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  • Rich-R-Tone Records box set, 1946-1954, in September

    Great news for bluegrass historians and collectors of early bluegrass recordings! The Bear Family label in Germany is preparing to release an important compilation CD box set encompassing all the records offered by Rich-R-Tone during the important post war period of 1946-1954, which includes many influential early bluegrass sides. Titled Various -

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  • Leitchfield – new single from Danny Roberts

    Grascals mandolinist Danny Roberts has a new tune to share, one he wrote called Leitchfield, his latest single for Mountain Home Music. In describing the track, Roberts addressed a common issue that confronts tunewriters - what to call a new composition after it's been recorded. "When I wrote this tune, I didn't

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  • Greg Rich talks banjos, and the demise of The Music Link

    Greg Rich has had a long and intimate relationship with the banjo and bluegrass instrument-making business. A skilled craftsman, his work as a banjo builder, and especially as an engraver, woodcarver, and fingerboard painter, are at the apex of the industry. He may be one of the few, if not

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  • Kaz Inaba’s 50 Years in Bluegrass in Japan

    Kaz Inaba at Kobe Shushinkan in Kobe, Japan (6/28/25) Leading Japanese bluegrass artist Kazuhiro Inaba shared some information, photos, and videos from a series of all star concerts he headlined last month in Japan, all in celebration of his 50th year performing bluegrass in his home country. My 50 Years in Bluegrass

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  • Alison Krauss & Union Station on CBS Mornings

    Earlier today, CBS Mornings aired the Alison Krauss interview they recorded this spring with show correspondent Anthony Mason. While the band was rehearsing for this summer's tour in Nashville, Mason visited them in the studio to capture conversations with Alison, and all of the members of her band. Some music is

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  • That’s What Kentucky Means to Me from Hammertowne

    Kentucky's Hammertowne has a new single which sings the praises of their home state, entitled That's What Kentucky Means to Me, with guest vocals from a number of the commonwealth's living bluegrass heroes. Hammertowne is a festival favorite all over the state, and beyond, playing together since 2012 when they assembled

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