Sixstring Country dot com Aims at Learn to Play Nashville Hits
Holland natives Tony Bakker and Ryan Beuschel launched sixstringcountry dot com a learn to play site featuring current Nashville songs. Bakker demos all tutorials on video with two high res cameras, while Beuschel handles licensing through ASCAP connections to secure rights and revenue sharing. The service asks for 9.95 monthly or 99.95 yearly and targets 1000 subscribers in year one with 32 songs now online.
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Tim McGraw
Taylor Swift
Jason Aldean
Lady Antebellum
Blake Shelton
Bon Jovi
Kid Rock
Sheryl Crow
Uncle Cracker
Hootie & the Blowfish
Darius Rucker
Justin Bieber
Rascal Flatts
Tony Bakker
Ryan Beuschel
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Sixstringcountry.com
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Hope College
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Afghan insurgents exploit openings as US forces shrink
Washington reports Taliban adoption of deadlier IED tactics as U.S. combat role shrinks, aided by ground assets and aero stats grounding. Pentagon officials say insurgents can invest time alighting more lethal, targeted attacks on vehicles and bases, despite overall declines in IED incidents and casualties. A Kandahar strike killed five American soldiers in an armored vehicle, illustrating the evolving threat.
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Mercy Wheel forms alt country band in Nashville roots scene
Chris Bakker, a Holland Christian High graduate, forms The Mercy Wheel in Nashville. The group debuted at Our Brewing Company at 76 E Eighth St and has booked more local shows. They return to Our Brewing on Aug 9 and play New Holland Brewing Pub on Aug 31. Bakker also plays with Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church praise band.
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Holland
New Holland Brewing
Eighth St
Holland Heights
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City weighs fencing and rules for busy Smallenburg Park
The city considers a black vinyl coated chain link fence with lighted security cameras and a site monitor to curb after hours activity at Smallenburg Park. Proposals include closing at 10 p.m., more police presence, and fees to use the skate park. Police report 25 calls since summer start with six fights. park remains heavily used.
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Parks and Recreation
Andy Kenyon
Robert Buursma
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Smallenburg Park
Bouws Pool
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Holland
Dennis R.J. Geppert
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