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Jamming in the shadow of the Raleigh sign at World of Bluegrass '24 - photo © Jeromie Stephens When IBMA's World of Bluegrass pulled out of Nashville in 2012, I spent most of the 12-hour drive home, and many of the

We have an annual(ish) tradition here, which is to compile some of bluegrass music's most uninteresting stories of the past year, after which I try to narrow them down to five that really stand out as yawn-inducers. Why do we do

The sun sets on the 2022 World of Bluegrass - photo © Frank Baker As the 2022 IBMA Awards and live performances kicked off, Hurricane Ian began its approach on the West Coast of Florida, eventually smashing into Fort Myers. The

There was a lot to like in last night's IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, the 33rd uninterrupted running of the annual event. It's always fun to observe our bluegrass stars done up in all their finery, with spouses and families in tow.

In this recurring column, bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson answers your questions about his storied musical career. To ask a question, either comment below, or send us your question by email. Howdy folks howdy... (my best imitation of Mr Monroe) and I

In this recurring column, bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson answers your questions about his storied musical career. To ask a question, either comment below, or send us your question by email. Here we go again down memory lane of my musical journey.

Here we go again, and I must tell you I appreciate your questions, and quite honestly I have to dig deep in my memory bank for some of them. But that’s a good thing. Throughout the history of DL&Q, except for

Hard to believe but chat time is here already! Having lived my life in the DC area I saw the County Gentlemen many times and was a life long fan. I feel that Charlie Waller did  not always get the recognition

My banjo picking friend of lots of years has a two subject inquiry, and what I consider a huge compliment... Howdy Doyle! I'd like to share something with you that you may not be aware of: Jimmy Martin once told me

Hi folks. It appears that I didn’t wash out after the first series of answers, so he we go with this week's recollections. Hey Doyle, Jack Lawrence here. In your early days with the Gents I seem to remember you playing