When BlueRidge split in early 2007, Alan Bibey and Jason Davis became part of the newly formed Grasstowne, and Alan Johnson joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Junior Sisk, their soulful lead singer, reassembled his old group, and they have been
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Review: The SteelDrivers
The SteelDrivers is a recently formed band comprising personnel who have a long association with mainstream country music in Nashville - Chris Stapleton (guitar and lead vocals) with Tammy Rogers (fiddle and harmony vocals), Mike Henderson (mandolin), Mike Fleming (bass
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Mike Parker joins David Parmley and Continental Divide
We just got a note from Ron Spears with news for fans of David Parmley and Continental Divide. Mike Parker of Burea, KY has joined the band playing upright bass and singing lead and harmony vocals. He spent many years playing
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Tony Trischka on Regis and Kelly
Tony Trischka will be appearing tomorrow on the popular, syndicated morning talk show, Live with Regis and Kelly. Tony is only two weeks away from the release of his latest CD, Territory, and it is safe to presume that he
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C-Sky in the studio
We posted back in January that Cadillac Sky would be headed into the studio this month to begin work on the next CD. The guys just sent along a photo they shot in the studio, plus word that more details
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Mel Bay: Complete Mandolin Method
Music instruction publisher Mel Bay recently re-released one of their mainstay titles, Mel Bay's Complete Mandolin Method. Originally released in book form only, the updated product is now available with an accompanying DVD. The product teaches the basics of mandolin technique,
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Sunday Morning Revelations – The Beautiful River Of Life
The Soul Pickers are Shane Norman (mandolin and lead vocals), Tyler Anderson (banjo, finger-picked guitar and harmony vocals), Daniel Wiseman (guitar and harmony vocals) and Wayne Clemons (upright bass and harmony vocals) from the northern Alabama/Tennessee area. They formed in 2003
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A cold, frosty mug of Special C
Tonight is a special night for Greg Cahill and the guys in Special Consensus. When they perform tonight at The Livery in Benton Harbor, MI they will not only throw down some solid bluegrass for the listening audience, they'll also be
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Wayne Benson and Alan Bibey
I've had occasion this week to speak with both Alan Bibey and Wayne Benson, two of the premier mandolinists playing bluegrass today. They are teaming up this year for a number of projects sure to be of interest to students
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Phil Leadbetter feature at Gibson.com
Gibson has posted an article on their web site about Grasstowne Dobro man Phil Leadbetter. The piece covers Phil's early experiences learning teh resonator guitar, his work with JD Crowe, his IBMA awards and teh debut CD with his new performance