Author: Brance

  • Greg Blaylock joins Josh Williams Band

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    A recent post on JoshWilliamsMusic.com lists Greg Blaylock as the newest member of the band. Blaylock is a young resophonic guitar player I got in touch with Josh as asked him about Greg. He tells me Greg joined the band

  • Del McCoury giveaway closing

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    If you haven't yet entered our Best of Del McCoury giveaway, today is your last chance. I'll be closing the entry form this evening before I go to bed, and the last round of winners will be chosen. Many thanks go

  • Skaggs CD signing at Cracker Barrel

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    For those who are close to Pigeon Forge, TN, Ricky Skaggs will be appearing at the Cracker Barrel on Highway 441 this Friday evening from 7-8:30 PM. Skaggs recently released a new CD on the Cracker Barrel label. The CD, titled

  • Bikes & Bluegrass

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    Many celebrations took place around the country this holiday weekend. I'm sure bluegrass was well represented at many of them. In Milwaukee, WI the celebration included both bluegrass and Harleys. The Harley Davidson 105th anniversary celebration was held in downtown Milwaukee

  • McCoury Music Club

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    Del McCoury has always been hip to the younger crowd, and it seems he's staying that way. While fans download and trade bootlegs of live recordings, many artists see this as detracting from their CD sales. Other industry people see

  • Honoring Ernest V. Stoneman

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    Ernest V. Stoneman's contributions to the musical heritage of 20th century America cannot be ignored. He was among the first rural performers to record and release his music. He practically defined the "three chords and the truth" approach to songwriting.

  • Audie Blaylock CD expected in early 2009

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    Rural Rhythm Records has announced plans for an early 2009 release of a new CD from Audie Blaylock & Redline. A single from the new CD, Lonesome Weary Heart, has already been released to radio and is currently charting. All

  • Jim Lauderdale in studio

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    Grammy winning singer/songwriter, Jim Lauderdale is currently in the studio finishing up the vocals on a new bluegrass recording. I'm told the recording is shaping up even stronger than his last outing, The Bluegrass Diaries. Lauderdale's approach to songwriting and recording

  • Pandora.com facing the end?

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    I've made no secret of the fact that I like Pandora.com. The internet radio service is one of my two favorite (iLike is the other) ways to discover new music. Pandora might be shutting down soon however. With the increase in

  • The Best of Del McCoury – enter to win

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    Ten days ago we began a multi-week promotion to give away copies of the new Best of Del McCoury CD from GrooveGrass Records. Last week's winners have been notified and their CDs are on the way. Tomorrow we'll be drawing 10