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ProPik introduces new finger and thumb pick models
Deering Banjos is introducing three new models for their ProPik line of banjo accessories, just in time for the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. While ProPik has been known for years for innovative designs in banjo picks, these three new picks are meant for pickers who prefer the traditional look and
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Ashby Frank to Mountain Home with new single, Midnight Highway
Mountain Home Music has announced the signing of bluegrass songwriter and perennial sideman Ashby Frank, along with a debut single from his upcoming album. Growing up in central North Carolina, Frank was something of a prodigy as a teenager on mandolin, though he is proficient on multiple instruments and as a
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James Price passes
Noted bluegrass fiddler, and former Clinch Mountain Boy, Jame Price has died today at his home in West Virginia. He was 57 years of age. According to his son, Mason, James went to sleep and never woke up. At this point no medical cause has been explored. Though his eight years with
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Track Premiere: Carried Away by Amanda Cook
Mountain Fever Records has a new single tomorrow from Amanda Cook, Carried Away, which we are delighted to premiere today for our readers. It's one from popular bluegrass songwriters Paula Breedlove and Brad Davis, and it serves as the second track release for Cook's next project, Changes. The story is one
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Yonderings – Joe’s Truck Stop
Founded by Joe Macheret (vocals, guitar, big head banjo, fiddle, percussion), Joe's Truck Stop is a decidedly homegrown affair. Yonderlings, the third album by the Cincinnati-based band — which also includes musicians Andrew McPheters (harmony vocals, 5-string banjo), June Youngblood (harmony vocals, upright bass), Stephen "Tebbs" Karney (dobro, pedal steel
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Danny Paisley fund-raising campaign launched
On Friday (May 20, 2022) we posted a report about Danny Paisley and his announcement that he is suffering with throat cancer. During the weekend, Darby Brandli and a few other California Bluegrass Association members have launched a fund-raising campaign to support Paisley as he undergoes a course of chemotherapy and
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Headin’ Home Fest launching this fall in Georgia
Here's another debut festival launching this year. It's wonderful to see new events springing up again following the end of the pandemic shutdowns. Headin' Home Bluegrass,...
Danny Paisley diagnosed with throat cancer
Sad news to report about a beloved bluegrass artist. Danny Paisley has been diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer. He is scheduled to begin treatment shortly. Speaking earlier today...
Don Rigsby on American Idol Sunday night supporting Noah Thompson
Kentucky bluegrass artist Don Rigsby is set to appear on this Sunday's American Idol broadcast, in support of a young man he knows back home,...
Final set of images for Gettysburg, Spring ’22
Junior Sisk at the May 2022 Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival - photo by Frank Baker Here is our final batch of photos taken by Frank Baker at...
Jay Starling to Leftover Salmon
Jay Starling - photo by Andrew Wyatt Venerable jamgrass legends Leftover Salmon have announced the addition of Virginia reso-guitar man and vocalist Jay Starling to the...
I Should Have Started Yesterday from Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive
It's single time again for North Carolina banjo legend Terry Baucom and his Dukes of Drive, the second from their upcoming album, offering another taste...
