Diane Amov
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I spent most of my writing career laboring in the vineyard of advertising, where my projects have included web content, feature articles, press kits, direct response packages, catalog copy, and print advertising. I wrote for clients in the publishing, medical, self-help, high tech, and film industries.
Even so, I was a vocalist and a classically-trained flautist. I had done studio work and community theater, played in bands and orchestras, sung in choirs both sacred and secular, large and small. I had written and arranged music, and performed in several genres -- classical, folk, country, rock, jazz, and pop. I blogged on all of these musics and more in my own, now-defunct blog, FM.
Then, in 2006, a funny thing happened. I had been exposed to it all my life, but the bluegrass bug finally bit. Consequently, in 2008, I became a contributing writer for The Lonesome Road Review. Writing as "Maria Morgan Davis", I reviewed CDs in the bluegrass, Americana, folk, and singer/songwriter genres.
I've recently started a blog that focuses exclusively on bluegrass gospel. Jerusalem Tomorrow: The Bluegrass Gospel Blog is chock full of song spotlights, videos, CD reviews, news, and commentary on bluegrass gospel, scripture, and Christian culture. I hope to see my Suite101 readers there.
Latest Articles
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Bluegrass Gospel Songs About Redemption and Sin
A bluegrass gospel playlist of songs about sinners, hypocrites, Christians, the redeemed, and Jesus Christ.
Aug 2, 2011
- Diane Amov
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CD Review: Ravens & Crows, Dehlia Low's HIllbilly Americana
Dehlia Low puts the roots back in roots music with a singular new CD, Ravens and Crows.
Jul 26, 2011
- Diane Amov
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Review: 'Trail of Time Early Country' by The Twilite Broadcasters
The Twilite Broadcasters' new CD fuses the early country of The Monroe Brothers and the bluegrass of Bill Monroe with Garcia and Grisman.
Jul 19, 2011
- Diane Amov
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CD Review: The Bankesters Family Style Bluegrass
This bluegrass family band's third CD is an enjoyable mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, with help from The Grascals' Jamie Johnson.
Jul 13, 2011
- Diane Amov
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Review: Rock My Soul Bluegrass Gospel by Doyle Lawson
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver demonstrated their mastery of black, southern, and bluegrass gospel on 1981's Rock My Soul.
Jul 11, 2011
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A Bluegrass Playlist of Wedding Songs
Jim and Jesse, The Country Gentlemen, Ralph Stanley, and the hottest new bluegrass artists sing songs about enduring love.
Jul 6, 2011
- Diane Amov
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Banjo Man and Bluegrass Boy Butch Robins Uncensored
Banjo innovator and former Blue Grass Boy, Butch Robins, dishes about Bill Monroe and, most importantly, himself in What I Know 'Bout What I Know.
Jul 5, 2011
- Diane Amov
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A Fourth of July Playlist of Bluegrass Music
The Dillards, Jim and Jesse, Earl Scruggs and more get the Fourth of July party started with a bluegrass playlist.
Jun 29, 2011
- Diane Amov
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CD Review: Bluegrass Gospel From Coal Country
Coal Country plays traditional bluegrass gospel alongside alt-rock on their debut CD, Lay My Crown.
Jun 24, 2011
- Diane Amov
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Review: 'Farther Along' Bluegrass Gospel by The Church Sisters
The Church Sisters have turned a talent show win into a career and a new bluegrass gospel CD, Farther Along.
Jun 22, 2011
- Diane Amov
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