Olivia Jo & The MVPs kicked off opening day of the 52nd Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion at the Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC on Thursday, June 30. The rising young bluegrass vocalist from Stuart, VA debuted her new powerhouse band.
Author: Sandy Hatley
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Gary Saunders Day – a Celebration of Life
Gary Saunders, a beloved western North Carolina musician who passed away in 2020, was remembered last Saturday at Whippoorwill Academy and Village in Ferguson, NC. The multi-instrumentalist was celebrated with picking, grinning, and storytelling, "We had the most wonderful day for
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2022 Willow Oak Festival – biggest, best yet!
Sunset at the 2022 Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival - photo by Doug Whitley Always held Father's Day weekend, the Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival in Roxboro, NC continues to grow, and celebrated its largest turnout this year despite the absence of promoter,
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Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival is in full swing
The Kody Norris Show at the Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival (6/16/22) - photo by Gary Hatley Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival in Roxboro, NC, is successfully in full swing despite overcoming numerous hurdles. Promoter, Mike Wilson, suffered a heart attack and underwent
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Dave Osborne of Greensboro’s Music Barn passes
Dave Osborne, 75, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He served in the U.S. Army and performed in a traveling show that entertained the troops during the Vietnam War. As a young professional musician, Osborne played with
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Celebration of Life, scholarship slated for Gary Saunders
Gary Saunders, a beloved western North Carolina musician who passed away in 2020, will be remembered and celebrated with picking, grinning, and storytelling on Saturday, June 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Whippoorwill Academy and Village in Ferguson, NC. A Dr. Banjo
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Paul Brewster honored by Ricky Skaggs in Knoxville
Paul Brewster with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at The Bijou Theater in Knoxville - photo by Dr. Teresa Ellis Veteran bluegrasser and high tenor singer Paul Brewster was recognized for his accomplishments in the bluegrass industry last Friday night (May
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Feed & Seed concerts reopen in North Carolina
The grass is back! Feed & Seed, a popular live music venue in western North Carolina near Asheville, has reopened after having been on pause due to the global pandemic. The historic building offers bands a place to play, and
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NC banjoist Randy Smith recovering from heart surgery
Randy Smith, beloved banjo picker from Monroe, North Carolina, is a grateful man. The picker of the five-string who has played with Pinecastle recording artists, Gentlemen of Bluegrass, plus numerous regional bands, is recovering from triple bypass surgery last week. Smith
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Malpass Brothers Bluegrass & Country Festival slated to become annual event
Aynsley Porchak with Tennessee Bluegrass Band at Denton FarmPark - photo Laura Tate Ridge As the new host band for this past Mother's Day weekend music festival in Denton, NC, The Malpass Brothers worked overtime to make themselves approachable and the