Nefesh Mountain debuts on the Grand Ole Opry (12/14/21) - photo by Chris Hollo for the Opry It was back in December of last year, the 14th to be precise, when Nefesh Mountain made their Grand Ole Opry debut. What with
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From The Side of the Road… a revised Bluegrass Quiz, following complaints
This is the first time there’s been a need for a quiz follow-up, but it seems some issues have arisen: For one thing, it was brought to my attention by a reader we'll call "Lee" (I prefer to maintain reader anonymity)
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Leaving Cleveland from The Tim Raybon Band
Pinecastle Records has released a new single from The Tim Raybon Band, their first since being rechristened as such after performing as Merle Monroe for several years. Tim grew up singing alongside his brother, Marty, their older brother Ricky, and Kenny,
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Ricky Skaggs and Steven Curtis Chapman to host tornado relief concert
Kentuckians Ricky Skaggs and Steven Curtis Chapman have organized a benefit concert later this month for those who lost homes and property in the Mayfield, KY tornados on December 10. A total of 76 people lost their lives as more
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Alex DePue passes
Alex DePue, the fiddling sensation of The DePue Brothers, died this past Thursday, January 27, as a result of a car accident while he was in Mexico. He was 49 years of age. Alex, and his brothers, performed an interesting mix
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Bed of Snow video from Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
Mountain Home Music has released a music video for Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, for one of the tracks on their current album with the band, Make Each Second Last. It's for one Jones wrote with Thomm Jutz, Bed of
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IBMA Foundation announces 2022 project grants
The IBMA Foundation, the educational and philanthropic arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced this morning the recipients of their 2022 project grants. These awards are going to 11 organizations across eight states, amounting to more than $21,000,
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Two new tracks from Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive
With the new year upon us and a changed lineup behind him, Terry Baucom is showcasing the latest edition of The Dukes of Drive with a pair of new releases. The Dukes now feature Will Clark on mandolin and lead vocals,
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Ronnie Kidd passes
Ronnie Kidd with bass (right) - photo by Katie Danielle Photography Ronnie Kidd, 67, of Seagrove, NC, passed away on January 25. He was an active member of his church, a Gideon, a Mason, and an avid bluegrass enthusiast. An accomplished
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My Favorite J.D. Crowe lick – Mike Munford
Mike Munford with Dirty Kitchen at Bluegrass Island in 2018 - photo by My Grass Is Blue This is a feature we are running to memorialize the creative and musical legacy of the late J.D. Crowe, who we lost just before