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Phil Leadbetter back in the hospital – medical fund online
We had posted late last month that bluegrass reso-guitar hero and friend to all grassers, Phil Leadbetter, had been hospitalized for a variety of complaints, including a fear that rising calcium levels might portend a return of his blood cancer. While he was released to return home after a brief stay, he
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Flatt Lonesome’s road ending at home, for now
For a while Thursday, social media was buzzing with an intriguing prospect: That Flatt Lonesome had shifted gears and decided not to come off the road to focus on family life. Alas, the exit strategy is still in place, but Flatt Lonesome fans back in Alabama will get one more chance
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No Mountain Girl video from Dewey & Leslie Brown
During the 15 years we have been writing online, we have seen bluegrass use of music videos grow exponentially, from almost nonexistent in 2004 to a standard part of the promotional efforts for new recordings in 2019. During that time, we have also witnessed a revolution in video technology, with
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Ask Sonny Anything… three versions of Earl
Ask Sonny Anything is a recurring feature where our readers pose questions to the great Sonny Osborne, one half of the iconic Osborne Brothers who redefined bluegrass music in the 1960s, and noted banjo maven and collector of fine prewar instruments. Everyone is encouraged to pose queries of your own
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Cold video premiere from Breaking Grass
Mountain Fever Records has just released a new video from Breaking Grass, the title cut from their recent album, Cold. The lyrics and the video tell the story of a loving young couple, overjoyed to move into their first house, but before long, they begin to alternate between cozy affection and
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More photos from Bluegrass on the Grass 2019
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper at the 2019 Bluegrass on the Grass - photo by Frank Baker
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20 things you don’t know about LaTresa Smith
LaTresa Smith is an artist and songwriter, based in Middle Tennessee. She recently released her 3rd album, The Blood and The River, a 12-track collection...
Language Of The Heart from Jeff Brown
Turnberry Records has released a new single from Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome, which will be included on their upcoming album. It's a new song from...
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Albi & The Wolves push the parameters
The trio that refers to themselves as Albi & The Wolves could best be described as a band wholly guided by their instincts. Known in...
Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story
Most everyone who is a fan of bluegrass music knows that Michael Cleveland is blind; the fact is often briefly mentioned in bios and introductions,...
Austin Hefflefinger to Nu-Blu
Nu-Blu has made a serious commitment to the youth movement in bluegrass music by bringing 14 year old banjo picker, Austin Hefflefinger, into the band. Though...
High Mountain Hay Fever 2019 report
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at the 2019 High Mountain Hay Fever Festival in Colorado This report is a contribution from Kevin Slick, President of...
