Allen Shelton update
Thanks to Fred Robbins, who has shared a couple of recent communications about Allen Shelton's condition. As we noted last week, Allen has been diagnosed...
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Allen Shelton diagnosed with leukemia
Banjo legend Allen Shelton has been hospitalized, diagnosed with leukemia. He is at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville undergoing treatment, but this sort of...
Grey Fox videos
Even more bluegrass videos! Our friend Fred Robbins sent along a note about what he did on his summer vacation - at Grey Fox. "This year, for...
Indian Ranch, circa 1972
We've been in touch recently with Fred Robbins, a photographer and bluegrass enthusiast who has posted a brilliant set of photos from the 1972 Country...
IBMA Foundation announces 2024 Project Grants
The IBMA Foundation, which raises and disperses funds to programs and initiatives that foster the growth of bluegrass music, has announced the 2024 recipients of...
Kids Academy shines on final day of 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
Grey Fox Kids Academy students prepare for their star turn - photo © Tara Linhardt Sunday at Grey Fox is the day so many folks have...
Mac Martin passes
The first-generation bluegrass lead singer, guitar picker, and band leader from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, William (Bill) Dermot "Mac Martin" Colleran passed away on Monday morning, February...
On This Day #58 – Country Gazette in London
On this day .. On April 19, 1976, Country Gazette played at 8th The International Festival of Country Music at the Empire Pool (re-named the Wembley...
150 Years of Civil War Music
Yesterday was the 150th anniversary of General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox courthouse, essentially ending the Civil War. The...
Doug Dillard home again
We have learned that Doug Dillard is back home, having been released last night from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. He was admitted this past Saturday (2/26)...
