Last night a red carpet event was held at the historic Gem Theater in Kannapolis, NC, to induct the newest members into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Two of those inductees were Tony Rice for 2021 and the
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Industrial Strength Bluegrass presentation in Ohio
The Black Swamp Arts Council and the Archbold Music Commission presented an evening of history and music at the Founders Hall in Sauder Village in Archbold, Ohio on Thursday evening, following on the release of the recent book and album,
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Running Wild – new single from Del McCoury
New music from Del McCoury always makes it a red letter day for bluegrass lovers, and today is no exception. A brand new single from an upcoming album by The Del McCoury Band is now available, one Del wrote called Running Wild.
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Hindsight is 2020 – Colebrook Road
Like many of their peers, Colebrook Road cull from tradition while also paying heed to the contemporary sounds of modern bluegrass, as proffered by the likes of Steep Canyon Rangers, Punch Brothers, and all the other outfits that have become
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Ask Sonny Anything… Tell us about the guitjo
Sonny, Who came up with the Gitjo? The pickin that you did on that was great! Also, when you worked for Bill Monroe, I was wondering In those days if they had you to do any of the driving? Thanks, Mark K. Driving Mister
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California Report: Butch Waller on High Country and Bill Monroe
The history of California bluegrass runs right through Butch Waller, and the award-winning band High Country he has lead for over half a century. Butch has played his Monroe-style mandolin in many influential bands, and alongside friends and bluegrass legends
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Mandolin version of Rhiannon from Ashley Lewis
We've taken several occasions to note how many of our favorite performers in bluegrass music also work in careers outside of music, playing at shows and festivals on the weekends. Generally they do so based on their passion for the
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Christmas in the British Isles – new banjo tab book
It's that time of year again, when we divide into two groups of people: folks who start decorating their homes for Christmas at the first hint of fall weather, and those who hate them for it. Sure, it's too early to
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Two by Two from Ages Past
Ages Past is a terrific name for a bluegrass band, referencing the long line of traditional music that evolved into this sound we love. But for this group from western North Carolina, the name has an even greater significance, as
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: a Dutch treat with The Tennessee Studs
When a band takes a name like The Tennessee Studs, it's incumbent upon them to stir their sound with authenticity. Fortunately, this Dutch quintet manages to do just that. The band — which consists of a Canadian, three Dutchmen and