Bluegrass Books Online has updated their site with new free lessons for guitar or mandolin. The lessons are done in the same manner as their Jam Tunes books, and the tab and MP3s for the new songs can be downloaded
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Another SPBGMA Award update
Michelle Nixon was named Female Vocalist of the Year in the Traditional category. She and the band (Michelle Nixon & Drive) garnered a total of six nominations this year.
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Cherryholmes at SPBGMA
We just heard from the folks at Skaggs Family Records that Cherryholmes was awarded the Entertaining Group of the Year trophy, and Cia Leigh Cherryholmes was given Banjo Performer of the Year - the same two awards they took at
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The Grascals at SPBGMA
Another SPBGMA Awards update... The Grascals are delighted to pass along the awards they took home: Album of the Year - THE GRASCALS Song of the Year - Me and John and Paul Instrumental Group of the Year Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny
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SPBGMA Awards
We have not yet found a listing of the complete SPBGMA Awards, but will post the winners (or a link to a list) when we find them. We did receive a note from Julia Yocum with Rhonda Vincent's fan club with
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Final SPBGMA report
This post is a contribution from Dave Roye. I know I am a little late on the SPBGMA update ... 3 hours of sleep the past few nights from editing all the photos paid it's toll on me. Friday was an incredible
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Wichita Rutherford produces Mountain Heart
Our good friend Wichita Rutherford has just released a video of him producing the band Mountain Heart. There is some great footage of them working with Wichita in the studio as he brings out the best in this band. You
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Drums in bluegrass? Cast your vote
Our friends with the Sao Paulo Bluegrass Music Association in Brazil are sponsoring a web poll about the use of drums in bluegrass music. Obviously, there is nothing remotely scientific about this sort of poll, but those who feel strongly
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Friday SPBGMA report
This post is a contribution from Dave Roye. What at time to have web server issues! (Argh!) I finally got 106 more photos I took the from Friday Night Jam Sessions at SPBGMA on the website ... Is anybody having
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Doyle Lawson on Prairie Home Companion 2/11
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will be featured on the February 11 edition of the popular radio program, A Prairie Home Companion. This show will be carried live on the many NPR affiliate stations all over the US, broadcast from the