Robert W. "Bob" Mitchell died on January 26 in Louisville, KY following a bout with COVID-19 that he developed after undergoing surgery. He was 83 years of age. Bob was a popular bluegrass radio personality in and around Louisville, where he
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Bob Mitchell reaches 500 shows on B.O.B.
Bob Mitchell with Sam Bush and Rhonda Vincent Bob Mitchell, host of Best of Bluegrass (B.O.B.) on WFPK in Louisville, KY, is set to reach a major milestone this weekend when the several stations who air the program run episode #500. Mitchell
Becky Buller – Live at WFPK
On August 2, Becky Buller and her talented band made a stop in Louisville, KY and visited the studios of WFPK-FM for an interview and live performance for Bob Mitchell and his Best of Bluegrass radio program. The show is set to air
Emi Sunshine on with Bob Mitchell this weekend
Old time singer and Americana artist Emi Sunshine will be the guest this on B.O.B, Best of Bluegrass with Bob Mitchell, one of our reporting DJs for the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay chart. The 13 year old Tennessean was Bob's studio
Congratulations to Bob Mitchell for 400
Persistence can count for a lot, even when skills may be lacking. But when you add that diligence to passion, opportunity, and capability, great things can happen. In bluegrass we find many examples of people who dedicate time and energy to
Special C’s side trip to Louisville
When Special Consensus made the journey to Shepherdsville, KY last week for a show in Gary Brewer’s Friday Night Bluegrass Series, the band took a side trip to Louisville to make a guest appearance on Bob Mitchell's Best Of Bluegrass program, recorded at WFPK-FM. The guys
C.F. Bailey & Shadow Ridge on Best of Bluegrass
This report comes from Bob Mitchell, host of Best of Bluegrass on WCHQ in Louisville, KY. He is one of the reporting radio hosts for our Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart. Look for this show to be broadcast in the
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys on Best of Bluegrass
In 2015, it took the Po' Ramblin’ Boys 10 days to perform in 5 European countries, but on May 15, 2016, the red hot Boys made a stop in Louisville, KY and found a way to be in two places at the
Ma Crow and the Ladyslippers visit Louisville
Ma Crow and the Ladyslippers have been busy. Recently, the all-female band from Cincinnati, OH made a stop in Louisville, KY to appear on two radio programs in the same night. Actually, it was easier than you might think as both programs originate from the
300 shows for Bob Mitchell
Congratulations to Bob Mitchell, one of the radio hosts who contributes regularly to our Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart, celebrated a milestone last week when he broadcast his 300th edition of BOB (Best of Bluegrass). His DJ career began in 2008 on