Gospel has been an inherent part of the bluegrass tradition since early on, and even today, innumerable artists still refer to it in song and style. Tyler Mullins is an unapologetic religious devotee, having suffered with medical issues as a
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The Freightliners in Winter Garden, FL
Friday evening was a good one for bluegrass music at the Stage Stop Campground in Winter Garden, Florida. The campground provides a number of different types of entertainment for the residents including bingo, potlucks, ladies luncheons, and music. Check them
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Bluegrass in the Bluegrass… and Red Slipper Lounge J.D. Crowe follow up
What a memorable weekend in Lexington! The first annual Bluegrass in the Bluegrass, held at the Clarion Hotel and hosted by SamJam and Rudyfest, left everyone who attended in complete shock. Sammy Karr, Rick Greene, Leroy Walker, Vic Adams, Rudy
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No Title – Marteka & William
Marteka & William have been keeping good company of late while winning contests and kudos in the process. They’ve shared stages with J.D. Crowe and Melvin Goins of the Goins Brothers, and appeared on such popular programs as PBS’ Woodsongs
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Wrong Side of the Rain – Magnolia Street String Band
There’s something particularly impressive about any rookie ensemble that not only sounds fully vetted their first time out, but can also boast a sound that’s fresh and finessed all at the same time. Although New Jersey's Magnolia Street String Band traces its
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Bluegrass Boys – Tommy Webb
Eastern Kentucky’s Tommy Webb has long been a favorite of bluegrass fans throughout that region, with several hits over the years grabbing the attention of the national bluegrass audience. Songs like If It Weren’t for Bluegrass Music (I’d Go Crazy)
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Lovin’ and Leavin’ – A Bluegrass Tribute To Mickey Clark – Aaron Bibelhauser
If you asked musicians who knew him to describe the late singer-songwriter Mickey Clark in just one word, there’d be choices such as “authentic,” “inspirational,” and “mentor.” Bluegrass singer-songwriter Aaron Bibelhauser uses all three when he mentions Clark. And he’s doing
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More from Bluegrass First Class 2020
Rhonda Vincent with Caroline Williamson and her new mandolin at Bluegrass First Class - photo by Sandy Hatley Bluegrass First Class was a weekend filled with great music, unique presentations, and numerous celebrations. Not only was promoter Milton Harkey honored for
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The Bull Mountain Moonshiners’ Way – Jesse McReynolds & Friends
There’s something to be said for adhering to tradition. Yet, there’s even more to be said for those who established that bedrock template in the first place. Those pioneers who are still with us — and making music still —
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409 – Tom Mindte, Mason Via and Ben Somerville
There’s always some degree of skepticism involved when you combine the talents of three seasoned musicians versed in different genres and spawned from different backgrounds. So credit Tom Mindte, Mason Via and Ben Somerville with finding common ground within a