Leo Duffy, one half of the English bluegrass duo, the Duffy Brothers, passed away on Saturday, August 17 from bowel cancer, which had only very recently been diagnosed. The Duffy brothers, Leo (banjo) and Ray (guitar), mixed bluegrass music – with
Author: Richard Thompson
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Rural Rhythm announces the Heritage Collection Series
Rural Rhythm Records has announced the launch of the Heritage Collection Series, which features material taken from the label's archives, re-packaged in CD format. These so-called "classic album reissues" will help to keep traditional roots music alive and preserved for
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Old Crow Medicine Show to Opry roster
In a move that may come as a surprise to some, the seven-piece string band Old Crow Medicine Show has been invited to become a cast member of the Grand Ole Opry. The invitation was extended on Friday August 1, by
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Smithsonian Folkways releases Classic Banjo
Smithsonian Folkways has announced the release of the 30-track Classic Banjo (SFW 40209), a compilation that captures the great versatility of the banjo and its part in shaping American musical identity, including the instrument's vital role in the 1960s folk
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Bobby Slone Remembered
Following the reports of the passing of Bobby Slone there has been a lot of expression of sadness and a sharing of wonderful memories of times spent with, and listening to Slone through the years. Two of his close friends share
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Bobby Slone: A Bluegrass Life
Bobby Slone was born June 13, 1936, in Pike County, Kentucky, and passed away on Monday, August 12, due to rectal cancer. A left hander, Robert 'Bobby' Slone was an important member of one of the most influential modern bluegrass bands:
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Bobby Slone passes
We have learned that fiddle and bass player Bobby Slone passed away yesterday (12 August). He was suffering with cancer and had been ill for some time. Slone is most famous for his part in the J.D. Crowe and the New
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John Lockaby to Clear Mountain View Music Festival
John Lockaby, who recently resigned his position as partner in Deep River Management, a bluegrass-centered agency representing up-and-coming artists, has now resigned his post at National Bluegrass to become Operational Manager for the existing Clear Mountain View Music Festival and
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George Shuffler inducted into Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass HoF
This report on bluegrass icon George Shuffler is a contribution from Richard Thompson and James Alan Shelton. Crosspicking bluegrass guitar pioneer George Shuffler is to be inducted into Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at a
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Gospel Choices #2 – Gary Reid’s five favorite gospel songs
Here’s the second episode of a periodic feature, where we ask bluegrass personalities to choose their top five bluegrass gospel songs. This week we hear from Gary B Reid, an award winning writer with a particular focus on the music