Mitch Walker to Jeff Brown
Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome has announced a band change. Banjo man Eli Gilbert is leaving the group. He is set to graduate this Spring from East Tennessee...
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Christmas in the Smokies 2015
Sell out crowds enjoyed the holidays early in Pigeon Forge, TN with the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival, December 9-12. Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road...
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Sharon Bennett passes
Bluegrass lovers in Washington State are mourning the loss of one of their own, Marjorie Sharon Bennett, who passed away on August 6. She was...
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Songs to skip at your next gig
I’ve mentioned this before, but I have a theory that a sizable chunk of modern bluegrass fans aren’t listening to the lyrics of any of...
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Po’ Ramblin’ Boys from Hoogstaaten to Spanbroek
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are bringing their hard driving brand of old school bluegrass to western Europe, and have promised to send us updates along the way. Here’s their...
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Brown County Bluegrass Festival celebrates 25th anniversary
This coverage of the Brown County Fest is a contribution from Artie Werner, bass player/booking agent for The Missy Werner Band, and husband of The...
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Bluegrass added to MelonFest
MelonFest, a Kentucky festival dedicated to the music of neo-acid rock group Blind Melon, is incorporating Kentucky bluegrass into its 2015 offerings. Held on a...
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Jesse Smathers to Lonesome River Band
Lonesome River Band has announced the addition of Jesse Smathers to the band on mandolin and vocals. He takes the spot of Randy Jones who...
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Mike Long suffers a stroke
We have learned that noted Nashville guitar builder and luthier Mike Long has suffered a stroke. It occurred last Thursday and, for the time being,...
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Wood Family Tradition continues A.L. Wood’s legacy
A.L. Wood was a legendary banjo picker, singer, songwriter and bandleader in North Carolina, active with his band The Smokey Ridge Boys along the eastern...
