This is the first of two articles about the historic reunion of The Bluegrass Album Band this past weekend in North Carolina. There's no better way to start the Bluegrass Album Band reunion than with the crack of Crowe's banjo kicking
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Bluegrass Weather Report for Feb. 15
Once again, here is our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with a look at where you'll find some hot pickin' on this winter weekend.
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A ‘Clusterpluck’ for Mike Auldridge
It’s one thing when one of the most talented Dobro players on the planet attributes his success to Mike Auldridge. It’s something else entirely when a whole stageful of top Dobro players line up to pay tribute. Sally Van Meter had the
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Punch Brothers in Charlottesville
Our ace photographer, Milo Farineau, was in the house when Punch Brothers hit Charlottesville, VA on Monday (2/11). He sent along this gallery he shot at The Jefferson Theater.
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Noam Pikelny announces 2013 tour
Noam Pikelny, banjo player with Punch Brothers, is set to use some downtime with the band this year to tour in support of his 2011 solo project, Beat The Devil and Carry A Rail. The record had been nominated for
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Whatever Floats Your Boat, Mountain Song at Sea Had it All
Mountain Song at Sea, the largest-ever bluegrass festival to ply the oceans, has sailed into the sunset, but not without leaving its mark on the 2000+ bluegrass lovers and artists who came together aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky February
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Almost Heaven in Tennessee
For the past four years, my wife Valerie and I have enjoyed a mid-winter infusion of bluegrass by attending the annual SPBGMA convention in Nashville. Held at the Music City Sheraton Hotel, many attendees enjoy the contest, concerts, exhibits, and
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SPBGMA 2013 wrap up
SPBGMA 2013 is all over but for the unpacking, washing of clothes... and posting of video. Here's a final look at the scene on the ground from John Goad.
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Silver Dollar City band contests
At SPBGMA over the weekend, we spoke several times with D.A. Callaway, Talent Coordinator at Silver Dollar City, and the reigning 2013 SPBGMA Promoter of Year for his work on Silver Dollar's Bluegrass & BBQ festival, held in May at
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2013 SPBGMA Award Winners
The winners of the 2013 SPBGMA Fan's Choice Awards have been announced here in Nashville at their 39th annual convention. Performances at the awards show included Nothin' Fancy, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Gibson Brothers, Rarely Herd, Randy Waller & the