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Author: Sandy Hatley

  • 2023 Seagrove Fiddlers’ Convention winners

    March 21, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Band contest winners Last Hour at the 2023 Seagrove Convention - photo by G Nicholas Hancock The 68th Annual Seagrove Fiddlers’ Convention returned Saturday night to Seagrove, NC, after a three-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions. New promoter, Maxton Byrd, and

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  • Alan Perdue Bluegrass Appreciation Memorial Award at Seagrove Fiddlers

    March 16, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    This Saturday, March 18, marks the return of the 68th annual Seagrove Fiddlers’ Convention in central NC. After a three-year pause due to the global pandemic, the bluegrass talent contest is back with its annual Alan Perdue Bluegrass Appreciation Memorial

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  • UNC Asheville bluegrass band meets Olivia Jo

    March 9, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Olivia Jo at Bluegrass First Class 2023 - photo by Mike Lane A meeting of young minds and talents was held on Saturday afternoon during Bluegrass First Class in Asheville last month. Students from Wayne Erbsen's UNC Asheville Bluegrass Band ensemble

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  • Star shines bright with the return of Fiddler’s Convention

    March 6, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Band competition winners Southern Blend at the 2023 Star Fiddlers' Convention "It was fantastic! We did not expect this many people. We had a really good crowd," shared Mary Callicutt of the Halcyon's Women’s Club, sponsor for the 96th annual Star

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  • Wyatt Ellis – 13 year old mandolinist on the Grand Ole Opry

    February 22, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Wyatt Ellis on The Opry with Daily & Vincent - photo by Eric Ahlgrim At age 13, Wyatt Ellis has already checked the top item off his bucket list, performing before a live audience at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville,

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  • First class weekend for Bluegrass First Class

    February 20, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive at Bluegrass First Class 2023 - photo by Gary Hatley Even without its visionary at the helm, Bluegrass First Class in Asheville ran flawlessly, and presented another outstanding weekend of music for its 28th year. Milton

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  • Kickoff day at Bluegrass First Class 2023

    February 17, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    For the best in bluegrass this weekend, Asheville's Crowne Pointe Plaza is the place to be. Friday kicked off promoter Milton Harkey's 28th year of Bluegrass First Class, and it did not disappoint. Day one of the three-day event featured performances

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  • Major site improvements for 2023 Big Lick Bluegrass Festival

    February 14, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Once again promoter, Jeff Branch, is bringing bluegrass to Oakboro, NC for the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival. The festival park is under new ownership, and renovations are ongoing to enhance the outdoor venue.  Branch says, "Things are improving with new ownership

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  • Recording King debuts new Carl Jackson model banjo

    February 14, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Greg Rich and Carl Jackson with the Carl Jackson Signature banjo at SPBGMA - photo by Robin Jackson Recording King has recently announced a new model to their line of banjos: the Carl Jackson Signature Edition model.   "We've worked with some

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  • Tony Rice Memorial Day Music Fest coming to Camp Springs

    February 13, 2023 | by Sandy Hatley

    Cody Johnson, SPBGMA's newly-named Promoter of the Year, is adding a new festival to honor the legendary Tony Rice, at Camp Springs Blue Grass Park in North Carolina on Memorial Day weekend.  Johnson said, "We are excited to announce that we

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