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Allegheny Drifters Day declared in Pittsburgh
April 14 was a big day for The Allegheny Drifters. After 15 years performing together, the day was proclaimed as Allegheny Drifters Day by the Mayor of their home town of Pittsburgh. The band played an anniversary concert that day, complete with cake, which also celebrated Drifters mandolin man Bob Artis' 50th
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The Narrow Bridge video from Nefesh Mountain
Nefesh Mountain has released another video from their latest album, Beneath The Open Sky. Like all their music, the video highlights the husband-and-wife team of Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg. She sings, and he plays banjo and guitar, and together they create an alluring harmony that combines their love for bluegrass
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Kristy Cox scores with Ricochet
When I reviewed Part of Me from Kristy Cox two years ago, I ended with these words about her work with songwriter and producer Jerry Salley: “I can’t wait to hear what Cox comes up with next. And here’s hoping she brings Salley along for the ride. This is one of
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Sunset Park designated a Pennsylvania landmark
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has approved the placement of a marker at Sunset Park, the site of the famed country and bluegrass music park in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in recognition of its historical significance. Sunset Park was built in 1939 (and opened the following year) by G. Roy Waltman,
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Hey… can you help an artist out?
Several weeks ago I wrote a column about bluegrass financing (save all your oxymoron jokes for another time!), and we got into an interesting discussion in the comments section below, which I’d like to pick up on, expand upon, then possibly distort, exaggerate, and then just make up a bunch
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Yonder Mountain offers free tracks from Spring Tour ’18
Jamgrass favorites Yonder Mountain String Band has a special treat for the fans and followers. After completing the 2018 Spring Tour along the west coast, and recording all the shows as is their habit, they have culled the tracks, picked the best, and released them on soundcloud for free listening. As
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Brien Fain passes
Brien Fain, a popular old time banjoist from Stuart, VA, died on April 18 following a prolonged illness. He was 46 years of age. A native...
Was Nots drops from King James Boys
Pinecastle Records has released a single from one of their more recent signees, The King James Boys from Cowpens, South Carolina. The Boys perform a hybrid...
Announcing Behind The Mic Entertainment
Dawn Mac, bluegrass radio host and owner/operator of Bluegrass Planet Radio, has announced a new venture. She has launched Behind The Mic Entertainment, with her...
Bill Monroe – The Blue Grass Man in September
After well over 15 years of research, fact-checking, and writing, the publication date for the long-awaited Bill Monroe biography by Tom Ewing is now known...
Borrowed Tyme to Bonfire Recording – new single released
Bonfire Recording Company has announced the signing of Indiana bluegrass band Borrowed Tyme to the label. Located in Greenville, SC, Bonfire is owned by Pinecastle...
Nu-Blu in Flat Rock, MI
The Huron Valley Eagles Club in Flat Rock, Michigan has hosted many of the great bluegrass acts in its storied history. Bill Monroe, Charley Waller,...
