Audey Ratliff

We've mentioned several times that nothing beats bluegrass people for their kindness, and willingness to help others as they learn to play the music. Most of us who have been involved for some time will have stories to tell about

Audie Ratliff, chief luthier with Ratliff Mandolins in Church Hill, TN, has produced a series of series of five videos which follow his process as he builds and assembles a set of ten new instruments. Anyone interested in the mandolin, and

Tom Ratliff, a fixture in the bluegrass scene in east Tennessee for many years, passed away on October 30. He was 79 years of age and died from the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Tom was a passionate bluegrass fan

Following the recent passing of James Alan Shelton, several of his friends and admirers in Kingsport, TN are putting on a benefit concert in his name. Monies raised will be donated to James' widow, Greta Shelton, to assist with such medical

Among the many people mourning the loss of James Alan Shelton today is his good friend, Audey Ratliff. Many people know Audey through his luthiery, as the owner of Ratliff Mandolins. He and James grew up in the same part