The Kickin Grass Band, popular alt-grass practitioners from North Carolina, have a new CD out on Superfan Records. Using the familiar string band instruments, Kickin Grass creates a hybrid sound that Superfan describes as a "roots-flaunting Americana style of bluegrass." The
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Last Day of Galax
Johnny Williams released his most recent CD, Last Day of Galax, in August but we didn't get a copy until this week. It clearly shows why Johnny has earned his reputation as among the most expressive singers of traditional bluegrass
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Kati Penn: My Turn To Cry
Fiddler Kati Penn has just released her new CD, My Turn To Cry. The recording is produced by resophonic guitarist Rob Ickes and includes an all-star cast of players. In addition to her fiddling, Penn also contributes lead and harmony vocals
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Melonie Cannon video trailer online
The trailer for Melonie Cannon's video with Willie Nelson (which we told you about during IBMA) has been posted online. It's for the song Back To Earth from her current CD, And The Wheels Turn out last week on Rural
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Ralph Stanley – Old Time Pickin’
Dave Freeman may be largely retired from day-to-day operations at Rebel Records, and he is using his "free" time in furtherance of his passion for traditional, old time and early country music. The latest Rebel release, a Ralph Stanley compilation CD
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Roger Handy with Southern Depot
Does the name Roger Handy ring a bell? It will if you have been a fan of The Lost and Found since their inception 35 years ago. Roger was the band's original guitarist, and performed and recorded with them for several
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Mando workshop to benefit Butch Baldassari
We've posted repeatedly here about Butch Baldassari, his ongoing health concerns as he battles a pernicious cancer, and the many opportunities that have been presented to come to his and his family's aid. Here's another... This weekend, the Musical Heritage Center of
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Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper announce new member
Michael Cleveland took home his sixth strait IBMA award for Fiddle Player of the Year, and his band Flamekeeper walked away with their second IBMA win for Instrumental Band of the Year. An astute observer may have noticed a new face
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Mountain Heart with Tony Rice
Last week, Brance posted a few photos of Mountain Heart performing with Tony Rice at the Keith Case suite on Wednesday of IBMA week. They also did a main stage show during Fan Fest, and fiddler Jim Van Cleve sent along
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Patrick McAvinue – Rutlands Reel
Almost as soon as I walked in to the Convention Center on Monday, I ran into talented young fiddler Patrick McAvinue, currently with Audie Blaylock & Redline. He was with his charming young lady, Sarah Fitzmaurice, herself a fine