This obituary for Virginia grasser Raymond Lumpkin is a contribution from his grandson, Spencer Atkinson. Richmond, VA bluegrass scene native, Raymond Lumpkin, passed away at his home in Mechanicsville, VA on June 24. He was 83 years of age. Being born January
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Bluegrass giant Bobby Osborne passes
Another major figure in the development of bluegrass music has left us. Bobby Osborne, singer, mandolinist, and one half of the trendsetting and hit-making Osborne Brothers, has died today. He was 91 years of age. From the time he started performing
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God Fearing Heathen – Dan Tyminski
After a fairly lengthy absence from the bluegrass scene, Dan Tyminski began a long-awaited return to touring and recording recently, both on the road with the Dan Tyminski Band, and with the release of a Tony Rice tribute EP last
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Jesse McReynolds passes (updated)
Jesse McReynolds, surely among the most consequential mandolinists, singers, and songwriters in the history of bluegrass music, died earlier this afternoon at his home in Nashville with his wife by his side. He had been in hospice care this past
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John Miller, consummate sideman, passes
John Miller could do just about anything when it came to bluegrass. He played guitar, mandolin, and upright bass. He sang lead and harmony parts. He arranged, produced, and wrote. And much of the time he did it while fighting cancer
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Mark Kuykendall passes
Mark Kuykendall and Bobby Hicks; Mark Kuykendall photo © LuAnn Adams Noted bluegrass multi-instrumentalist and singer Mark Kuykendall, age 60, passed away on June 19, 2023. He had been unwell for many years, plagued with a variety of illnesses, including diabetes and
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Billy Strings at The Pine Knob in Clarkson, MI
Billy Strings at The Pine Knob in Clarkson, MI (6/16/23) - photo © Bryan Bolea With a heavy out-of-state RV and VW bus presence in the parking lot, inspired tailgating all around, and grilled quesadillas on Shakedown Street (sorry, no
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La La Blues video from Appalachian Road Show
True to their promise to feature a wide variety of mountain music, the Appalachian Road Show's latest single is a country blues which Billy Blue Records has shared in a music performance video. It's another from their current release, Jubilation,
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Margarette Falls from new Tim Stafford guitar album
The history of bluegrass music is often filled with stories of artists who bounce from band to band, contributing mightily and then moving on. But for Tim Stafford, staying put has been the story of his career. Nearly 30 years
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Next Rodeo video drops for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
No matter which way she ended up going, the bluegrass world would have always regarded Molly Tuttle as part of our community. We watched her grow up in her family band - initially as a banjo player - and ultimately