Once you've been bitten by the bluegrass bug, you can never get it out of your system. Most of of know that is true, as one recently-retired group is discovering for themselves. After deciding to take some time off the road
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Introducing Fast Track
We're probably most of us familiar with the aphorism, "When God closes one door, He opens another," meaning that good things can rise from the ashes of what may look initially like a disaster. It often proves true in the
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Joshua Gooding to Alex Leach Band
The Alex Leach Band has announced that Joshua Gooding has joined the group on mandolin. Joshua grew up in California as the son of Dave Gooding, himself a bluegrass musician and a member of the Board of Directors of the
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Nate Burie to Special Consensus
Following the recently announced departure of mandolinist Nick Dumas from Special Consensus, banjo player and band leader Greg Cahill has informed us that Nick's place will be taken by Nate Burie. Nate grew up performing with his family band, The Burie
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Kody Norris receives hometown honor
Kody Norris, creator and operator of The Kody Norris Show, was honored this week by a "Home Of" sign at the entrance to his hometown of Mountain City, Tennessee. Mayor Kevin Parsons and Kody were on hand for the official unveiling
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Sally (Berry) Lea launches solo career
Sally Lea, formerly performing as Sally Berry and Sally Vincent, has announced her departure from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. For the past several years she has played guitar and provided harmony vocals with her mother's band. On the strength of
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Turning Ground to Turnberry Management
Turnberry Records and Management has announced the signing of eastern Kentucky's Turning Ground for management services. The band records bluegrass and Gospel for Bonfire Music Group. Keith Barnacastle, Turnberry's president, has nothing but praise for his new signees, and their lead
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IIIrd Tyme Out is having a Halloween costume contest
Are you a fan of Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out with a really cool Halloween costume prepared for today's festivities? Then you should enter the band's official 2019 costume contest for 2019! You could win a t-shirt and hat autographed
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Ryan Cavanaugh explains departure from Songs From the Road Band
Esoteric and experimental banjo player Ryan Cavanaugh has explained his reasons for leaving his post with Songs From The Road Band, after a full year on the road, and having completed recording their next album, Waiting On A Ride. The band
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Eli Johnston to Merle Monroe
Eli Johnston with Quicksilver at SamJam 2018 - photo by Jennifer Buckler Merle Monroe has announced that Eli Johnston has joined their touring band on bass and harmony vocals. Eli's is a familiar face in the bluegrass world from his recent five