I made my annual stop at the Woodbine Opry this past Friday night, and found another evening of fun music. The Woodbine Opry started in 2000 as a jam session in Hoydt Drury’s living room. It moved into the old Woodbine
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Seven True Stories – The High & Wides
Their handle may imply that they harbor some sort of over-the-top intent, but, in fact, The High & Wides stay the course throughout their new, oddly named offering Seven True Stories. We say “oddly” because, in fact, there are eleven
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Home To Stay – South Carolina Broadcasters
Given their auspicious handle, and their individual loyalty to the high lonesome sounds each member learned so early on, the South Carolina Broadcasters stand on firm footing when it comes to a commitment to the cause. On their new album,
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The Snow Hill Bluegrass Jamboree – Doing good, doing bluegrass
This report from the Snow Hill Bluegrass Jamboree is a contribution from Audie Finnell. Since its kickoff in the summer of '03, the Snow Hill Bluegrass Jamboree, on Snow Hill Road about 10 miles northeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has quickly become
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Monroe Bus – Andy Statman
Andy Statman never intended to be limited to a single genre. Over the years, he’s shown his proficiency on a number of instruments — from klezmer clarinet to bluegrass mandolin — without missing a beat in-between. A Grammy nominee as
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2020 Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival report
Malpass Brothers with Rhonda Vincent at the 2020 Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 44th annual Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival has come to an end. Congratulations to Norman and Judy Adams on a great run, and best
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Jekyll Island New Year’s Bluegrass festival
The 2020 bluegrass festival season has officially been kicked of with the opening day of the 44th Jekyll Island New Year’s Bluegrass festival. This event also marks the beginning of the transition of the Adams festivals from Norman and Judy
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The Mosley Brothers – The Mosley Brothers
Reared in the traditions of Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs, the Mosley Brothers gained a firm basis in bluegrass basics early on. These days, the band that bears their name continues to foster an appreciation for those origins while
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Straighten The Curves – The Grascals
Hearing a CD from The Grascals for the first time is like having an old friend drop by. Even if you haven’t seen each other for a while, you know just what to expect and get comfortable right off the
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Pieces – Jason Barie
First… a bit of background… According to his website, Jason Barie grew up in Florida, picked up his first fiddle at the age of 10, took classical music lessons beginning in the fifth grade, learned to play bluegrass at a local music