5/12/2021
Grammy Award-winner Rawlings ‘proud to have grown up’ in N.S.
David Rawlings, originally from North Smithfield, and his partner, Gillian Welch, won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album this year for “All the Good Times.” (Photo courtesy of Alysse Gafkjen)
NORTH SMITHFIELD – For David Rawlings and his partner, Gillian Welch, their roots in folk music run as strong and deep as the call of the open road.
The two have shared the stage with such musical greats as Emmylou Harris and Joan Baez and they often find themselves on the short list of featured collaborators with other musicians of their genre. Their style, which has alternately been described as country, bluegrass and Americana, won them a Grammy this year for “All the Good Times,” a collection of covers released in the midst of the pandemic last summer.
Published May 6, 2021, 4:01 PM
Qs or quarantines (with different classifications) have drastically affected the hospitality industry this past year, especially hotels that missed out on events, special holidays, and two summer seasons. But even with the restrictions imposed by government, the hotels in Metro Manila did not just become stagnant and helplessly allowed their corners to be filled with cobwebs and dust. While others became quarantine facilities, some hotels took this “break” to upgrade their facilities, train their staff, or put in place new service improvements in preparation for the time when “revenge tourism” explodes after the pandemic.
While hotels may not yet receive staycation guests, their restaurants (especially those with outdoor seating) have been busy creating new menus and culinary treats. They are not missing out on this year’s Mother’s Day celebration. Available for dine-in (in limited capacity, so better reserve early) or take out, enjoy th