Stolen banjo finds its way home after 42 years
David Luttrell with Karl Smakula, who ended up with his stolen banjo Mississippi banjoist David Luttrell's original pre-war Gibson RB-00 banjo was stolen in 1981. After...
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Fathers and Sons – Mike Mitchell
Mike Mitchell's unfettered affection for bluegrass has always been apparent. As as a singer, fiddler, viola player, and instructor, his dedication to making music has...
Picking all summer – Elisi Smith-Waller and Larryfest
This heartwarming story about developing an interest in music later in life is a contribution from Kjerstin Lang, who volunteers at Larryfest in La Farge,...
The Abduction of Antônio Vilas-Boas from Larry Cordle
Is there anyone in bluegrass who tells a better story than Larry Cordle? For the past 40 years he has been writing and singing some...
Williamsburg Live: Kenny Loggins with Yacht Rock Revue
Kenny Loggins has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy® Awards. His songs have left his musical imprint on “the...
Final Chapter – Lost & Found
In late 2013 Lost & Found began work on a new recording at Mountain Fever Records. Due to health issues being faced by the group's...
The UK & Ireland Dobro Celebration coming soon
Here is how producer Chris Eaton described the genesis of the forthcoming CD, The UK & Ireland Dobro Celebration. "In November 2022 I visited Nashville to...
Lester Flatt’s 1942 Martin D-18
Readers so enjoyed our feature last week on Earl Scruggs' D-18 Martin guitar, that we thought we would post this report from Matthew Tessier and...
Scott Napier relates a bluegrass act of kindness
Braxton Miller, Scott Napier, and Steve Mead Scott Napier recently shared a story with us that demonstrates the wonderful spirit of giving we find in the...
Let Time Ride – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
In a recent conversation with Joe Mullins about his latest album, Let Time Ride, he told me, "I've never been more excited to lead a...
