When the National Medal for the Arts recipients line up this evening at The White House, legendary bluegrass and country artist Alison Krauss will be among the honorees. The Medal is the highest honor offered by the United States federal government
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Bluegrass returns to Naperville, Illinois
Kim and Joyce Kraemer Illinois grassers recall the festivals that ran in Naperville, starting in 1986. They were managed by Terry and Jan Lease, who retired from the bluegrass scene in 2014. The Leases had been active in promoting bluegrass events throughout
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Irish Medley #2 video from Robert Mabe
Virtuoso banjoist Robert Mabe has released a new single with a video this month, a set of three Irish fiddle tunes billed as Irish Medley #2. Included are his arrangements of Morrisons Jig, Banish Misfortune, and an unknown reel. Mabe is
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Every Bit Of Me – Ali Shumate
There may be no more successful song incubator than the Lil House songwriting workshops conducted by Donna Ulisse, Jerry Salley, and Rick Stanley at Donna and Rick’s farm in Lebanon, Tennessee. The Family Sowell, Ulisse, and a handful of others have
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Jeff Austin Tribute – What The Night Brings
Jeff Austin, mandolinist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Jeff Austin Band and Yonder Mountain String Band, passed away back in June, and the world of progressive bluegrass might never be the same. A sudden and tragic passing, he left
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2020 Bluegrass Grammy Award nominations announced
The nominees have been announced this morning for the 2020 Grammy Awards. As always, the gala press conference dealt with the glitzy pop and rap stars that get all the attention, but our eyes were immediately directed to the all-important
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Bluegrass Rules – and don’t you dare break them!
“I like the rules. I think you know how I feel about that.” – Fake Santa in Santa Clause 2 In the 1970s, once bluegrass music had evolved into its own genre, with its own festival circuit, its own record labels,
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Barefoot Movement to Bonfire Recording
Bonfire Music Group has announced today the signing of The Barefoot Movement to the label. A debut single is expected on Friday, with an EP to follow in February. The Movement is a four-piece string band who play an attractive mix
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Fiddlin’ film now on iTunes and Amazon
Fiddlin', the feature-length documentary film about the Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA, is now available on two major streaming services online. Both Amazon and iTunes have added the film to their catalog today, allowing viewers to either purchase or
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Bluegrass Now comes to the Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Bluegrass music is heading for a special night at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, KY. Bluegrass Now is taping an all-star cast next month in anticipation of airing it on PBS, February 29, 2020. The taping, taking place