November 2008
Sherwin's New Christmas Single "Global Warming Christmas" -
Released to Radio November 14th
Global Warming or Climate Change?
The controversy continues and this holiday season Santa finds himself smack dab in the middle of
it all! The snows melting at the North Pole, the EPA's checking his factory emissions and even the
reindeer will be subjected to emissions tests.
Sherwin's new holiday single "Global Warming Christmas" pokes humorous fun at Santa's
misfortune without taking a position on this slippery subject. Embarking on his 53rd year in music,
Sherwin continues to venture into new musical accompaniment styles as he again enters the
holiday music arena with a mellow, yet authorative vocal, surrounded by Caribbean rhythms
accented with steel drums.
Penned by Glenn Dykstra, (a South Dakota native living in Missouri) Brittany Allyn and Sherwin
Linton, the Caribbean flavor of this little ditty will definitely take the chill out of your holidays!
Recorded at Hill Top Studios in Nashville, Sherwin called on his long time friends Gregg Galbriath
and Sonny Garish plus other members of Nashville's musical A Team to lend their expertise to this
timely song. Radio release is scheduled for Friday, November 14th . Call your local disc jockey to
make your request.
To get your very own CD single enclosed in an artistically humorous picture sleeve designed by
renowned illustrator Bill Hauser send $5.00 plus $2.50 shipping to:
Black Gold Records
P.O. Box 48100
Minneapolis, MN 55448
The song "Global Warming Christmas" is also available for download from ITunes.
Click here
for a
sample.
Sherwin's Mastery Bridge Endorsement
Sherwin would like to extend sincere thanks to our friend John "Woodie" Woodland at
who has done an endorsement install of their new bridge (designed for
Fender Jazzmaster, Mustang and Bigsby-fitted Telecasters) into Sherwin's 1959 Jazzmaster. Unlike
the previous rock post assembly bridges, the Mastery Bridge posts fit snugly into the diameter of
vintage and modern Fender-style thimbles, ensuring the bridge does not change position during
performances or between string changes. Sherwin is totally sold and will install this bridge on all of
his Jazzmaster models. Sherwin said, "Because of the dynamic transfer of string vibrations directly
through the bridge to the body of the guitar there is a much greater tonal spectrum and vibrance
emitting from the guitar both acoustically and when electrified." Sherwin said he observed this
phenomenon immediately. If you own a Jazzmaster, Mustang or Bigsby Tele this bridge is a must to
own!
July 2008
Summer fairs and festivals
Our summer fair and festival tour is in full swing. Sherwin and "The Cotton Kings" have just finished
six days at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, North Dakota. It was great to visit with so many of
our North Dakota fans and friends and to have the time to meet a bunch of new ones too! We were
excited to visit on air with Merrill Piepkorn on Prairie Public Radio. Merrill has a great one hour
show called "Hear It Now" that broadcasts live from the fair and is aired statewide.
April 2008
Sherwin Awarded Texas 2008 FAME Entertainer of the Year
Sherwin was named "Entertainer of the Year" at the first ever FAME
Awards Show & Ceremony held on February 14th at the
International Convention Center in Pharr, Texas. FAME (Families
Advocating Moral Entertainment) passed out awards to winners in
over 25 categories, honoring country and bluegrass musicians and
comedians who perform in Texas's Rio Grande Valley, Nashville,
TN, Branson, MO, and Mountain View, AR (a center of music and
arts in the Ozark Mountains). Sherwin has performed in Texas for
decades including annual tours of the Rio Grande Valley during the
past seven winters. Sherwin remarked about taking home the top
award, "I love Texas and I thank all the friends and fans for their
ongoing support. This was a real surprise and I'm honored."
Other winners of FAME Awards included Ray Benson's "Ride With
Bob" (a tribute to Bob Wills) for "Show of the Year" and Jerry
Douglas for "Dobro Player of the Year."
(pictured at left)
Sherwin, Pam and Dick Moebakken 2008 FAME
Awards - Pharr, Texas
Nominees for FAME Awards must meet exemplary standards that are set with the whole family in
mind. FAME states that it is "not a religious group, but rather a group who believes in freedom of
religion, freedom of speech and the pursuit of happiness with out suggestive verbal and/or visual
presentations."
The inaugural FAME Awards Show & Ceremony featured live performances and presentations of
awards, and is scheduled to return for its second annual installment in 2009. Sherwin performed a
portion of his popular "Tribute to Johnny Cash" during the show.
Rick Johnson Inducted Into Mid-America Music Hall of Fame
We want to congratulate our drummer Rick Johnson on his
upcoming induction into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame
(Formerly the Minnesota Rock/Country Hall of Fame.) Rick is
being inducted with the group C. A. Quintet on Friday, May 2,
2008. The festivities begin at 6:00 PM. The C.A. Quintet will
perform prior to their induction on the 9:00 PM segment. C.A.
Quintet performed from 1966 - 1971 garnering the hit single
"Mickey's Monkey" and the LP "Trip Through Hell." The
legendary LP, "Trip Through Hell" recorded on the Candy Floss
label in 1969 is recognized world wide for it's collectable
value. Most copies sell for $1500.00 - $2500.00 each! For
more information on this event visit the Mid-America Music
Hall of Fame web site
rockcountryhall.com
.
Congratulations Rick, it's great to have you as a "Cotton King!"
Cleo Bee & "The Honeycomb" Reunion Show
Many Sherwin Linton fans will remember Cleo Bee who was a very important part of Sherwin's
show back in the 1960's and 1970's. Following her tours with the Sherwin Linton Show, Cleo
formed her own group "Cleo Bee & The Honeycomb" and had many years of music success. "The
Honeycomb" became the house entertainers at the famous "Louie's Inn" in Dresser, WI from 1974
through 1977. After 31 years this group will reunite for one evening of entertainment at the
Trollhaugen Ski Resort & Convention Center on August 2, 2008.
Sherwin with "Dylan" the Dino.
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