On this day…. On July 4, 1941, 18-year-old Arthel Lane 'Doc' Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) played at the Boone Fiddlers Convention at the Appalachian State Teacher's College (now known as Appalachian State University), in Boone, North Carolina.
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Willie Nelson to release bluegrass versions of his songs
It has become a trend in recent years for country and pop artists to take a detour into the bluegrass world at some point in their career. Superstars like Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakam have gone that way, as have
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Crandall Creek comes riding in with Love The Thrill
West Virginia's Crandall Creek is back this week with a new single, and a new lead singer. Carly Greer has joined the band on mandolin and vocals. She has been singing country music since she was a girl, and made her
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2023 Remington Ryde Fest wrap up
US Navy Band Country Current at the 2023 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren We are home after two weeks on the road at two festivals. The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival is now under the guidance of Larry
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Bayla Davis – experienced banjo picker at 15
If you read our recent coverage of the second annual Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention last month, you will have seen the name Davis pop up all over the youth category winners lists. In fact, Newfound Gap, an old time band made
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Cup of Sugar – Tim O’Brien
One of the foremost figures within current bluegrass realms, Tim O'Brien holds true to his standing with what may well be his best effort yet. Personable and pleasing, it finds humor, happiness, and happenstance embossed in each of these offerings,
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Common Ground from Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n
Kentucky grasser Kenny Stinson has been involved in bluegrass since he was in his teens. Those formative years found him playing and singing with his family's group. After several years and ten recordings together, Kenny left the family behind and
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More highlights from the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Alison Krauss joins the Telluride House Band - photo by Jen Hughes While the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival has come to a close, the memories will live on for decades to come. Those lucky enough to have made the trek to the
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Day 2 at Remington Ryde Fest 2023
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at the 2023 Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The haze from the Canadian wildfire smoke was nearly gone Thursday making for a pleasant day for the Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival. The
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San Joaquin video from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
A third single is available this week from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, a real bluegrass barnburner from her soon-to-be-released sophomore project with the band. San Joaquin is a new, old style railroad song which gives Tuttle and her group of