Junior Sisk's crackerjack banjo picker, Jason Davis, is back with his second solo project at the ripe old age of 25. Like his 2008 effort, Steppin' Out, he has enlisted an array of young hotshots like himself, together with a
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The Mountain Doctor from Don Rigsby
The first single from Don Rigsby's Doctor's Orders album in available now from Rebel Records. The Mountain Doctor, written by Don and Larry Cordle, is the project's only new song. It tells the story of the great Ralph Stanley, for whom the
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Scholarships available to Smoky Mountain Banjo Academy
The Smoky Mountain Banjo Academy has been held since 2004 in a beautiful mountain retreat near Gatlinburg, TN, hosted by noted banjo instructor and author, Jack Hatfield. The event is an outgrowth of the Maryland Banjo Academy, formerly operated by
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Arthel’s Guitar from Jack Lawrence
Jack Lawrence has announced the April 12 release of his next album, Arthel's Guitar, on Little King Records. It's a mix of vocals and instrumentals featuring the stellar guitar work and vocals of this long-time Doc Watson accompanist. Joining Lawrence are Wayne Benson on
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Nathan Stanley accepts the torch
Nathan Stanley is eagerly awaiting the April 12 release of his second solo project, The Legacy Continues. Not yet 21 years old, Nathan finds himself in the fearsome position of being deputized to help carry the Stanley sound forward in the
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The Story behind the Song – Barabbas
The Gospel song Barabbas was written by Eldred Hill, the mandolin player with West Virginia-based group Patent Pending. He relates …… “My father had heard a sermon on the crucifixion delivered by his minister Steve Smallman. The theme was that Barabbas was
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Brett Smeltzer back to Stoney Creek
West Virginia's Stoney Creek has announced the return of Brett Smeltzer to the band on mandolin and vocals. He had left the group in 2012 after 4 years of service to launch the Bluegrass Retrospect radio program online. The show airs each
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New music from Claire Lynch
Compass Records is getting ready to deliver a new CD from the Claire Lynch Band, and if a live performance of many of the songs Monday night in Rockville, MD, is any indication, it’s going to be a doozy. Dear Sister
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Old McDonald Sold the Farm – Newton & Thomas
Pinecastle Records has released the first single, Old McDonald Sold the Farm, from the upcoming album by Mark Newton and Steve Thomas, Reborn, scheduled for release on April 30. The lively song, the opening track on the album, was written by Kenny Boudrea,
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Life without Earl
This tribute to Earl Scruggs on the anniversary of his passing is a contribution from Jim Mills, a life-long student of Scruggs-style banjo, and a serious collector of the sort of pre war Gibson banjos that Earl played. Jim also