While it would be nice if life could consist of all bluegrass, all the time, that's definitely not the reality for most musicians. In their off time, many bluegrass musicians have other careers, often somehow related to the music business.
Author: John Curtis Goad
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Time Moves On – Johnny Staats
Johnny Staats is likely best known for being a bluegrass picking UPS truck driver. After the release of his first album, Wires and Wood, in 2000, this West Virginia mandolin player found himself featured in the New York Times, the
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Locks for Likes with Flamekeeper
The tales of road antics from bluegrass musicians are many, from J.D. Crowe putting toy cars in Phil Leadbetter’s dobro to Keith Whitley impersonating the late Lester Flatt over CB radio to Earl Scruggs’ tour bus. Similar situations often arise
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Bluegrass Weather Report bloopers
We know that the life of a Bluegrass Today Special Correspondent looks glamorous from the outside, but as this blooper reel demonstrates, it’s actually a fairly tough slog. If you see our Special Bluegrass Correspondent out and about, give him a
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Cry of the Loon & Other Original Songs About Maine
Bluegrass bands often show pride for their home state, with Tennessee, North Carolina, and of course, Kentucky, all frequently mentioned in bluegrass tunes. However, a state just slightly to the north is the subject of a new collection with bluegrass
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Sons of Bluegrass bus fund
Over the years, bluegrass bands have used a wide variety of modes of transportation. From Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys packed into cars with a bass strapped on top, to the comfortable tour buses used today by bands
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Bluegrass Weather Report – 2/22/13
In addition to updates on a pair of weekend festivals, our Very Special Correspondent introduces a new character to the Bluegrass Weather Report.
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Another Song – Cumberland Gap Connection
Cumberland Gap Connection first hit the national bluegrass scene in 2011 with the release of A Whole Lotta Lonesome on Kindred Records. Now signed with Mountain Fever Records, this eastern Kentucky–based band is poised to receive more attention with their
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Bluegrass Album Band returns in fine style
This is the first of two articles about the historic reunion of The Bluegrass Album Band this past weekend in North Carolina. There's no better way to start the Bluegrass Album Band reunion than with the crack of Crowe's banjo kicking
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Bluegrass Weather Report for Feb. 15
Once again, here is our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with a look at where you'll find some hot pickin' on this winter weekend.