Chris Henry, noted Bill Monroe mandolin stylist, has announced a new way to learn how to play like Big Mon. He has launched a Monroe Style Improvising course for players who are already familiar with the basics of this building
David McLaughlin
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Your Old Standby – Scott Brannon
Those who have listened regularly to the Ray Davis show or are familiar with some of the Plum Pitiful recordings that have been released down through the years will be familiar with the name Scott Brannon, a regular in Davis’s
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Bluegrass at The Kennedy Center
Josh Kohn with the National Council for the Traditional Arts reminded us about a show tonight (10/12) by Linda Lay & Springfield Exit at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Linda has been a fixture on the bluegrass scene for many
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David McLaughlin responds to your generosity
David McLaughlin sent along this poignant note in response to this morning's news that the necessary funds had been raised for him to purchase the new hearing aids that have restored much of his hearing. Multiple kudos to Claire Lynch
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David McLaughlin hearing device – success!
We just heard from Claire Lynch that her effort to raise $7,000 for a new hearing aid for former Johnson Mountain Boy David McLaughlin has succeeded. David lost his hearing quite suddenly back in late 2006 and has had to
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David McLaughlin benefit update
Claire Lynch tells us that she has received over $5,300 is donations to defray the cost of David McLaughin's new hearing aid, well on the way to reaching the goal of $7,000. We reported last week on how David lost his
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David McLaughlin’s hearing loss – how you can help
Bluegrass mandolinists and long-time fans of traditional bluegrass music are well acquainted with David McLaughlin. He's been involved in several popular bands since he first started performing actively in the late 1970s, and has been responsible for clarifying how Monroe-based
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David McLaughlin’s hearing loss – how you can help
Bluegrass mandolinists and long-time fans of traditional bluegrass music are well acquainted with David McLaughlin. He's been involved in several popular bands since he first started performing actively in the late 1970s, and has been responsible for clarifying how Monroe-based
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Seneca Rocks! recording continues
We posted last year about the formation of Seneca Rocks!, a new part-time bluegrass band made up of prominent veteran performers. The group include Dudley Connell on guitar, Tom Adams on banjo, David McLaughlin on mandolin, Sally Love on
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New CD from Sammy Shelor and Linda Lay
The newest release in the Crooked Road series from the Virginia Folklife program is just out. It is by Linda Lay, Sammy Shelor & Crooked Run, and entitled Taking The Crooked Road Home. Linda Lay grew up in Bristol, VA singing