Kenny Baker, perhaps the most celebrated fiddler in the history of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, died today at 1:30 p.m. (EDT) in Nashville, after suffering a stroke earlier this week. He was 85 years of age. For at least two
Author: John Lawless
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Two free tracks from Bearfoot
Bearfoot is giving away two free tracks on their Facebook page, both from their upcoming album, American Story, scheduled for an October release on Compass. Well, one is a track from the CD (When You're Away), and the other is a
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Just how big are The Avett Brothers anyway?
If you follow the music scene that exists on the outer edges of bluegrass, acoustic, folk and Americana music, you are likely familiar with The Avett Brothers. What began as a trio with banjo prominently featured has developed into a
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Donna Ulisse on WFDU
We just got a note from Carol Beaugard about this morning's edition of Lonesome Pine RFD on WFDU, broadcasting in the New York City market from Fairleigh Dickinson in New Jersey. "Donna Ulisse is going to be my special live phone
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Steve and the Rangers July 4 video
PBS has posted online video of the July 4 performance by Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers at the Capitol Fourth celebration in Washington, DC. They were given a lengthy spot on the program, and played three numbers before the
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National Anthem from Dailey & Vincent
Writing yesterday about Mountain Heart singing The Star Spangled Banner at the Martinsville Speedway led me to this video of Dailey & Vincent's version at the 2010 CMA Music Festival. It was shot last summer, but Jamie said that he's just
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Charlie Moore biography in the works
Travers Chandler is at work on a biography of Charlie Moore, likely the first to be compiled for this influential bluegrass artist. Charlie was a popular performer in the 1960s and '70, with his band The Dixie Partners, and as a
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Sam Bush to host 2011 IBMA Aards
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that Sam Bush will be this year's host at their annual International Bluegrass Music Awards show, September 29 in Nashville. This will be his second time at the podium for the awards show;
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Mountain Heart, Marshall Tucker rock the house
July 4 was a big day for Mountain Heart lead vocalist Josh Shilling. The band was booked to open for southern rockers Marshall Tucker Band in Josh's hometown of Martinsville, VA, at the fabled Martinsville Speedway. For several years before he
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Sneak peek from new Darin & Brooke CD
Darin & Brooke Aldridge have let loose a song from their upcoming So Much In Between CD, due August 16 from Crossroads. It was recorded by their road band, with Darin on guitar, Brooke on mandolin, Chris Bryant on banjo, Dwayne