Southwestern Virginia's Olivia Jo has a new single to share, one called Nothing To Lose, which nicely displays her vocal prowess. This talented singer has been at it since she was just a kid, playing bluegrass music with prompting from her
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Photos from the 2023 Hills of Home Festival
These images from the 51st annual Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival, launched by Dr. Ralph Stanley in McClure, VA, are a contribution from Laci Mack.
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Molly Johnson receives IBMA scholarship to Blue Ridge Banjo Camp
Molly Johnson, a 16 year old banjo picker from Pumpkintown, SC, has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 IBMA scholarship to attend Béla Fleck's Blue Ridge Banjo Camp. Each year the Association pays the tuition for one deserving
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Alison Brown talks On Banjo… and Alison Brown
Alison Brown may have taken a chance by opting to release an all-instrumental album. After all, songs that don't have singing aren't always the most promising prospects when it comes to garnering commercial consideration. Nevertheless, as one of today's most
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Gotta Get My Baby Back from The Kody Norris Show
The Kody Norris Show is releasing their latest album today, Rhinestone Revival on Rebel Records, and have offered to share a track with our readers to celebrate. Like all the music they record, this one reflects the band's commitment to
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Buddy Griffin – 2023 West Virginia Music Hall of Fame inductee
Buddy Mason Griffin is a notable West Virginia banjo and fiddle player who has demonstrated his talents on stages extending from Wheeling's Jamboree USA (WWVA) to Branson, Missouri, and the Grand Ole Opry. This weekend, he will be inducted into the
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Muscle Car from Andy Hall, with Billy Strings
Americana Vibes records has a new single and music video for Andy Hall of Infamous Stringdusters fame. It's a grassy instrumental featuring Hall on reso-guitar, accompanied by several other top players including Billy Strings on guitar. It's from his upcoming Squareneck
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Bertolf & The Bluefingers offer a Dutch treat
Dutch singer and guitarist Bertolf Lentink gained an appreciation for bluegrass early on, leading to a dedication and determination he's shared most of his life. "I was raised on bluegrass music by my parents," he says in retrospect. "They both
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Congratulations Benjamin and Nadia Agnew
Benjamin Agnew, bassist with Ireland's Cup O'Joe, was married on April 30 to Nadia Petcoff in her native Argentina. The couple met through friends, 7,000 miles apart. They were introduced online, and quickly developed a relationship through a shared interest in
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Teddy White passes
Central North Carolina bluegrasser, Teddy White, 67, of Robbins, passed away on May 28 after battling continuing health issues for some time. An avid musician, he specialized on the mandolin and enjoyed playing bluegrass and gospel music with his many