Bluegrass band news

  • The Stanley Brothers 50 years ago

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    In the course of two days just over fifty years ago, the Stanley Brothers began an era that was to last on-and-off right through and beyond Carter Stanley's premature passing on December 1, 1966. Carter and Ralph along with the Clinch

  • Wyatt Rice workshop at Fur Peace

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    After the success of last year's bluegrass rhythm guitar workshop with Wyatt Rice, a second has been scheduled for next weekend (November 7-9) at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch in southeastern Ohio. When we spoke with Wyatt recently, he mentioned that

  • Mashville Halloween fun

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    The guys in Mashville Brigade decided to go for a Halloween dress up vibe this past Tuesday at The Station Inn. Recognize anyone...?                

  • Dale Perry joins Pine Mountain Railroad

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    Cody Shuler recently announced that effect October 18, 2008, Dale Perry has joined Pine Mountain Railroad. Dale will be playing the 5 and singing harmony vocals. Dale's bass singin as been a distinguishing marks of the bands he's performed with in

  • Grasstowne working on #2

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    After a trip to Florida this weekend, Grasstowne will be heading into the studio to get started on their second CD. Resonator guitarist Phil Leadbetter tells us that they have new songs from fellow band members Steve Gulley and Alan Bibey,

  • IBMA 2009 showcase submissions

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    The IBMA is now accepting applications from artists who would like to be considered for an official showcase spot during the 2009 World Of Bluegrass convention in Nashville, September 28 - October 4, 2009. Keep in mind that these showcase opportunities

  • Bluegrass radio – Saturday 10/25

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    More big bluegrass doin's on online radio this Saturday (10/25). At 1:00 p.m. (EDT) former Foggy Mountain Boys Jody Rainwater and Curly Seckler will join Steep Canyon Rangers for a live set on WSVS AM 800 in Crewe, VA. They will

  • Free Punch Brothers tracks at Daytrotter

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    Punch Brothers fans can check out three live cuts from the guys posted at Daytrotter.com. There are live versions of Punch Bowl and the first movement of The Blind Leaving The Blind, both tracks from the band's current CD, Punch. They

  • Kruger Brothers go grassy

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    The Kruger Brothers have been a fixture on the folk and Americana circuit for the past ten years - since they moved to the US from their native Switzerland in 1997. Jens Kruger in particular has established himself as one of