Author: Richard Thompson

Don’t Forget This Song – The Carter Family

Many of the early bluegrass songs came from the Carter Family repertoire and that material continues to be endearing. The family…

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The Annual Bill Monroe Appreciation Night

What did all the Nashville bluegrass pickers do on returning from attendance at Bill Monroe’s funeral in 1996? They did what…

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‘Mac’ McHale has passed

New England bluegrass and traditional country music stalwart Allan ‘Mac’ McHale passed away last night (November 11) in Eastern Maine Medical…

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Donna Ulisse on WDVX Friday

Donna Ulisse is to play on WDVX’s Blueplate Special on Friday (9 November) from noon to 1:00 p.m. (EST). The show…

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On this Day #6 – Angelika Torrie

On this day in 1968 ………. On November 6, 1968, Angelika Torrie was born. The long-time treasurer of the European Bluegrass…

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Tom T. Hall recognized by BMI

Songwriter Tom T. Hall was recognized by Broadcast Music, Inc. as a BMI Icon at its 60th annual BMI Country Awards…

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Connie Gately passes

Connie M Gately Jr., singer and guitarist of Connie & Babe and the Backwoods Boy,s died on Monday, October 15. He…

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The Story Behind The Song – The First Train Robbery

The First Train Robbery was written by Chris Stuart, and has been recorded by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time and…

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The ACMA announces a new musical gathering

The Appalachian Cultural Music Association (ACMA) announced the creation of the Blue Ridge Acoustic Uprising at a press conference in Bristol,…

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Peter Rowan prepares for European tour

As Peter Rowan prepares to tour Europe, he is in the Compass Records’ studio recording his second album for the label….

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