Canada has quite an active bluegrass scene, with musicians and festivals to be found across the majority of the country. Quite a few groups make their home in the province of Ontario, including the celebrated band Hard Ryde. The band
Author: John Curtis Goad
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Uneven Road – Mark Houser
Singer-songwriter Mark Houser has bluegrass running through his veins. As Lester Flatt’s cousin, it’s no surprise that he has spent his whole life listening to bluegrass music. Though he has previously recorded a country album and written several songs which
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Doc Watson collection being assembled
When Doc Watson passed away in May 2012, the world of traditional music lost one of its most beloved figures. Doc had quite a prolific career, recording albums both as a solo artist and with his son Merle, as well
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Carolina Moonrise – Jim Lauderdale
Throughout his career, celebrated songwriter and roots musician Jim Lauderdale has danced between genres, releasing albums which touch on Americana, country, and bluegrass. For his latest release, Carolina Moonrise, he has turned once again to bluegrass, providing listeners with a
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SPBGMA 2013 wrap up
SPBGMA 2013 is all over but for the unpacking, washing of clothes... and posting of video. Here's a final look at the scene on the ground from John Goad.
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SPBGMA video report
Here's our Very Special Bluegrass Correspondent, John Goad, with a report from the first day at SPBGMA. Get you some!
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Bluegrass Weather Report – February 1, 2013
Here's your Bluegrass Weather Report for the big SPBGMA weekend in Nashville. There's snow on the ground this morning, and lots of music in the air.
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Nail By Nail – Nu-Blu
When most bluegrass fans think of husband and wife teams, the names Kenny and Amanda Smith or Darin and Brooke Aldridge spring to mind. However, another couple is quickly making a name for themselves in the bluegrass world, as leaders
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Indescribable – Todd Taylor
Who’s the world record setting banjoist with 5 Grammy nominations that you may have never heard of? That's Spartanburg, South Carolina native Todd Taylor. Having established the Guinness World Record for “fastest banjo player” at 210 beats per minute with
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Bluegrass Weather Report: January 25, 2013
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with good news for this weekend, unless you're in the path of a winter storm.