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  • Top 30 bluegrass songs for 2016

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  • Saturday at Jekyll Island 2016

    The 41st Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival, presented by Norman and Judy Adams, wrapped up on New Year’s Eve. The Malpass Brothers opened the Saturday show. They have found a niche in presenting classic country music. The Moron Brothers were up next,

  • Dailey & Vincent join the Opry

    On Friday night in Nashville, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent celebrated the start of their 10th year performing together, and their 100th time playing on the Grand Ole Opry. It was a festive time for the boys, well-steeped in the

  • Saturday at Jekyll Island 2016

    IBMA award winners, Flatt Lonesome, kicked off Friday’s show at the Jekyll Island Bluegrass festival. The sibling harmony of Kelsi, Charli, and Buddy Robertson have to be heard and seen live to be fully appreciated. The Primitive Quartet has been making

  • Thursday at Jekyll Island 2016

    The 41st edition of the Jekyll Island Bluegrass festival presented by Norman and Judy Adams kicked off on Thursday, December 29th. Sherry Boyd is again doing a great job as MC. Phillip Steinmetz and the Sunny Tennesseans opened the show. Phillip

  • The Best of Bluegrass for 2016

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    Michael Daves got a good deal of attention this year for his Orchids and Violence project, which was built on an interesting concept. The eclectic Brooklyn-based singer decided to create the album in the two musical styles that have fascinated him

  • Another Rainy Monday from Bluegrass Outlaws

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