Following an invitation that the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) extended to its members that they share a memory from '75 years of bluegrass," we thought that we would collect a few to share with you. Louisa Branscomb, originally from upstate
banjo
-
-
Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about the Banjo Medley
Good morning Chief, as I look out the window on our first dusting of snow here in middle Tennessee, I've come to the realization that your weekly trip through bluegrass' past might best be conducted this week in a sleigh.
-
Ask Sonny Anything… did you ever play clawhammer style?
Ask Sonny Anything is a recurring feature where our readers pose questions to the great Sonny Osborne, one half of the iconic Osborne Brothers who redefined bluegrass music in the 1960s, and noted banjo maven and collector of fine prewar
-
Tyler Jackson of Drive Time’s miraculous recovery from brain aneurysm
During a time of year when we reflect and give thanks, there is much to be grateful for even in the midst of a pandemic. Tyler Jackson, 24 year old banjoist with NC-based bluegrass band Drive Time who suffered a
-
Track Premiere: Mary Evelyn from Wes Corbett’s banjo project
Wes Corbett, banjo player with the Sam Bush Band, has a banjo solo project coming December 4 called Cascade. He has graciously agreed to let us share the first single today, Mary Evelyn, a highly lyrical banjo tune he recorded with
-
Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about recording with Ira Louvin
Ask Sonny Anything is a recurring feature where our readers pose questions to the great Sonny Osborne, one half of the iconic Osborne Brothers who redefined bluegrass music in the 1960s, and noted banjo maven and collector of fine prewar
-
Terry Baucom celebrates new album and 50 years in bluegrass music
You're right. Terry Baucom doesn't look likes he's old enough to have 50 years in bluegrass under his belt. And that's just counting his true professional career, starting at age 18. He actually had been involved in the contest and
-
Tray Wellington to Mountain Home Music
Mountain Home Music Company has announced the signing of North Carolina banjoist Tray Wellington to the label. Still a student in the Bluegrass, Old Time & Country Music Studies program at ETSU, Tray has already established himself as a creative and
-
Deering introduces Vega Vintage Star banjo
Deering Banjos has introduced a new model under the Vega name, a professional grade open back banjo called the Vintage Star. Vega once made some of the most highly desirable banjos in the world, five string, plectrum, and tenor models, first
-
Ask Sonny Anything… did you ever see Bill Monroe laugh?
Ask Sonny Anything is a recurring feature where our readers pose questions to the great Sonny Osborne, one half of the iconic Osborne Brothers who redefined bluegrass music in the 1960s, and noted banjo maven and collector of fine prewar