In addition to a clever name, Colorado's Birds of Play also have a unique contemporary stringband sound that blends elements of bluegrass and old time traditions with original compositions. The group, consisting of Alex Paul on guitar and mandolin, Eric Shedd
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IBMA Foundation adds J.D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship
The IBMA Foundation, the charitable, philanthropic, and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced a new J.D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship for those planning to study the five string banjo in college, or who play banjo in a
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Raymond Fairchild biography is forthcoming
When, in January 2022, the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) and regional partners announced the 2021-2022 Artist Support Grant awardees, it meant that the funding would enable Garret K. Woodward, award-winning writer and long-time friend of the late Raymond Fairchild,
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Terry Eldredge gets special Valentines from West Virginia schoolchildren
A lot of people in the bluegrass world have been gladdened by the news that former Grascal founding member, Terry Eldredge, is getting back into singing and playing again. We had recently reported his involvement with the new side project
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Streaming show opportunities this month
Though the pandemic shutdowns are largely a thing of the past and live music is back on public stages, many events are retaining a streaming option for those still unwilling, or unable, to attend in person. A couple of good
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Like a Flowing River – James Reams
James Reams' reputation as an auteur devoted to bluegrass and other traditional American musical forms is well established. Known to many as the "Ambassador of Bluegrass," he's plied his skills for the better part of the past 35 years. He’s
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What’s the future for the Starday-King Sound Studio building in Nashville?
While the King Records facility in Cincinnati looks to have an assured future with financial support for restoration, judging by images of the Nashville premises that were utilized by Starday Records and later became the base for Starday-King, the prospects
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The Freightliners in Eustis, FL
Alistair McCubbin with the Freighliners at "Dam" Smoker BBQ in Eustis, FL - photo © Bill Warren We had crossed paths with The Freightliners a couple years ago in Wintergarden, Florida, and caught up with them again in Eustis, Florida on Sunday
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Mary Ann Is A Pistol from Lonesome River Band
Mountain Home Music has a new single for Lonesome River Band, which may a first listen to the newly-revised lineup of the band. With banjo man Sammy Shelor still firmly in control, and right hand man Mike Hargrove beside him on
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Jim Duty passes
Jim Duty, longtime Ohio fiddler and founder of the Open Highway band, died on January 22. He was 66 years of age. Born James S. Duty, Jr, Jim was always especially drawn to bluegrass Gospel music, and wrote many new songs