Obituary

Jim Duty, longtime Ohio fiddler and founder of the Open Highway band, died on January 22. He was 66 years of age. Born James S. Duty, Jr, Jim was always especially drawn to bluegrass Gospel music, and wrote many new songs

Jim Horn, bluegrass Gospel singer and left-handed guitarist from Martin County, Kentucky, passed away on January 30, 2022, at his home in Warfield, Kentucky. He was 89 years of age. James Henry Horn was born on March 25, 1932, and was

Bluegrass bass player Jimmy Kennedy from Robbins, NC, passed away February 4, from a rare type of lung cancer. The 65-year-old owned and operated the 705 Music House for several years.  Located on NC Highway 705 southeast off Seagrove, the Music

Bill Mollman, bluegrass multi-instrumentalist from Asheboro, NC, passed away on January 25, 2022. He was 76 years old. Mollman shared his love of music by performing and teaching banjo and guitar for many years. He played upright bass with the Bluegrass

Alex DePue, the fiddling sensation of The DePue Brothers, died this past Thursday, January 27, as a result of a car accident while he was in Mexico. He was 49 years of age. Alex, and his brothers, performed an interesting mix

Ronnie Kidd with bass (right) - photo by Katie Danielle Photography Ronnie Kidd, 67, of Seagrove, NC, passed away on January 25. He was an active member of his church, a Gideon, a Mason, and an avid bluegrass enthusiast. An accomplished

Veteran mandolin player, singer, and bandleader George Winn passed away on early Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, at the age of 88.  He was born in Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Virginia, in 1933, and thanks to encouraging parents and the help of

If you camped at central North Carolina bluegrass festivals such as Big Lick Festival in April, Doyle Lawson's on Mother's Day weekend, Lil' John’s on Labor Day weekend, or Willow Oak in June, you might have crossed paths with Shorty

Louise Tomberlain, featured singer with Carl Tipton and family for about 40 years, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 89. She had been in declining health for a little while, struggling with Alzheimer's disease. Louise Leonard Tomberlain

"So hard to believe this one has left us so soon. I loved hearing Randall Massengill's amazing voice," shared Jill Wiese, longtime friend/fan and North Dakota show promoter. "All of us here in the North Dakota Bluegrass Association share in