Ben Krakauer is a banjo player and composer, and an Assistant Professor of Music at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC. His academic specialty is in ethnomusicologist, and he holds a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the University of Texas at
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New members announced for Country Gentlemen Tribute Band
The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band has announced two new members, replacing reso-guitarist Geoff Gay and bass player Eric Troutman, who recently left the group. Founding member Darren Beachley is returning to the band, playing dobro. He was part of the original
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The Country Pickers say farewell
Originally formed as a duo in 1960, The Country Pickers are a legendary band from Basel, Switzerland. They have played extensively all over Switzerland and, during the 1980s and 1990s, in some neighboring countries, winning an award for best acoustic
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Roses drops for Jackson Hollow
Today is the release date for Jackson Hollow's debut album for Mountain Fever Records, Roses, and to celebrate, they are also releasing a single for the title track. The band is fronted by the husband and wife team of Mike Sanyshyn,
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Steve Skold, aka “Uncle Steve Crockett,” passes
Steve Skold, who performed for three decades as "Uncle Steve Crockett" with his Log Cabin Boys, has died at his home in Athens, NY. He was 74 years of age at the time of his passing on February 23. A popular
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You Don’t Need To Be Improved from Jeff Parker & Company
For their first single with 615 Hideaway Records, Jeff Parker & Company have chosen You Don't Need To Be Improved, written by Mike Norris. Parker has been a prominent figure in bluegrass for quite some time, with memorable stints with top
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Goodwin Brothers win Bluegrass Artist of the Year in Lexington
At the Lexington Music Awards Show last weekend, which honors and celebrates the best music the city of Lexington, KY has to offer, The Goodwin Brothers were named as Bluegrass Artist of the Year. They were also given The Critics
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Zoe & Cloyd drop two more tracks from their Grandfathers project
We've written before about the fascinating backstory to the next Zoe & Cloyd project for Organic Records, Songs of Our Grandfathers. Both of their grandfathers were accomplished musicians of some note, though in very different musical styles, and the album
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Garrett Newton does Hank Williams
One of the questions you hear asked frequently at festivals in the southeastern US is, "Whatever happened to that talented young banjo picker, Garrett Newton? We used to see him all the time with Lorraine Jordan." It's a good question, as
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These Ole Blues from Missy Raines, with Danny Paisley
Compass Records is announcing today Highlander, a new album from Missy Raines, expected early this fall. A debut single is also available, which find the veteran bassist and vocalist teamed up with traditional bluegrass icon, Danny Paisley. This first look at