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RidgeFest benefit show this weekend
Tragedy has been a part of the human experience throughout all of history. When families and communities lose their own, there is a primal pain that ensues, especially when young folks are involved. War, disaster, accident or malice, it matters very little when people you love [...]
Longview All-Star Jam Caps Off Spring S.O.I.M.F.
In 1998, a team of bluegrass all-stars who reawakened the world to the sounds of traditional bluegrass were the big winners at the IBMA Awards Show. Bringing home Recorded Event of the Year and Song of the Year honors that year, Longview ruled the world [...]
Barry Crabtree to James King
Banjo picker Barry Crabtree is working now with the James King Band. After memorable stints with Larry Sparks and Wildfire, Barry took a few years away from playing music, though he did some shows with Harley Allen around Nashville, and filled in with a number [...]
Services for Shelby King
Following on yesterday’s sorrowful news about the death of Shelby Ann King, daughter of bluegrass icon James King and his ex-wife, Renee, we now have information about visitation and funeral arrangements. There will be a private, family-only service on Thursday (12/13). On Friday, the family will [...]
A Year-Long Treat
At this time when competition for your dollar bills is relentless, promotional tools are becoming all the more innovative. And bluegrass music is no different. Two years ago the Bluegrass Calendar offered access to some audio clips, one for each month of the year. For the 2013 [...]
James King suffers a parent’s worst nightmare
Tragic news this morning from a bluegrass icon. James King’s 18 year old daughter, Shelby Ann, was killed last night in an automobile accident in Amelia County, VA. According to Julie King, James’ wife and Shelby’s stepmother, Shelby was driving home from work last night [...]
Roger Bass passes
Sad news from Florida… Local bluegrass icon Roger Bass has died at age 70, one day before his 71st birthday. Mark Horn, Vice President of the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association shares this report: “Roger Bass passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16 in Punta Gorda, Florida [...]
Last Day At Sea
Lorraine Jordan and Julie King have agreed to send along a bluegrass travelogue this week from the First Quality Bluegrass Cruise, underway now in the Caribbean. To read all of their reports, just follow this link. The First Quality Bluegrass Cruise is almost over. As I type, we are rounding [...]
Second Port – Belize
Lorraine Jordan and Julie King have agreed to send along a bluegrass travelogue this week from the First Quality Bluegrass Cruise, underway now in the Caribbean. To read all of their reports, just follow this link. Another fine day of rest was had by all in Belize. If you’ve never [...]
First Port – Cozumel Mexico
Lorraine Jordan and Julie King have agreed to send along a bluegrass travelogue this week from the First Quality Bluegrass Cruise, underway now in the Caribbean. To read all of their reports, just follow this link. The Dream docked at 10:00 a.m. today, followed by a lovely stroll through the [...]
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