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Back in 1989, former Blue Grass Boy Doug Hutchens taped a lengthy interview with Earl Scruggs that ran on Doug's radio show - which went by the clever title, Bluegrass Today. The occasion of Earl's passing has prompted Doug to make

Folks who caught any of the shows on Glen Campbell's ongoing Farewell Tour will have noticed a striking young woman playing banjo in the show. You may also have noticed her in the video for country superstars Rascall Flatt's current hit,

The day we all knew was inevitable has come, but knowing it's coming doesn't make it any easier when it does. It doesn't seem possible, but this man I only met for a few brief minutes probably had more impact

Noted Japanese bluegrass artist Kazuhiro Inaba sent along this video tribute to the late Earl Scruggs. I played “The Scruggs Medley” with my great respect and appreciation for Earl Scruggs last night at Mister Kelly’s in Osaka. Since I started to play

This commemoration of Earl Scruggs comes from Jack Hatfield, who has earned his living teaching Scruggs' music for almost 40 years. His Scruggs Corner columns for Banjo Newsletter are collectors items, as they contained start-to-finish transcriptions from Scruggs recordings, including

Some good news on the banjo legend front... Doug Dillard has been released from the hospital. He was admitted into a rehab facility on Monday, and his wife, Vikki, tells us that Doug is in good spirits and eager to get

Another banjo milestone is about to be passed. The great J.D. Crowe has announced his intention to retire from performing at the end of 2012. He will turn 75 years old this summer. Crowe is widely regarded as among the most

It seems that the venerable Dennis The Menace comic strip has jumped on the banjo bandwagon - but not for the reason that most 5 stringers would admit. Yesterday's (4/9) panel finds Dennis wanting to take up the banjo because of

The passing of Earl Scruggs has brought a great many emotions to the fore, along with some wonderful memories from those who knew him, and those who have enjoyed his music over the years. We've been fortunate to be able to

This Earl Scruggs tribute is a contribution from avant-garde and jazz banjo pioneer, Ryan Cavanaugh. I was fortunate enough to have a few conversations with our hero Earl Scruggs, and having spent my formative years in an extensive study of his