Béla Fleck took the Carnegie stage and brought that hallowed hall to a place I am sure it has never quite been before. Smiley, tie-dyed festivarians joined the bejeweled Manhattan proper to celebrate something undeniably near and dear to America's heart:
banjo
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IBMA Foundation adds J.D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship
The IBMA Foundation, the charitable, philanthropic, and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced a new J.D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship for those planning to study the five string banjo in college, or who play banjo in a
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Raymond Fairchild biography is forthcoming
When, in January 2022, the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) and regional partners announced the 2021-2022 Artist Support Grant awardees, it meant that the funding would enable Garret K. Woodward, award-winning writer and long-time friend of the late Raymond Fairchild,
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My Favorite J.D. Crowe lick – Terry Baucom
This is a feature we are running to memorialize the creative and musical legacy of the late J.D. Crowe, who we lost just before Christmas. We are calling it My Favorite Crowe Lick, and each episode will feature a prominent
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More classical banjo music from John Bullard
Virginia banjoist John Bullard has prepared another album of solo classical banjo, this time with new pieces written specifically for the instrument in this style. The album is titled John Bullard Plays 24 Preludes for Solo Banjo by Adam Larabee -
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Pete Wernick suffers heart attack, recovering well
Dr. Banjo needed the professional services of the medical doctors last week. Noted banjo player, Hot Rize co-founder, and long time IBMA leader Pete Wernick suffered a heart attack this past Tuesday (February 1) at home in the early morning hours.
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Two new tracks from Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive
With the new year upon us and a changed lineup behind him, Terry Baucom is showcasing the latest edition of The Dukes of Drive with a pair of new releases. The Dukes now feature Will Clark on mandolin and lead vocals,
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My Favorite J.D. Crowe lick – Mike Munford
Mike Munford with Dirty Kitchen at Bluegrass Island in 2018 - photo by My Grass Is Blue This is a feature we are running to memorialize the creative and musical legacy of the late J.D. Crowe, who we lost just before
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California Report: Snap Jackson
Snap Jackson and his band, the Knock on Wood Players, are an award-winning acoustic quartet hailing from Stockton, California. They blend Americana, bluegrass, soul, and old-time music and have been featured on the same bill with notable acts such as
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My Favorite J.D. Crowe lick – Ned Luberecki
This is a feature we are running to memorialize the creative and musical legacy of the late J.D. Crowe, who we lost just before Christmas. We are calling it My Favorite Crowe Lick, and each episode will feature a prominent