Clyde Scott writes in to tell us about some upcoming live shows that will be available on BluegrassRadio.org this weekend. We are very excited to announce that next weekend the fun in South Georgia continues. Saturday 3/17, we will present Michelle
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Alison Krauss compilation audio samples
Also posted today at Rounder.com are audio samples from the upcoming Alison Krauss compilation, A Hundred Miles Or More - A Collection. When we first posted about this CD last month, we mentioned that it was created to showcase the
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New Quicksilver audio up at Rounder.com
Audio samples for all 12 tracks on the new Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver release, More Behind The Picture Than The Wall, are now available on the Rounder Records web site. The CD won't be available until March 27, but pre-orders
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Jethro, Red – and Bill
Our friends at The Bluegrass Ireland Blog found a terrific video on YouTube that is sure to be a treat for bluegrass mandolin fans. It features Jethro Burns performing a talking blues tribute to the greats of the mandolin, with able
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Grasstowne’s Dixie Flyer audio online
The debut single from Grasstowne is available for preview on the Pinecastle Records web site. The track is Dixie Flyer, from their upcoming Pinecastle CD, The Road Headin' Home, due for a June release. The band has generated a good deal
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Blue Highway says, “Start your engines!”
Blue Highway has been chosen to sing the National Anthem prior to the Sharpie Mini 300 at the Bristol Motor Speedway, March 24. This race is part of the NASCAR Busch series, and will be televised on the Fox Network.
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Ricky Skagss on Opry tonight
If you don't have any other plans tonight, you may want to tune into the Grand Ole Opry on GAC TV. Ricky Skaggs will be on the televised portion of the show. Other bluegrass artists scheduled to perform at Del
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Save Our Internet Radio
Save Our Internet Radio is a new blog launched this week in response to the proposed royalty rates recently announced by the US Copyright Royalty Board. The site is managed by Bill Goldsmith, who started the popular online station ParadiseRadio
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Death of Internet Radio?
As we've discussed previously here and here, the recent rate hike by the Copyright Royalty Board could spell the end of internet radio stations. As a recap, here's the story from Wired News. In the old, percentage-based fee system, webcasters paid SoundExchange
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Folks, the future of Internet Bluegrass Radio is in jeopardy
That is a powerful statement, suggesting an ominous and most unwelcome scenario. It was shared by Clyde Scott, who manages 24/7 bluegrass cybercaster bluegrassradio.org, as a comment to Brance's post yesterday on the proposed new Copyright Roaylty Board fee