Author: John Curtis Goad

Pickin’ for Styx at Meadowgreen Park

Many of central and eastern Kentucky’s bluegrass favorites will come together this Saturday, November 2, at Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park at…

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PaigePro guitar capo

LIke most guitar players, I’ve used all sorts of capos throughout my life. I currently own vintage spring-activated Eltons (think Jimmy…

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Ralph II to offer festival discount to miners

The Dr. Ralph Stanley Memorial Day Weekend festival held on Smith Ridge in McClure, Virginia, has celebrated the music of the…

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God Fearing Heathen – Dan Tyminski

After a fairly lengthy absence from the bluegrass scene, Dan Tyminski began a long-awaited return to touring and recording recently, both…

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Let Time Ride – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

In a recent conversation with Joe Mullins about his latest album, Let Time Ride, he told me, “I’ve never been more…

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When I’m Gone at the Jettie Baker Center

There have been plenty of events in bluegrass music history that live on as legendary, even magical, moments when the genre…

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Lovin’ of the Game – Michael Cleveland

Michael Cleveland is generally associated with fiery, traditional-leaning fiddle playing – often the faster and more attention-grabbing, the better. While his…

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Railroad Town – Jr Williams

One of my hands-down favorite songs from the past year was Jr Williams’s Railroad Town Without a Train, the poignant story…

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Changes – Amanda Cook

One of the brightest voices in bluegrass music in recent years has been Amanda Cook, who has continually offered fans a…

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New Chapter – Cedar Hill

With so many bluegrass roots in states like Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee, many folks often forget that the Ozarks of…

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