While today's populist precepts may account for modern bluegrass music's progressive leanings, pushing those parameters and getting any guarantee that it would be embraced didn't happen overnight. It took imagination and inspiration to transform what was many consider, and wish
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The Amazing dbl Bass Buggie and Amazing Bass Stand
Any musician knows that transporting musical equipment is not the easiest or most fun part of the job. However, most bluegrass pickers will agree that upright bass players have it the worst. Carrying an instrument taller and wider than you
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Special Consensus live on WDVX Blue Plate Special
The Blue Plate Special, a free midday showcase for live music offered five days a week by Knoxville radio station WDVX, has become a venerable tradition in this music-centric city. No matter whether the artists are established or up-and-coming, the
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The Florida Classic – 2022 weekend report
Lonesome River Band at the 2022 Florida Classic - photo © Bill Warren The Florida Classic – classic bluegrass, classic country, classic '50s rock, classic cars and trucks, and great people! The sound crew worked tirelessly all weekend. Larry Payton, Donnie Carver,
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Thursday at the 2022 Florida Classic
Dan Tyminski Band at the 2022 Florida Classic - photo © Bill Warren Thursday dawned warm and sunny for the 2022 Florida Classic, presented by Evans Media Source. The Classic is held in a park east of Brooksville, Florida. The show opened
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The Triumph of Assimilation – Mark Rubin
Mark Rubin, co-founder of the Austin, TX based Bad Livers and known by audiences as the Jew of Oklahoma, is recognized for his fusion of various styles of music. This is certainly the case with his third solo effort, The
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The Complete Tune Playing Toolkit for 5-String Banjo
Mel Bay Publications' latest banjo instruction manual is one that any serious three finger player could benefit from adding to their collection. The title is quite a mouthful, The Complete Tune Playing Toolkit for 5-String Banjo - A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering
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Bluegrass First Class is back with a bang in 2022
Dan Tyminski at the 2022 Bluegrass First Class - photo by Gary Hatley After being on hiatus last year due to the pandemic, Bluegrass First Class bounced back bigger and better than ever this past weekend. "It's been a long two years
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Palatka Bluegrass Festival, Spring 2022 report
Po' Ramblin' Boys at the Spring 2022 Palatka Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Palatka Bluegrass Festival had nearly picture perfect weather for their Spring 2022 event. It did get a little chilly Saturday evening, but there was not
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Get Yourself Outside – Yonder Mountain String Band
Only the most talented artists can effectively tread between past and present, and at the same time, attempt to foresee the future. Consequently, one must credit Yonder Mountain String Band with maintaining their reverence for the roots, while keeping their