Following an invitation that the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) extended to its members that they share a memory from “75 years of bluegrass,” we thought that we would collect a few to share with you. Kathy Kallick is a co-founder
Author: Richard Thompson
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On The Road: A Tribute To John Hartford
John Hartford, a four-time Grammy award winner, is fondly remembered in the music community, influencing scores of musicians across generations through his country-folk song-writing, old-time /early bluegrass music, as well as his dynamic live performances. There have been many Hartford
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Moments in Bluegrass BG75 #1 – Pete Wernick recalls Fincastle Festival
Following an invitation that the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) extended to its members that they share a memory from “75 years of bluegrass,” we thought that we would collect a few to share with you. Pete Wernick (Dr Banjo) played
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On This Day #61 – the first CBA festival
On this day …. On June 18, 1976 the first California Bluegrass Association Festival began. The three-day event (June 18th - 20th) was staged at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, north-east of Sacramento, California, and the performers were Josh Graves, Good
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Industrial Strength Bluegrass – Southwestern Ohio’s Musical Legacy
The Fall 2020 catalog from the world-renowned University of Illinois Press (UIP) is now available and the most notable feature for bluegrass music enthusiasts is the inclusion of the book, Industrial Strength Bluegrass, about bluegrass music’s legacy in south-western Ohio. Sub-titled
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On This Day #60 – Steve Earle and Del McCoury
On this day … On May 21, 1999, Steve Earle accompanied by The Del McCoury Band performed at the Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, England, in a UK tour to promote their recently released collaboration, The Mountain (E-Squared /
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Brayden Williamson endorsed by Black Diamond Strings
Young up-and-coming bluegrass artist Brayden Williamson is now being endorsed by Black Diamond Strings, currently manufactured by Santa Rosa, California-based string manufacturer Sfarzo Guitar Strings Company. Williamson, who was recently the subject of a Young Uns feature at Bluegrass Today, explains what
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Rebel Records delivers 10 deep catalog recordings to global radio
Charlottesville, VA based Rebel Records has linked up with AirPlay Direct, the premiere digital delivery/distribution provider of bluegrass music for worldwide radio. Their agreement will see several back-catalog titles released during the next year. Initially, ten ‘deep catalogue’ recordings have been
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Richard Greene photographer
Richard Greene is well known as an innovative and influential fiddle player who first attained prominence with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys in 1966. Alongside his musical life Greene has, starting as a young teenager, been obsessed with
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On This Day #58 – Country Gazette in London
On this day .. On April 19, 1976, Country Gazette played at 8th The International Festival of Country Music at the Empire Pool (re-named the Wembley Arena in 1978), Wembley, London. The band consisted of Roger Bush (bass), Alan Munde (banjo), Kenny