Another classic bluegrass Christmas song is Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, popularized by The Stanley Brothers in the 1950s, and which remained in the Ralph Stanley set list until his passing. Here is a newly-recorded version courtesy of The Burnett Sisters with
We reported earlier this week about Colin Ray and Jeff Parker dissolving their newly-established partnership as a result of the lack of work this year during the state and municipal shutdowns. If you doubt the impact of COVID on our
It was only this past December that we announced that bluegrass veteran Jeff Parker had brought his young guitarist and vocalist, Colin Ray, in as a partner in the band they were promoting. The group had appeared as a showcase
Just six months ago, we told you about a new act on the bluegrass scene, Jeff Parker & Colin Ray. Well... they weren't really a new act; Jeff and Colin were already performing together in the Jeff Parker Band. But
The Burnett Sisters have called on their long-time friend and former banjo picker, Colin Ray, to assist on the first single from their upcoming debut album, Long Way From Home. Singing siblings from North Carolina, the Burnett girls have been playing
This is a time of year when we are accustomed to seeing bluegrass groups make some changes in personnel, and sometimes even new acts coming forward to launch their career. Here's a story about both. Jeff Parker has decided to rebrand
