William and Marteka Lake are, as young uns, unusual in that they have received a lot of press already. They are creating quite a storm among social media followers also. Geoff Stelling, a very big fan of the duo, said as
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Bright Munde from Alan Munde and Billy Bright
New music from Alan Munde is always good news for followers of adventurous five string banjo playing, and his latest, Bright Munde, a set of banjo/mandolin duets with Billy Bright, is another cause for rejoicing. It's not likely that many readers
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Debut single from Megan McKamey
Megan McKamey, a young vocalist, songwriter, and banjo player from East Tennessee, is set to release her first album, Here’s Your Goodbye, on July 15. Ahead of the full project, she has dropped the title track to radio as a single through
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Bill Evans – What’s in your case?
Lisa Jacobi caught up with Bill Evans backstage for an episode of What's In Your Case? Bill had three banjos with him, so he had to rush through all of them in just a few minutes.
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Jason Davis banjo tabs from Second Time Around
Banjo players can now order a copy of the banjo tabs for Jason Davis' recent album, Second Time Around. The transcriptions were created by Russell Sawler, the same New Brunswick banjoist who did tabs for the several Ron Stewart banjo books.
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The Old Country Church from Mike Scott
Rural Rhythm Christian is preparing tomorrow's release for The Old Country Church, their second project for banjo player and vocalist Mike Scott. Unlike his previous album of Gospel music, 2011's Take Me Lord and Use Me, this new one is all instrumental,
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Rob McCoury – 5 String Flamethrower
For a good many banjo players, calling yourself a 5 string flamethrower might seem a bit pretentious. But for Rob McCoury, who's been peeling paint with his banjo in The Del McCoury Band for the past 27 years, it's an
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Let’s all pitch in for Eddie Adcock
Those of us who are devoted fans or part time/amateur pickers see the world of a touring bluegrass artist as a glamorous life. Riding around on a nice bus, getting to play before adoring crowds, making the big money... Some of that
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Russ Carson gets the nod
When we reported in March that Russ Carson had been picked as the new banjo picker with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, we noted that he officially was coming on board on a 90 day trial basis. Those of us well familiar
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Once Upon A Time In Appalachia
Ryan Cavanaugh has released the latest single in his Back Country series of modern banjo compositions. Like the others so far, Once Upon A Time In Appalachia was recorded with Bill Evans on saxophone, Mark Egan on bass, Tyson Rogers on keyboard, and