Author: John Lawless

  • Made it!

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    Brance and I have landed at IBMA. There's plenty going on, and we even picked up some news to share. Look for some more posting shortly, once we have a bite to eat.

  • New CD releases

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    We've got a stack of new recordings to check out during the drive to Nashville, and we'll pass along some comments during the week. In the stack are Raising Sand from Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Bill Emerson & The Sweet

  • Bluegrass Today at IBMA

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    Brance and I are on our way to Nashville this morning, heading for the IBMA World Of Bluegrass Convention and trade show which kicks off today. We won't be exhibiting during the trade show this year, and will be able

  • Sam Bush on GAC today

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    Look for Sam Bush on GAC TV this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. He'll be on their Edge of Country show to talk with host Kylie Harris about his hosting the IBMA Awards Show on Thursday, and to preview the debut

  • Auldridge/Book share Musicians Tips

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    Dobro master Mike Auldridge and Infamous Stringdusters bass man Travis Book share their insights in the two most recent editions of Musicians Tips on BluegrassCountry.org. Travis talks about taking bass solos, while Mike's tips focus on questions of sound reinforcement. Previous

  • Haggard talks bluegrass with Sun-Times

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    Today's (9/30) edition of The Chicago Sun-Times has an interview with Merle Haggard, primarily about his upcoming CD release, The Bluegrass Sessions, due out this coming Tuesday (10/2) on McCoury Music. In the interview, the Sun-Times' Dave Hoekstra talks with the

  • daileyvincent.com goes live

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    We just got a note from Jamie Dailey to say that their official band web site is now up and operational at www.daileyvincent.com. You can check their performance schedule, read biographical information on each of the band members and find out

  • Marty Stuart to host XM show

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    Country and bluegrass stalwart Marty Stuart has signed on to host a one hour weekly radio program on XM Satellite Radio. Marty Stuart's American Odyssey will debut on Friday, October 5 at 8:00 a.m. on XM's classic country channel, America

  • Punch Brothers dates posted

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    The first new set of post-Nickel Creek dates for Punch Brothers, the latest nom de guerre for Chris Thile's merry band of super-pickers, have been posted online. They show one date in New York City next weekend, a New Years Eve

  • Dailey Vincent band signs with Rounder

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    It has just been announced that The Dailey Vincent Band (Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent) have signed with Rounder Records to release their debut, self-titled CD in January 2008. In addition to Jamie and Darrin, the band features Jeff Parker on