Author: Richard Thompson

Buck White’s funeral arrangements

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Buck White, who died on January 13, will be held on Tuesday, January 28,…

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The 2024 Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival coming soon 

Widely regarded as the leading bluegrass and old-time music event in Ireland, and one of the main such events outside North…

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Ben Eldridge passes 

Ben Eldridge, legendary banjo player and co-founder of the equally legendary Seldom Scene, passed away of natural causes on Sunday evening,…

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Al Jones passes 

Al Jones, perhaps best remembered for his work with Frank Necessary, passed away at his home in Whitetop, Virginia (Grayson County),…

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Len Holsclaw passes

Len Holsclaw, best known for being the manager of the Country Gentlemen from 1971 to 1998, passed away on February 19,…

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Audie Blaylock Celebration of Life next week

For those who wish to pay their respects to and honor the life and career of bluegrass legend Audie Blaylock, there…

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D for Dobro – Chris Eaton 

Following hot on the heels of 2023’s The UK & Ireland Dobro Celebration, comes D for Dobro, from Chris Eaton. Whereas…

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Buck Trent passes 

5-string banjo picker, down-home humorist, and entertainer extraordinaire Buck Trent passed away in Branson, Missouri, on October 9, 2023 (aged 85)….

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Loyal Jones passes 

Folklorist Loyal Jones, hailed as ‘the father of modern Appalachian studies,’ and an ‘indefatigable and beloved interpreter of Appalachian life and…

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Mike Henderson passes 

Mike Henderson, best recognized in bluegrass circles as a co-founder of The SteelDrivers, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday,…

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