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Author Archive: Guest Contributor
Occasionally, we have Guest Contributors who share their thoughts and experiences on Bluegrass Today.
Rhonda on George Jones
Rhonda Vincent shared this lovely remembrance of the late George Jones, which she has also published on her web site. I sit here overcome with sadness, as the news of the passing of George Jones seems to overwhelm my every thought. A song involuntarily comes [...]
Site navigation for artist web sites
Our friends at Bandzoogle have shared another set of critical factors for artists and bands to consider when creating or managing their web sites. This contribution comes from Dave Cool, Director of Artist Relations at Bandzoogle, and a recognized expert on online marketing. The Magic [...]
Life without Earl
This tribute to Earl Scruggs on the anniversary of his passing is a contribution from Jim Mills, a life-long student of Scruggs-style banjo, and a serious collector of the sort of pre war Gibson banjos that Earl played. Jim also maintains a large collection of [...]
Alvin Breeden remembered
This remembrance of Alvin Breeden, who passed away earlier this week, is a contribution from Geoff Stelling. Alvin played a Stelling banjo, and the two of them became friends Geoff moved his company to central Virginia in the early 1980s. Geoff combined a number of [...]
In which Tara journeys north to Joe Val
This first-timer’s overview of the 2013 Joe Val festival is a contribution from Tara Linhardt, noted mandolinist, instructor, filmmaker and Guinness World Record holder. Tara also took the many photos which accompany this piece. I decided to broaden my horizons and try some new festivals [...]
Del McCoury band in Alabama
These fine photos of The Del McCoury Band were taken by Todd Powers at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL on February 14. You can see more of Todd’s concert photos online.
A First-Class Reunion
This reflection on the Bluegrass Album band reunion in Asheville is a contribution from Alan Tompkins, prominent Texas bluegrass musician, impresario, and radio host. Mid-February weather in Dallas is usually great, some of the best each year, and not something I would normally leave (voluntarily) [...]
James Reams reflects
This piece, which started as a series of questions for James Reams from Richard Thompson, is in its final form a contribution from Kim Crecca. We hope to include similar artist profiles in the coming months Originally from southeastern Kentucky, James Reams arrived at New York’s [...]
Special C in the British Isles
Here’s another report from Greg Cahill on Special C’s ongoing tour of Ireland and the UK. We are having a wonderful time over here – as always. Last Thursday we played in a historic town called Limavady and then drove through the mountains to the [...]
Gooseneck Rockers
Frank Baker was on hand when Gooseneck Rockers performed at The Holly Inn in Mount Holly Springs, PA this past weekend (1/19/13), and sent along this gallery of photos. The Rockers are a new group, featuring veteran performers Tom Adams on guitar, Marshall Wilborn on [...]
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