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Doyle Lawson at ETSU
There are not many music genres in which fans are able to consistently interact with their heroes face-to-face, and even less where stars and legends will willingly sit down and talk or play music with fans. Thankfully, bluegrass is one of those genres. It’s not [...]
In the Waiting – Kelley Nelson
Since its beginnings, bluegrass has been closely connected to Gospel music, with many performers choosing to always include one or two Gospel songs on their records. Entirely Gospel albums have also been quite popular with bluegrass fans. Vocalist Kelley Nelson, a southwest Virginia native who [...]
God Didn’t Choose Sides
Music about the Civil War is a staple of bluegrass and folk music. There are some memorable songs and terrific collections that recall the pain and anguish of brother fighting brother. But I’m pretty sure there’s never been anything like God Didn’t Choose Sides, the [...]
God Didn’t Choose Sides has second Lincoln tie-in
To celebrate the launch of God Didn’t Choose Sides Vol. 1: Civil War True Stories About Real People the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum (ALLM) will welcome some of the nation’s top bluegrass artists for a special benefit music [...]
Dave Adkins at SPBGMA
Things were hopping in the lobby of the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville last night here at SPBGMA. We caught Dave Adkins & Republik Steele in a lobby alcove performing their current single, The Way I Roll.
God Didn’t Choose Sides
Rural Rhythm is preparing a new all-star project for a February 12 release. God Didn’t Choose Sides offers 13 tracks, each a new composition dealing with stories and characters from the US Civil War, picked and sung by a who’s who of contemporary bluegrass artists. The fascination [...]
New single from Kelley Nelson
Virginia songwriter Kelley Nelson has released a single ahead of her upcoming album, In The Waiting. The song is The Son is Always With Me in the Mine, written by Sandy Shortridge. Steve Gulley produced the all-Gospel project, which was recorded at his studio, The Curve. Assisting were Tim [...]
Tim Stafford remembers Doc
This remembrance of the great Doc Watson comes from Tim Stafford, guitarist with Blue Highway and co-author of Still Inside – The Tony Rice Story. Doc Watson set the mold for flatpicking, and it was pretty much an accident. But not because he couldn’t play; [...]
Blue Yodel #16 – 20 Questions with Tim Stafford
We start a new feature this week with 20 Questions. When I write biographical articles on bluegrass stars I have to ask predictable questions, which means I usually get predictable answers. For this feature, I ask questions the artist may not have expected. You’re welcome [...]
Tim Stafford remembers Hazel Dickens
Tim Stafford shared these thoughts on the passing of Hazel Dickens. Hazel Dickens. One of a kind. With the passing of Harley Allen a few weeks ago and now Hazel, I feel like a page is being turned in the history of bluegrass and bluegrass [...]
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