Readers so enjoyed our feature last week on Earl Scruggs' D-18 Martin guitar, that we thought we would post this report from Matthew Tessier and Alan W. Tompkins about Lester Flatt's earlier model D-18. It was recently published on the
Bluegrass At Large
Scott Napier relates a bluegrass act of kindness
Braxton Miller, Scott Napier, and Steve Mead Scott Napier recently shared a story with us that demonstrates the wonderful spirit of giving we find in the bluegrass community. One of his music students received a special gift from another student, even
Lincoln Hensley and the pursuit of Earl Scruggs’ guitar
Earl Scruggs with his1955 Martin D-18 (Clemson University, 1964) - photo courtesy of Collectiques Lincoln Hensley, banjoist with Tennessee Bluegrass Band, is a young man with an old soul. To be so few in years, he has amassed extensive knowledge of
Rick Lang performs Great Stone Face at New Hampshire State House
Councilor Janet Stevens, Councilor Cinde Warmington, Councilor Joseph Kenney, Bob Dick with bass, Governor Sununu, Rick Lang with guitar, Councilor David Wheeler, Councilor Theodore Gatsas - photo courtesy of the Governor's Office Bluegrass songwriter Rick Lang was invited to perform Great
John Meador receives custom CB Guitar as a gift
Authentic Unlimited's John Meador received a very nice and unexpected present, a custom built guitar, and the giver wishes to remain anonymous. "I was very blessed this week to receive this custom CB (Chris Bozung) Guitar as a gift from one
Bourgeois celebrating 10,000th guitar
Celebrated luthier Dana Bourgeois has reached an auspicious milestone. After nearly 50 years building guitars, he has assigned serial number 10,000 to a truly special instrument, a highly ornate OM-45 model designed for the occasion. Bourgeois has reached into his personal
Japanese bluegrass scene continues with KazCamp ’23
Japan has been a bluegrass music hot-bed for more than 50 years, and one of the principal practitioners and proponents during that time has been Kazuhiro Inaba. Continuing his studious promotion of the music that he loves, Inaba will present the
Laura Orshaw wins 2023 Eisenson Family Prize for American Roots Music
The Berklee College of Music in Boston has announced bluegrass fiddler and vocalist Laura Orshaw as the recipient of the 2023 Eisenson Family Prize for American Roots Music. The annual award is decided based on criteria set by renowned fiddler
Ratliff mandolin to be given away in honor of Alan Niederland
We've mentioned several times that nothing beats bluegrass people for their kindness, and willingness to help others as they learn to play the music. Most of us who have been involved for some time will have stories to tell about
Spanish grassers lament the loss of the La Sonora jam
This report s a contribution from Michael Luchtan, an American living in the Catalan region of Spain. April 23rd is a big day in Barcelona, as we celebrate St. Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia, with a national holidays of books