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Doyle Lawson’s 2021 Festival returns bluegrass to normalcy
With North Carolina vaccines up and COVID cases down, the state is gradually rolling back restrictions and outdoor events are returning. One of those is the 41st Annual Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Festival held at the Denton Farm Park in the central part of the state. During the quarantine of
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God Bless All The Little Children from Irene Kelley
Just in time for Mother's Day, bluegrass singer/songwriter Irene Kelley is re-releasing her 1994 album of acoustic lullabies called Goodnight, Little One. Long time fans will recall that Kelley stepped away from the music business when her daughters, Justyna and Sara Jean, were young to give them the attention that only
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Somewhere Beyond the Blue – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers is one of the most consistent bands in bluegrass music. Whenever they release an album, you know exactly what you're going to get – top-tier, traditional-leaning bluegrass, powered by Mullins's solid banjo and supported by some of the best musicians in the business. The
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Josh Williams on his departure from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
We finally caught up with Josh Williams last night to discuss his surprise announcement over the weekend that he was leaving his position as guitarist and vocalist with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. In fact, Josh isn't so much leaving Rhonda, a gig that means a great deal to him, but
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Ask Sonny Anything… celebrating The Chief’s 100th column!
Good morning Chief, well it's finally here... Ask Sonny # 100! On behalf of all our readers, your fans and admirers around the world, Mr. Lawless and myself, please accept our heartfelt thanks for this weekly journey through the pages of bluegrass history. The many stories recorded here will be
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Nick Chandler & Delivered to Mosaic Artist Agency
The Mosaic Artist Agency in Nashville has announced the signing of Nick Chandler & Delivered for booking representation. Nick and the guys specialize in traditional bluegrass, and have five albums to their credit, the most recent of which, Inside The Lines, is on 615 Hideaway Records. Like many bluegrass acts, they
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Albino Skunk Festival bike race to benefit Patton Wages
South Carolina's Albino Skunk Festival has announced that proceeds from their annual charity bicycle ride, deTour deSkunk, will be donated this year to Patton Wages,...
Deeper Shade of Blue to Pinecastle Records, with new single
Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of North Carolina grassers Deeper Shade of Blue, along with a new single from the band. With a two decade...
Christopher Jones adapts Bach’s Goldberg Variations for mandolin
It is every artist's dream to think that their creations will remain in the public's mind years after they pass from this earth. There has...
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Belgium’s Borderline Breakdown Band
Belgium may be a relatively small country, especially compared to its immediate neighbors, but its enthusiasm for bluegrass still looms large. One need look no further...
Phil Leadbetter to Mountain Home Music Company
Mountain Home Music Company has announced the signing of three-time IBMA Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year, Phil Leadbetter, to the label. New recordings with...
Back to the Ozarks – Lillyanne McCool
I have never been to the self-acclaimed Folk Music Capital of the World, Mountain View, Arkansas, but after hearing 17 year old Lillyanne McCool’s album, Back...
