Many thanks to the Byrne family of Ireland, who run the bluegrass concert promotion company, My Grass Is Blue. For the past several years they have brought US bands over to tour in Ireland and England, and had expanded for
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Tony Rice – a giant among us; his peers react
The night Tony Rice first made grown men cry was in September 2013. In a speech marking his induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, Rice labored through his early remarks in the raspy, broken voice we had become
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Remembering Alex Trebek with Bluegrass Jeopardy
In honor of the late, beloved game show host, Alex Trebek, here is a bluegrass version of Jeopardy. Sorry... no real prize money here. Remember this IS bluegrass. But at least maybe it will test your knowledge of the genre,
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Bonnie Lou Moore remembered
‘Bonnie Lou’ Margaret Moore, of the east Tennessee region country/bluegrass/Gospel duo, Bonnie Lou & Buster, passed away on September 21, 2020, aged 93. Born Margaret Louise Bell on June 4, 1927, she was a native of Etowah, North Carolina. As a
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Phil Leadbetter and Pinecastle offer new single as benefit for Steve Gulley’s family
Reso-guitar legend Phil Leadbetter has come up with a perfect way to honor his dear friend, the recently deceased Steve Gulley. Steve and Phil had been friends since boyhood, and worked together for years as founding members of Grasstowne. Realizing the
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Steve Gulley funeral arrangements
Funeral arrangements for Steve Gulley have been announced. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 23, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with funeral services to follow at the Claiborne - Overholt Funeral Home Chapel, New Tazewell, Tennessee. The Rev.
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Some further thoughts on the passing of Steve Gulley
The passing on Tuesday evening of Steve Gulley, bluegrass singer, songwriter, band leader, and all around great guy, has really had a profound impact on the bluegrass community. As our obituary on Tuesday night said, Steve was well loved by everyone
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The Grascals remember Charlie Daniels
The country, bluegrass, Gospel, and roots music communities are all mourning the unexpected loss of Charlie Daniels this week. A member of both the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, Charlie Daniels passed away at the
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Charlie Daniels – a look back with Wichita Rutherford
Back in 2005, a mysterious character popped up in the bluegrass world, appearing unexpectedly all over Nashville, often in the company of celebrated bluegrass artists. He went by the name of Wichita Rutherford, and put himself forward as the lead
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Lester Woodie remembered
Lester Woodie passed away on March 23, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital Lynchburg, Virginia. He was 86 years old and had been ailing with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Lester Gene Woodie was born September 20, 1931, in western North Carolina,