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20 Things You Didn’t Know about The Roe Family Singers
Pinecastle Records recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a good-time, old-time hillbilly band led by wife-and-husband Kim and Quillan Roe, featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging. They are often joined by Rob Davis on jug; Kurt Froehlich on mandolin; Dan Gaarder on vocals, lead guitar, and mandolin; Joe Hayes
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Original Martin factory added to National Register of Historic Places
The original Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, PA has just been listed on The National Register of Historic Places. This is the property known within the company as The North Street plant, located at the intersection of North and Main streets in Nazareth. The land was purchased in 1857 by C.F. Martin,
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DCBU announces Mike Auldridge contest winners
Three well-known young pickers are the top winners in the 2018 Mike Auldridge Instrumental Composition Contest, sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union. David Benedict of Mile Twelve won the $500 first place prize for The Golden Angle, according to an announcement by DCBU President Randy Barrett. Second place and $250 went to
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Royal Traveller – Missy Raines
Missy Raines’ reputation as both a bassist and one of bluegrass’ most preferred partisans is well known of course, but such is her skill that her abilities as a singer and songwriter are sadly underrated. Royal Traveller offers opportunity to remedy that situation while providing Raines a chance to break
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Swing, Swing Rudolph with The Cody Sisters
The Cody Sisters of Colorado had an idea for a holiday treat for people who don't like regular Christmas music. Is there such an animal? The girls took their guitars in hand, and worked up a swinging instrumental version of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, a la Chet Atkins, and offer
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John McCutcheon summons the spirit of Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger once said of his friend John McCutcheon, “John is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader. And not just incidentally, he is committed to helping hard-working people everywhere to organize and push this world in a
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Old Man Hoback’s Farm video from Williamson Branch
Pinecastle Records has released a new music video from Williamson Branch, featuring the second track on their current release, Free. This talented family band consists of...
Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies ends up in the snow
Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers at 2018 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Bill Warren Friday and Saturday at Bluegrass Christmas in the...
Back Home At Christmas Time from Epilogue
This remembrance from the recording of Epilogue: a Tribute to John Duffey comes from Akira Otsuka. Together with Ronnie Freeland, he spent 15 years recording this loving...
Bluegrass Heritage Festival is moving indoors
The popular Bluegrass Heritage Festival in Dallas, TX has announced that they are moving everything indoors for 2019 and beyond. The new site of the festival...
California Report – Phil Salazar
Phil Salazar (on fiddle), with Phil Salazar & The Kin Folk This month we are thrilled to chat with Southern California bluegrass legend musician and instructor,...
Track Premiere – Just A Dream from Lonely Heartstring Band
Rounder Records has released a first single today from the upcoming Smoke & Ashes album by the Lonely Heartstring Band. The Boston-based group approaches bluegrass with...
