Huber Banjos has been known for building prewar replica banjos of the highest quality, for the most discriminating players. But their newest model, dubbed The Workhorse, sets a different goal. Officially introduced this week, their latest entry is designed to offer the quality
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Band-Aid video contest goes bluegrass with Jake Eddy
When you scrape a knee or cut your finger, do you think bluegrass? Well that's what Mary Eddy of Parkersburg, WV did when she learned that Band-Aid was running a video contest. She grabbed up her bluegrass picking sons, Jake and
Twilight Zone video from Stringcaster
Stringcaster is a Dutch band that was formed to celebrate a variety of American music, including blues, rockabilly, country and bluegrass. They're a rowdy bunch, featuring Ralf Wychge on mandolin, banjo, lead vocals, and harmonica, Jimmy Ellis on fiddle and mandolin,
Behind The Mic with Buddy Merriam
Mandolin player Buddy Merriam might be one of the most open-minded bluegrass traditionalists around. Although he professes to a deep love of first-generation bluegrass, particularly the stylings of Bill Monroe, in his role as host of the popular Blue Grass
Bluegrass on the Grass 2014
Frank Baker has shared this gallery of photos he took at Bluegrass on the Grass, held on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania this past weekend.
Just To Hear The Whistle Blow – Tim Stafford
So much of Tim Stafford's identity is wrapped up in Blue Highway, his musical home for the last two decades. He's one terrific songwriter, singer and picker, but in that setting he's surrounded by a bandful of them who share
Sheridan Bluegrass Fever Festival evacuated by smoke and fire
This report comes from C.J. Lewandowski, mandolinist with Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show. He was working at the Sheridan festival as the following took place. The photos were taken by Steve Jackson. The Sheridan Bluegrass Fever Festival was evacuated on
Young Uns #3 – Marteka and William Lake
William and Marteka Lake are, as young uns, unusual in that they have received a lot of press already. They are creating quite a storm among social media followers also. Geoff Stelling, a very big fan of the duo, said as
Be Natural video from Monroeville
Monroeville has a new music video, full of summertime and good vibes, from their current Can't Put Me Out CD. The song is Be Natural, a feel good number with a country rock twist, written and sung by mandolinist Matt Munsey. Find
Rudy Fest 2014 photos
Here's another batch of images sent by Bill Warren from Rudy Fest 2014.