What's more Christmasy than a bunch of banjos? Isn't the first thought in your mind when December rolls around? Well Irish folk band We Banjo 3, who developed their name from three members of the four being given to pick the
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Rudiger Helbig banjo strings from Ortega
Rüdiger Helbig may be the most popular banjo picker in Germany, so much so that he is credited for helping create and nurture the bluegrass scene in Western Europe. His band, Huckleberry Five, tours the continent bringing American-style music to appreciative
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Three ReFlecktions on Béla and Abigail in Frederick
This set of reflections on a Béla Fleck/Abigail Washburn concert is a first contribution from Jen Hughes, a new writer we hope to feature semi-regularly at Bluegrass Today. Perfectionism I have always thought Béla Fleck is a perfectionist. I came to this
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Huber introduces the Classic 58
Huber Banjos, whose Truetone series has been patterned after vintage prewar instruments, has introduced a model styled after the classic Bow Tie banjo introduced when widespread production resumed after WWII. In this case, it's The Classic 58, what most connoisseurs view as the definitive
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Straight Up Strings announces distribution plans
Roger Siminoff's Straight Up Strings has announced Elderly Instruments as the exclusive online retailer for their new banjo and mandolin string sets. These are the sets that Roger designed to ensure that each string - or set of pairs for mandolin -
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Free Bluegrass Backing Tracks
Banjo player Simon Mitchinson has launched a new web site offering free backing tracks for bluegrass musicians who need a resource for practicing their instruments. At present he has 72 jam favorites posted, mostly banjo and fiddle tunes, in a variety
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The Day The Banjo Dies from Roni Stoneman
Roni Stoneman has released a single from her upcoming bluegrass album, which answers the autobiographical question, "Have you ever thought about retiring?" Written by her long time guitarist, Ronnie Buff, The Day The Banjo Dies makes it plenty clear that Roni
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Avenue of the Giants – Russ Carson
Kentucky Thunder banjo player Russ Carson might not yet be recognized among the giants of the five string community, but it seems likely from his latest Patuxent CD, Avenue of the Giants, that he'll soon be counted in their number. This talented young picker
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Thalia Capos coming soon
How many times have you thought up an idea for a "better mousetrap," envisioning a new product or a product enhancement that might find a niche in the marketplace? Perhaps you were out fishing when a design for a better lure
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Glenn Gibson says goodbye to Flamekeeper
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper have announced that Glenn Gibson, who has played banjo with the band this past three years, is leaving the group. He will do his last show tonight at the Festival of the Riverboats in Louisville, KY. In addition