Tag: banjo

Flatt & Scruggs show poster

The passing of Earl Scruggs has brought a great many emotions to the fore, along with some wonderful memories from those…

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Ryan Cavanaugh on Earl Scruggs

This Earl Scruggs tribute is a contribution from avant-garde and jazz banjo pioneer, Ryan Cavanaugh. I was fortunate enough to have…

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Dick Bowden on Earl Scruggs

I grew up way Downeast in Maine surrounded by a country music loving family and friends. In the early 50s. By…

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Jim Mills remembers Earl Scruggs

This remembrance of the great Earl Scruggs comes from former Ricky Skaggs banjo player, celebrated recording artist and avid banjo collector,…

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Barney McKenna passes

Tim Carter, who posted his thoughts on losing Earl Scruggs yesterday to our Remembering Earl Scruggs page (for reader tributes), shared…

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Joe Dean to Quicksilver

Is it pure coincidence that Joe Dean is announced as the new banjo player with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver on the…

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Jessie Baker to Dailey & Vincent

With original banjo man Joe Dean taking his exit to pursue other interests, Dailey & Vincent have announced that Jessie Baker…

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Album of the Week #19 – Foggy Mountain Banjo

On Sunday, my father (Joe Mullins) and I sat and listened to every minute of a funeral for a man I…

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The torch is passed

Bill Evans describes this touching tribute to Earl Scruggs from yesterday’s memorial service in Nashville. I had the honor and privilege…

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Remembering the Master

Bluegrass Today‘s Terry Herd was in attendance for the Earl Scruggs memorial service at The Ryman yesterday afternoon, and sent along…

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