Central North Carolina's, Drive Time, has released a new single, Time, an original composition penned by Samantha Coe, wife of guitarist Bailey Coe. Recorded at the East Tennessee State University bluegrass program's studio, Troy Boone (Amanda Cook Band) and Sage
Author: Sandy Hatley
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2024 Star Fiddlers’ Convention results
Nathan Aldridge, Derrick Allred, Mike McCollum, and Danny Bowers getting ready to jam in thehallway at the 2024 Star Fiddlers' Convention - photo © Gary Hatley The 97th Annual Star Fiddlers’ Convention is in the books. The long-running central North Carolina
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Central North Carolina conventions boast of upgrades
The Allred Family at the 2023 Seagrove Fiddlers' Convention - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Three long-running central North Carolina fiddlers' convention will return this spring with a number of improvements. This Saturday, on March 2, the 97th Annual Star Fiddlers' Convention
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Zak McLamb and Ella Thomas to Caroline Owens & New Company
Caroline Owens has a new band name and two new members. Now known as Caroline Owens & New Company, the Skyline Records recording artist welcomes bassist Zak McLamb (who also performs with Alan Bibey & Grasstowne) and fiddler/vocalist, Ella Thomas
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I Want To Know You – new from Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie is offering a sweet treat for your ears and your heart to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I Want to Know You, an original gospel number, dropped for the North Carolina-based band on Valentine's Day with a sneak peak
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Bluegrass First Class celebrates big year in 2024
Southern Legacy at the 2024 Bluegrass First Class - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock "This is the first year since COVID that we have sold out of tickets and rooms," said Bluegrass First Class promoter, Milton Harkey, as he relayed
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Day 1 at Bluegrass First Class ’24
IIIrd Tyme Out at the 2024 Bluegrass First Class - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Bluegrass First Class in Asheville, NC is the place to be this weekend. The three-day festival lives up to its name with a star-studded line-up. Gracing
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Welcome Faye Ziesing!
Sally and Matthew Ziesing, professional musicians who have individually and collectively performed with notables such as Rhonda Vincent, Little Roy & Lizzy, and the US Navy Band Country Current, announce the birth of their baby girl, Faye Monroe Ziesing, born
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Blessed Every Day – Jeremiah Gilmer
Young Richmond, VA musical prodigy Jeremiah Gilmer has released an all gospel Appalachian-style worship album, Blessed Every Day. The project features 12 songs; seven originals penned by Gilmer (including the title track), four traditional songs, and one Don Reno number,
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Jake Goforth to Edgar Loudermilk Band
Jake Goforth photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Good things are happening for Edgar Loudermilk in 2024. Just after receiving the Bass Player of the Year Award at SPBGMA, he announced that he is adding a new guitarist to his band in