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California Report: Jody Stecher discusses his new release and a lot more
Brooklyn born, San Francisco-based Jody Stecher is an old-time, bluegrass, traditional music artist like no other. He plays mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and guitar and has a long list of credentials, not the least of which is playing mandolin and singing in the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band. Jody and spouse/duet partner
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Bill Monroe’s Ol’ Mandolin – Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road are proud carriers of tradition in the world of bluegrass music, with many of their past hits proclaiming a love for classic grass and the sounds of an earlier era. Their newest effort from Pinecastle, Bill Monroe’s Ol' Mandolin, is no different. Namechecking some of
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Starry Southern Nights video from Rock Hearts
In celebration of last week's release of their debut album, New England's Rock Hearts have produced a music video for the title track, Starry Southern Nights. It's a tender and somewhat sombre track, telling the story of a lonely old man who has lost his beloved wife, still visits their favorite
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One Way Rider video from Phil Leadbetter & The All Stars of Bluegrass
Pinecastle Records has released a new music video today for Phil Leadbetter & The All Stars of Bluegrass and their latest single, One Way Rider. The All Stars include Uncle Phil on reso-guitar, with Alan Bibey on mandolin, Robert Hale on guitar, Jason Burleson on banjo, and the late Steve Gulley
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Darin & Brooke Aldridge find a new home with Billy Blue Records
When one of the hottest bluegrass acts signs with arguably the hottest bluegrass label, can anyone really be surprised? It seemed to be a matter of when, not if. When, it turns out, is today, with the announcement that Darin & Brooke Aldridge are joining the growing stable of notable artists
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Track Premiere: Mary Evelyn from Wes Corbett’s banjo project
Wes Corbett, banjo player with the Sam Bush Band, has a banjo solo project coming December 4 called Cascade. He has graciously agreed to let us share the first single today, Mary Evelyn, a highly lyrical banjo tune he recorded with Paul Kowert on bass, Sierra Hull on mandolin, Alex Hargreaves
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Terry Baucom celebrates new album and 50 years in bluegrass music
You're right. Terry Baucom doesn't look likes he's old enough to have 50 years in bluegrass under his belt. And that's just counting his true...
Bandcamp launches new live streaming service for artists
Bandcamp, the popular artist-centered web site that allows bands to sell their CDs and downloads under their own control, has announced a new ticketed live...
Tray Wellington to Mountain Home Music
Mountain Home Music Company has announced the signing of North Carolina banjoist Tray Wellington to the label. Still a student in the Bluegrass, Old Time &...
On The Run video from Daniel Crabtree
Who doesn't love a good bluegrass prison song? Our genre has plenty of good ones. Now Daniel Crabtree has a new addition, an escaped prisoner...
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: The Wortmann Brothers play their bluegrass in German
Sometimes, all it takes is determined devotion to live a life that finds meaning in music. That's what it took for the Wortmann Brothers, Frank...
