Toy Hearts have rocketed to a premier position among British bluegrass bands. In truth, their reach is more international in scope, with multiple trips to the US to perform, and regular touring on the European continent as well. There is much
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Merry Christmas from Roland White
Roland White is offering a mandolin Christmas gift to anyone who would like to add a holiday favorite to their repertoire. He has created a free online video lesson for Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, with an accompanying tab file downloadable
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Mark Twain – Words & Music
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), was an American author and humorist better known by his pen-name Mark Twain. He is best known for his novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (published in 1876) and its sequel Adventures
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The Spinney Brothers sign with Mountain Fever Records
Popular Canadian bluegrass band, The Spinney Brothers, have just signed on with Mountain Fever Records. Known as “Canada’s International Band,” the brothers hail from Nova Scotia, and are known for their sky-high harmonies. At first glance, one may be concerned
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The Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent
We had a chance to speak recently with Darrin Vincent about the next Dailey & Vincent CD, The Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent, due from Cracker Barrel on January 9. Mastering is being concluded now, so audio samples should begin
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Jerry Jams for Rex II
“Oh, oh, what I want to know is are you kind?” This famous line from the iconic song Uncle John’s Band, can easily be answered ‘Yes’ by the Rex Foundation, started by Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead 27 years
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Mike Henderson exits The Steeldrivers
Founding member Mike Henderson has announced his departure from The Steeldrivers. More details are expected from the band next week, but for now, this note from Mike on his web site is all that we have. Dear Friends and Fans, It sure has
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NewTown Does It Their Way
Many new bands throw a recording project together, use it to reach promoters and hit the road to perform and sell copies. Kati Penn and NewTown took a different approach – touring and playing for three years, honing their craft
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Album of the Week #3: Marty Stuart’s Busy Bee Café
I gave a teaser last week about my pick for this week’s Album Of The Week: Marty Stuart’s acoustic album, Busy Bee Café. It features guest work by some true legends in our industry. Earl Scruggs, Carl Jackson, Jerry Douglas, Alan O’Bryant,
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It’s Christmas Time Again
Troy Engle is not just a crack correspondent for Bluegrass Today, and an experienced Nashville producer and engineer. He's also a talented bluegrass picker, singer and songwriter who has spent a good bit of his life as a touring sideman