Good morning Chief, I know you said it would be a cold day before you ever got back onstage again, but according to Larry's super fancy Apple watch, it's 29.8º out here this morning...does that qualify? Ahhhh okay, you don't really
Opinion / Humor
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From The Side of the Road… Mr. Bluegrass Manners’ triumphant return
The pandemic is even taking its toll on Mr. Bluegrass Manners. The last time I saw him, he was playing the Flatt & Scruggs Carnegie Hall album in LP form over and over and just staring at the record as
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Ask Sonny Anything… Did you have band members who didn’t work out?
Good morning Chief, it's road trip time again. Now listen, I don't want to scare you, but we have a few new guests joining on this little trip back in time including our driver, Michael Cleveland. Don't worry, he's a
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From The Side of the Road… what is your bluegrass spirit animal?
In this general feeling of turning a corner, seeing light at the end of the tunnel, and whatever other hopeful clichés, we can attach to the year 2021, we're all at least looking forward. Last week I advocated acquiring some
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Ask Sonny Anything… “I bet I can sing higher than Bobby!”
Good morning Chief, it's that time again. I'm out here in the bus with Larry, Lincoln and Professor Dan. The Prof. was sick about missing last week's trip, but is raring to go this morning. And I mean that literally.
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From The Side of the Road… what your favorite song reveals about you
With 2021 beginning with the pandemic still in full force only more so, the question is what do we do with ourselves now? You've probably already binge-watched every TV series you weren't too excited about in the first place. If
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Ask Sonny Anything… let’s talk about Little Roy Lewis
Good morning Chief! Hey, looks like Larry just pulled up in the bus. Put on your warmest coat and galoshes (that's Southern for fur lined Birkenstocks) and take these questions/comments with you from your fans and friends. Enjoy the ride and
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From The Side of the Road… A rose by any other name
I do my best to keep up with the latest goings on in Bluegrass Today, from recent births, deaths, new releases, and scheduled surgeries of the bluegrass stars. Sometimes one particular article will stand out or really engage my full
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Word substitution software makes a hash of Kentucky Arts Council press release
We all make mistakes. No one in the business of words can avoid a silly typo, or a careless turn of phrase. Veterans of the print world especially recall when such slips would hang around to haunt them forever. These
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Ask Sonny Anything… did you play a melodic lick on Kaw-liga?
Good morning Chief, and welcome to a brand new year. Let's hope this one is a little better than the last. Mercy. In the meantime, the fans below are waiting in the bus out front to take you back to