Author: Richard Thompson

The Country Pickers say farewell

Originally formed as a duo in 1960, The Country Pickers are a legendary band from Basel, Switzerland. They have played extensively…

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European Bluegrass Music Association to be dissolved

The European Bluegrass Music Association (EBMA) Board is to recommend to the membership that EBMA should be dissolved. In a special…

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Songwriter Bill Castle passes 

After a spell of declining health, prolific bluegrass song writer Bill Castle passed away at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Maysville,…

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On This Day #68 – Muleskinner Live

On this day … On February 13, 1973, Muleskinner – the first super group of bluegrass music – made its debut…

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Rosta Capek presents… a great anniversary concert in Prague!

Prague-based banjo and mandolin builder, Rosťa Čapek, is having a double celebration in the spring – his 55th birthday, and the…

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Gary Adams passes

Michigan-area bluegrass musician Gary Adams passed away on Monday, January 23. He had very recently been diagnosed with an aggressive brain…

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George Portz passes

Illinois fiddler and bluegrass promoter George Portz passed away on January 9, 2023, from a heart attack, just two days after…

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Vivian Williams passes

Vivian Williams, fiddler, composer, recording artist, and writer, passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 84. She had…

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Carl Pagter passes 

Co-founder of the California Bluegrass Association (CBA), Carl Pagter passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Virginia. He was 89…

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Dean Phillips to Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass

Stewartstown, PA native Dean Phillips has been announced as the new banjo player with Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass. The…

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#1 Bluegrass Music Charts

Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music

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