McLain Family history, Bluegrass Ambassadors, now available
Bluegrass Ambassadors - The McLain Family Band in Appalachia and the World, by Paul O. Jenkins, is now available from West Virginia University Press. The book...
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Headed South – Crandall Creek
West Virginia's Crandall Creek hasn’t been on the bluegrass scene an extremely long time, but their songs have already made a big splash on bluegrass...
Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about your Guitjo getting stolen
Good morning Chief and welcome to Time Machine Day! Enjoy the trip and don't forget to come back...we need your answers to these questions! Terry ====== Red Allen...
Freedom, Love, and the Open Road – Lindley Creek
One of the most time-honored traditions in the bluegrass world is that of the family band – mom, dad, and the kids, often building the...
From The Side of the Road… bluegrass paternity settled, once and for all
Just after the 2020 presidential election was called (the first time), I wrote a column here about how we'd all need to find new subjects...
Sierra Hull solos from Sturgill Simpson album by Tristan Scroggins
Nashville mandolinist Tristan Scroggins has continued to use his forced down time this year to study and transcribe music from his favorite players. And he...
Moments in Bluegrass: BG75 #12 – Kenny Baker Plays Bill Monroe
Following an invitation that the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) extended to its members that they share a memory from "75 years of bluegrass," we...
‘Tis The Season from Amy Gallatin
From Connecticut comes veteran bluegrass vocalist Amy Gallatin, with a new Christmas record to share this year. Called simply 'Tis The Season, it features a total...
Graduating from the school of Special Consensus
In its 45 year history, Special Consensus has served as the launching pad for the careers of many other players who have become instrumental figures...
And That’s OK – Clare Brown
Clare Brown was clearly a child prodigy. Her bio claims that she's been playing fiddle since the age of four, which is a considerable accomplishment...
