The bluegrass music industry has been hit hard by the sudden announcement on January 29 that Pinecastle Records was shutting down, with only 2 days notice. The decision was made by the family of Tom Riggs, who founded the company
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Two last CDs from Pinecastle
We posted last Friday with the sad news that Pinecastle Records was closing its doors, effective February 1, after 20 years producing and marketing bluegrass music worldwide. The company was started in 1989 by Tom Riggs after a successful career as
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Another Eddie Adcock benefit
A second benefit concert for Eddie Adcock, who is experiencing multiple medical issues, has been arranged for Thursday, February 4. The concert, going under the name of McReynolds Memorial Bluegrass Music Spectacular, is to be hosted by bluegrass veteran Jesse McReynolds,
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Darrell Sanders and Larry Stephenson – a Virginians reunion
We got a note recently from Aaron Kilmer, sound tech with West Virginia's Stoney Creek. He shared a story about Darrell Sanders, the band's banjo picker, and his reunion earlier this month with Larry Stephenson with whom he had performed in
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First issue of BMP for 2010
The January/February 2010 issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles is on newstands now, with Larry Stephenson's smiling face on the cover. Larry speaks about his career in bluegrass as he contemplates the release of his 20th Anniversary CD in a lengthy interview,
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Adam Haynes to Larry Stephenson
Well that didn't take long... Adam Haynes is barely gone from Dailey & Vincent, and has now hooked up with The Larry Stephenson Band. He'll be playing fiddle and sharing in the vocal duties along with Kyle Perkins on bass, Kevin
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Larry Stephenson under the knife
Larry Stephenson will be spending his Thanksgiving week learning how to eat left-handed. He recently underwent surgery to deal with a nagging problem which he is hoping will now be resolved, taking him out of action for several weeks. We'll let Larry
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Red Carpet 2009: Larry Stephenson
Here's another in our series of 2009 Red Carpet videos. These were filmed immediately prior to the IBMA Award Show. This particular video features Doug McKelway interviewing Larry Stephenson. http://media.libsyn.com/media/thegrasscast/stephenson.flv
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Bluegrass bands gather for special fan
Bluegrass lovers have long cherished the close bond that exists between the performers and the fans, something that is cultivated and fostered on both sides. Folks new to the music marvel at how approachable the artists are, and how much
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Prayers for Sterling Belcher
Dreama Stephenson, née Belcher, sent along some sad news about her dad, Sterling Belcher. Sterling has been hosting the Bluegrass In The Pines Festival near Rocky Mount, VA for the past 29 years, and has hordes of friends and business acquaintances