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Austin Heffelfinger to Nu-Blu
Nu-Blu has made a serious commitment to the youth movement in bluegrass music by bringing 14 year old banjo picker, Austin Hefflefinger, into the band. Though he may be young, Austin is already an accomplished musician, having been recognized as the Maryland State Banjo champion in both 2017 and 2018, and the first
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High Mountain Hay Fever 2019 report
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at the 2019 High Mountain Hay Fever Festival in Colorado This report is a contribution from Kevin Slick, President of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society and member of Annie Savage & Savage Hearts. High Mountain Hay Fever is one of Colorado's favorite festivals for many reasons.
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Introducing The Gina Furtado Project
Following on the news last week that Gina Furtado would be leaving Chris Jones & The Night Drivers comes the announcement of her own performing outfit, The Gina Furtado Project. They will be touring in support of Gina's recordings, and the new Mountain Home record due in September, consisting primarily of her
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Happy Birthday Peter Rowans!
Every year about this time, beneath the West Marin sky, Peter Rowan puts on a Bluegrass BBQ birthday bash for fans, friends, and family to stop by and eat, drink, and pick. Peter’s birthday is on July 4, but this year the party was on July 5, as always at
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Bluegrass Lyrics Quiz – Do you listen at all?
I touched on this issue in the introduction to last week’s column rerun: people aren’t listening to the lyrics of bluegrass songs. By “people” I mean human beings, obviously, but specifically the people who are fans of bluegrass music, and in many cases the musicians themselves. I’ve written about this
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2019 Bluegrass on the Grass at Dickinson College
Becky Buller at the 2019 Bluegrass on the Grass at Dickinson College - photo by Frank Baker
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Big Family presents bluegrass in all its majesty
This past weekend I made the trek to Owensboro in northwestern Kentucky to visit the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and attend the premiere of...
One last party for Eileen Carson Schatz
Eileen Carson Schatz always knew how to throw a party. The one she planned for Monday was one those fortunate enough to attend will talk...
Stories and Traditions – Sons Of The South
Stories and Traditions is the new CD from North Carolina-based Sons of the South. The band has a long history of over 50 years. Though...
Broke Down in Arkansas from Missy Armstrong
It looks like Missy Armstrong is back, at least to the bluegrass radio world. The incandescent songbird has been a true bright light in the...
Daryl Mosley to depart The Farm Hands
The Farm Hands have announced the imminent departure of bass player and vocalist, Daryl Mosley. After touring with the band this past 9 years, Daryl has...
Is it Jason Barie… or is it Superman?
Jason Barie, the young fiddler with Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, has put together a clever little video to promote his upcoming album release. Pieces,...
