It is said that good things come in threes. For three consecutive Saturdays in March, long running annual fiddlers’ conventions will be held in North Carolina. On March 7, Star Fiddlers’ Convention kicks off the musical season at East Montgomery High
Rhonda Vincent with Caroline Williamson and her new mandolin at Bluegrass First Class - photo by Sandy Hatley Bluegrass First Class was a weekend filled with great music, unique presentations, and numerous celebrations. Not only was promoter Milton Harkey honored for
Carl Jackson, the pride of Louisville, MS, has been immortalized in a television documentary, Meet Carl Jackson, for Mississippi Public Broadcasting. A private showing of the movie that included family, friends, and state dignitaries was held on the house floor
Bluegrass First Class celebrated its silver anniversary this past weekend in Asheville, NC. Promoter, Milton Harkey, was honored during Friday evening’s show. Kelly Epperson, general manager of WPAQ Radio in Mt. Airy, NC, conducted the presentation. “This is quite an evening,” Epperson
Singer/songwriter, Donna Ulisse, has released a new single, When I Go All Bluegrass On You, from Billy Blue Records in Nashville. The song, co-written by Ulisse and her husband, Rick Stanley, features a hard-driving beat and numerous bluegrass hero references including
The Little Roy and Lizzy Show have added Andy Stinnett, a senior at East Tennessee State University, to their band. The 21-year-old multi-instrumentalist has played mandolin with Clay Hess, bass with the ETSU Pride Band, and is joining Little Roy
On January 24, Shannon Slaughter released a new album, Hold On To Your Heart, for Elite Circuit Records. On the following evening, Slaughter and County Clare (along with other personnel from the recording) convened at Nashville’s World Famous Station Inn
Val Storey, Larry Cordle, Mike Rogers, and their Station Inn ensemble have released a Gospel album, derived from their Sunday afternoon shows held each week at Nashville’s World Famous Station Inn. Storey launched her singing career at age 14, recording
On the anniversary of its 50th year, Camp Springs, the first bluegrass festival to be held in North Carolina, reopened on its original site near Reidsville, Labor Day weekend of this past year. Pioneered by legendary music promoter, Carlton Haney,
Thirteen year old powerhouse guitarist and singer, Jake Goforth of Troy, NC, lost his dad, Michael, on Thursday. Visitation was on Saturday evening and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Stunning family and friends, Michael was only 49 when he took
