Deering Banjos is introducing three new models for their ProPik line of banjo accessories, just in time for the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. While ProPik has been known for years for innovative designs in banjo picks, these three new picks
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Ashby Frank to Mountain Home with new single, Midnight Highway
Mountain Home Music has announced the signing of bluegrass songwriter and perennial sideman Ashby Frank, along with a debut single from his upcoming album. Growing up in central North Carolina, Frank was something of a prodigy as a teenager on mandolin,
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James Price passes
Noted bluegrass fiddler, and former Clinch Mountain Boy, Jame Price has died today at his home in West Virginia. He was 57 years of age. According to his son, Mason, James went to sleep and never woke up. At this point
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Track Premiere: Carried Away by Amanda Cook
Mountain Fever Records has a new single tomorrow from Amanda Cook, Carried Away, which we are delighted to premiere today for our readers. It's one from popular bluegrass songwriters Paula Breedlove and Brad Davis, and it serves as the second track
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Yonderings – Joe’s Truck Stop
Founded by Joe Macheret (vocals, guitar, big head banjo, fiddle, percussion), Joe's Truck Stop is a decidedly homegrown affair. Yonderlings, the third album by the Cincinnati-based band — which also includes musicians Andrew McPheters (harmony vocals, 5-string banjo), June Youngblood
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Danny Paisley fund-raising campaign launched
On Friday (May 20, 2022) we posted a report about Danny Paisley and his announcement that he is suffering with throat cancer. During the weekend, Darby Brandli and a few other California Bluegrass Association members have launched a fund-raising campaign to
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Headin’ Home Fest launching this fall in Georgia
Here's another debut festival launching this year. It's wonderful to see new events springing up again following the end of the pandemic shutdowns. Headin' Home Bluegrass, i.e., the Lindblom family of coastal Georgia, will be hosting the Headin' Home Fest this
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Danny Paisley diagnosed with throat cancer
Sad news to report about a beloved bluegrass artist. Danny Paisley has been diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer. He is scheduled to begin treatment shortly. Speaking earlier today with his son Ryan, we learned a bit more about Danny's situation. "After persistent illness and
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Don Rigsby on American Idol Sunday night supporting Noah Thompson
Kentucky bluegrass artist Don Rigsby is set to appear on this Sunday's American Idol broadcast, in support of a young man he knows back home, Noah Thompson, who is a finalist in this season's competition. Noah is a country singer from
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Final set of images for Gettysburg, Spring ’22
Junior Sisk at the May 2022 Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival - photo by Frank Baker Here is our final batch of photos taken by Frank Baker at the May 2022 Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Thanks Frank! Until the fall...