in a cage for about two weeks and feed him corn bread and buttermilk. This gets all the other stuff they eat like dead midnight boy and chicken poop out of their system. Then you have to roll the possum in hot asshes to singe the hair off and scrape the hide. You don't skin possum. Then you bake him with sweet potatoes. The first thing I cought in one was a skunk so you are lucky, but I would rather eat skunk. In the 30's possum keep a lot of people from starving. Wooly
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scott59 wrote on Sun Jan 3, 2010 @ 10:38 AM:
Hey Kevin! Just listened to Lonesome Road Blues. Awesome! Great slideshow too! Best wishes for a great new year! Scott
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wooly56 wrote on Fri Jan 1, 2010 @ 11:40 AM:
Hey Kevin, Man don't go down in history as a one hit wonder. Its a brave new year! didn't Midnight boy have a girl friend you could write about? Wooly
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patty53 wrote on Thu Dec 31, 2009 @ 10:05 PM:
Hi Kevin Great song it took me back to the day in out back yard with my daddy friend make music . hope you have a great 2010 year cant way to see what the next song is . and i though of you went i was cook the green awhile ago patty
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pinedog wrote on Thu Dec 31, 2009 @ 07:50 AM:

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Happy New Year!! Hope that 2010 is a great one for you and your family Kevin...and may you write lots more great songs like Midnight Boy! Stop over and check out the new slide show of "2009 in review" here on the ol' homestead when ya have a chance. Cheers!
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Brett Service wrote on Thu Dec 31, 2009 @ 12:16 AM:
Hey Kevin, Wishing you and your talented family all the best in 2010! "Lonesome Road Blues" is fantastic! peace, Brett
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wooly56 wrote on Tue Dec 29, 2009 @ 05:22 PM:
Lonsom Road Blues! First tune I learned to pick on a banjo when I was 5 years old. I was 24 before I new it had words. You and yours are doing a great job Kevin. Hope Santa was good to you. Wooly
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painted water wrote on Sun Dec 27, 2009 @ 07:44 PM:
Hi Kevin! Thanks for the invite to your latest song. I enjoyed it and left a comment! I have a few new tracks myself. 'Ilana's Mansion' very relaxing and my personal favorite 'Wind Runner'. Feel free to give a listen if you get a chance. I hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy new year! -Ian
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dreamsdriver wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2009 @ 01:47 PM:
Hi Kevin Hope you have a great Christmas and a successful New Year. Enjoy the season with your family and friends. Best Regards, Jose
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cherubini wrote on Sun Dec 6, 2009 @ 01:22 PM:
Hi Kevin, how are you, my friend? I would you glad to invite to hear my new piece, a "Eery time of Christmas". Hope it pleasure you. I wish you a nice yuletide and lot of health and happy in new year 2010. Jiri :-)
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cherubini wrote on Sun Nov 29, 2009 @ 04:11 AM:
Hi Kevin, how are you? I am looking forward to your new song! If you will, come pleas to hear at my page a new record from my italian friend, tenor Callegari. :-) Have a nice week. Jiri
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pinedog wrote on Sat Nov 14, 2009 @ 12:15 PM:
Hi Kevin...Just droppin' by to say hello...nothing new musically here but hopefully soon. Just can't get into recording when the ground is still bare and it's nice outside and there is still opportunity for more homestead work. Hope all is well with you and you are getting ready to treat us all to more of your fine tunes! Take care buddy.
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gabe stenziano wrote on Sun Nov 8, 2009 @ 01:30 AM:
Hi Kevin. put up a new song today called 'in the morning'. hope all is well with you and yours. take care,gabe
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martino vergnaghi wrote on Wed Oct 21, 2009 @ 04:26 AM:
Good morning Mr.Miller, I hope you are fine! I just wanted to let you know I uploaded a new piece on my page, PARADISE LOST. It is the new single of my album BLUE STAR: I hope you will enjoy it; it is like a taste of the entire CD (which will be on sale in about 4/6 weeks)! Here, you can find the link to 30'' song samples for every piece of the album. http://www.lastfm.it/music/martino+vergnaghi/BLUE+STAR Thank you very much for your support: I hope to hear from you soon! Martino
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muskie wrote on Sat Oct 17, 2009 @ 12:37 PM:
Hey Kevin, After loosing my job of over 30 years with the city as a supervisor I posted this new one to express my gratitude.LOL It's called " Used to be Mine"... I hope you like it... Your Friend, BOB
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cherubini wrote on Tue Oct 13, 2009 @ 02:20 PM:
Hi Kevin, how are you, my friend? Hope you are well! If you like famous sacral songs and Italian tenors, then come pleas visit my page, I glad you one introduce - Guglielmo Callegari... :-) Have a nice day! Jiri
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patty53 wrote on Fri Sep 25, 2009 @ 10:34 PM:
Hi kevin how are you hope you allright saw your picture they where great look like you had a good time .
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cherubini wrote on Wed Sep 23, 2009 @ 12:39 PM:
Hi Kevin, how are you, my friend? Today I after a long pause again added a new music to my page - the Bohemian capriccio. Hope it pleasure you. Have a nice day! Jiri :-)
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dreamsdriver wrote on Tue Sep 22, 2009 @ 06:06 PM:
Hi Kevin,Hope you're doing fine Realy enjoy your video and wish you and your family All the best, Jose
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jbholgate wrote on Sat Sep 12, 2009 @ 08:52 AM:
Hey Kev, hope things are well with you. had a bit of a reunion with the rock band I was in 25 years ago (Que Decree). A week of recording and general mayhem - it happens every 5 or 6 years. If you get a chance, stop by and check out 'Unstable' and 'Not to be played'. Bit of a slide show of the week's recording too. Cheers. - John
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