Fred Robbins has spent many years chronicling bluegrass music, as a photographer and audio recordist starting in the 1960s, and more recently as a videographer as well. He has had articles published in Bluegrass Unlimited and is an active member
Bluegrass Videos
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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in the studio
We posted a sneak peek last week of the upcoming Doyle Lawson Gospel CD, Light On My Feet, Ready To Go. It was in the form of an audio sample from the first single - the title track, written and
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The Cleverlys
I just discovered The Cleverlys this morning, even though their facebook page says they've been around since 1952. It's a family band according to their Facebook bio, which I have no reason to disbelieve. Their music isn't exactly traditional bluegrass. I
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Nedski & Mojo on Music City Roots
Among the guests on last night's (3/3) edition of Music City Roots were Nedski & Mojo (Ned Luberecki and Stephen Mougin). Both are familiar faces (and voices) in the bluegrass world, but typically in supporting roles. The Nedski & Mojo Show
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Bluegrass at Denison University video
We've posted twice recently about Ohio's Denison University, and their new academic focus on bluegrass within their music program. Beginning with the Fall '10 semester, students can complete their BA in music with a concentration in bluegrass. Bluegrass isn't new to
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C-Sky takes it to the streets
Cadillac Sky's Bryan Simpson and Matt Menefee found a novel way to promote a show in Zumbrota, MN. Simpson fell back on his prior work experience in sales, and took Matt door-to-door to invite folks in the neighborhood out to the
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Sam Bush TV – the instruments
The latest episode of Sam Bush TV finds Sammy showing off some of his many prized mandolins, starting with Hoss, the 1937 F-5 with the block inlays that has been long associated with his music.
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Busted video from Patty Loveless
Also with a new video is Patty Loveless, from her Mountain Soul II album. The record again puts Patty in an acoustic setting, and celebrates both the traditional music she heard and played before her huge success in country music, and
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Everyone Is Talking video from Farewell Drifters
The Farewell Drifters have released a new music video for the song Everyone Is Talking, which will be included on their next CD, Yellow Tag Mondays, expected in May 2010. Zach Bevill, singer/songwriter/guitarist with the Drifters tells us that they were
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Monster takes the cake
Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for their impressive Super Bowl victory. I know that their are plenty of Who Datz in the bluegrass nation, and I'm sure they are savoring the moment. Once again, the commercials between game segments were