Bill Evans - photo by Mike Melnyk Just before Christmas, we had an opportunity to chat with Bill Evans, one of the recipients of the 2022 Steve Martin Banjo Prize, now administered by The Freshgrass Foundation. The prize was initiated by the
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Mo’s Granted from Sweden
Although the band is based in Sweden, Mo's Granted could be considered an international ensemble due to the fact that its lead singer, guitarist, and ukulele player Imogen Grant was born and raised in Canada before relocating to Scandinavia."Imogen moved
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California Report: CBA SoCal Regional Director Donna Hargis
Donna Hargis organizes many Southern California bluegrass events and is the MVP of the Southern California Bluegrass Association scene. A recent convert to the bluegrass fold, Donna exudes enthusiasm and energy that inspires both young and old to play, learn
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California Report: CBA SoCal Regional Director Donna Hargis
Donna Hargis organizes many Southern California bluegrass events and is the MVP of the Southern California Bluegrass Association scene. A recent convert to the bluegrass fold, Donna exudes enthusiasm and energy that inspires both young and old to play, learn
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Lincoln Hensley regifts classic Gibson guitar to his mentor
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving, and here is a lovely seasonal story of two individuals' multi-generational friendship, passion for music, appreciation for old instruments, and love for one another demonstrated on so many levels. Tennessee Bluegrass
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: It takes Backbone to play bluegrass in Austria
Martin Wesely and Marco Birkner, the Austrian duo that refers to themselves as The Nice Corner Backbones, chose their handle for good reason. Nice Corner is the name of the suburb of Hall where the two grew up, Haller Vorortes
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Let’s talk with Kristin Scott Benson
If you mention Kristin Scott Benson, you will nod your head and say, “She is the five time IBMA Banjo Player of the year. She plays with the Grascals.” And you'd be right, but she's so much more than that. I
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: New Sunny Side Ramblers share bluegrass in Scandinavia
New Sunny Side Ramblers may be a band of Swedish origin, but their music sounds as if it originated in Appalachia. The band, which consists of Stefan Danielsson (lead vocals, harmonica), Mac Robertson (vocals and guitar),Tommy Sörensen (bass), Jörgen Carlsson
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One of the best – a conversation with Paul Williams
Paul Williams with his family, Erdia Humphrey, and son, Richie Humphrey (November 2022) Many of us grew up singing the songs and listening to the music of the legendary, Paul Williams. Earlier this month while in Gatlinburg, TN for Christmas in
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California Report: Jason Keiser on his New Acoustic Collective
San Jose–based Jason Keiser is yet another in the suddenly burgeoning field of young players who easily crosses boundaries from jazz and bluegrass. He studied at East Tennessee State University with guitarist Wyatt Rice. Jason's primary instrument is the guitar,