Lonesome River Band at the 2022 Florida Classic - photo © Bill Warren The Florida Classic – classic bluegrass, classic country, classic '50s rock, classic cars and trucks, and great people! The sound crew worked tirelessly all weekend. Larry Payton, Donnie Carver,
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Thursday at the 2022 Florida Classic
Dan Tyminski Band at the 2022 Florida Classic - photo © Bill Warren Thursday dawned warm and sunny for the 2022 Florida Classic, presented by Evans Media Source. The Classic is held in a park east of Brooksville, Florida. The show opened
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The Triumph of Assimilation – Mark Rubin
Mark Rubin, co-founder of the Austin, TX based Bad Livers and known by audiences as the Jew of Oklahoma, is recognized for his fusion of various styles of music. This is certainly the case with his third solo effort, The
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The Complete Tune Playing Toolkit for 5-String Banjo
Mel Bay Publications' latest banjo instruction manual is one that any serious three finger player could benefit from adding to their collection. The title is quite a mouthful, The Complete Tune Playing Toolkit for 5-String Banjo - A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering
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Bluegrass First Class is back with a bang in 2022
Dan Tyminski at the 2022 Bluegrass First Class - photo by Gary Hatley After being on hiatus last year due to the pandemic, Bluegrass First Class bounced back bigger and better than ever this past weekend. "It's been a long two years
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Palatka Bluegrass Festival, Spring 2022 report
Po' Ramblin' Boys at the Spring 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Palatka Bluegrass Festival had nearly picture perfect weather for their Spring 2022 event. It did get a little chilly Saturday evening, but there was not
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Get Yourself Outside – Yonder Mountain String Band
Only the most talented artists can effectively tread between past and present, and at the same time, attempt to foresee the future. Consequently, one must credit Yonder Mountain String Band with maintaining their reverence for the roots, while keeping their
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Thursday at the 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival
Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Rodeheaver Boys Ranch is one of the special venues for bluegrass festivals. It was established in 1950 and provides a home for boys that need
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Like a Flowing River – James Reams
James Reams' reputation as an auteur devoted to bluegrass and other traditional American musical forms is well established. Known to many as the "Ambassador of Bluegrass," he's plied his skills for the better part of the past 35 years. He’s
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The Freightliners in Eustis, FL
Alistair McCubbin with the Freighliners at "Dam" Smoker BBQ in Eustis, FL - photo © Bill Warren We had crossed paths with The Freightliners a couple years ago in Wintergarden, Florida, and caught up with them again in Eustis, Florida on Sunday