Album of the Week #23 – Keith Whitley’s Sad Songs & Waltzes
This past week (May 9th) marked the 23rd anniversary of the passing of Keith Whitley. Every time his honest voice is heard, people across the globe wonder why he had to leave us so early in life. He joined the likes of Hank Williams, Carter [...]
Putumayo Bluegrass Collection searches for new ears
You might not agree with all of the song selections and artist choices on Putumayo’s Bluegrass Collection, which comes out May 22, but you have to acknowledge that Putumayo founder Dan Storper is getting the music we love in front of a lot of potential [...]
Isaac Cantor did not grow up playing bluegrass music like many prominent musicians within the genre, but once he picked up the banjo at age 17, he was hooked. Soon he became consumed with learning everything there was to know about his chosen instrument, and [...]
Album of the Week #22 – The Lonesome River Band’s One Step Forward
Don’t worry everyone. I didn’t go anywhere. I know there was no Album of the Week last week. Another semester of college is wrapping up and I was bogged down studying the Cold War presidents, the difference between “new federalism” and “dynamic conservatism,” and writing [...]
Callin’ Me Back Home – Lou Reid & Carolina
From performing alongside the likes of Doyle Lawson, Ricky Skaggs and Vern Gosdin, Lou Reid has shared the stage with some of the best in bluegrass and country music. Today, in addition to being a member of the Seldom Scene, Lou fronts his own band, [...]
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Big Lick Scruggs tribute video
Here’s video of the Earl Scruggs tribute held last weekend at the Big Lick Festival in North Carolina. We published some photos yesterday taken by Laura Tate Ridge, and now comes this 27-minute video of the stage presentation, hosted by Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long. In addition [...]
Earl Scruggs in the Congressional Record
Harold Rogers, a 16 term Congressman representing the 5th District in Kentucky, had the following tribute to Earl Scruggs read into the Congressional Record on April 17. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Earl Scruggs, who passed away on [...]
Banjo Stylin’ – Porchlight Sessions
The producers of the upcoming Porchlight Sessions film have assembled this set of outtakes from the many hours of footage they shot as a tribute to Earl Scruggs. You’ll see comments and music from Chris Pandolfi, Béla Fleck and Alison Brown – not just about [...]
Back in 1989, former Blue Grass Boy Doug Hutchens taped a lengthy interview with Earl Scruggs that ran on Doug’s radio show – which went by the clever title, Bluegrass Today. The occasion of Earl’s passing has prompted Doug to make the audio from this [...]
The day we all knew was inevitable has come, but knowing it’s coming doesn’t make it any easier when it does. It doesn’t seem possible, but this man I only met for a few brief minutes probably had more impact on the direction my life [...]
