Since his passing in May 2012, celebrated guitarist Doc Watson has been the subject of several tributes chronicling his numerous decades as a musician. One of the most recent is The Definitive Doc Watson, which has compiled thirty-four songs from
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The Story Behind The Song – Doc Watson Morning, D-18 Guitar Picking Kind of Day
Doc Watson Morning, D-18 Guitar Picking Kind of Day was written by Peter Rowan and Jerry Faires who, beginning the day after Doc Watson had passed away, collaborated on this sincere tribute to the great guitar player and singer. The song
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Cowboy Jack Clement passes at 82
One of the most influential men in the history of American music has passed away. Primarily known for his work in country music, Cowboy Jack Clement's influence runs the gamut including country, rock and roll, folk, bluegrass, and more. A
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Arthel’s Guitar – Jack Lawrence
Jack Lawrence will always be known for his 25 years as accompanist and flatpicking partner to the legendary Doc Watson. Not a bad item to have on your resumé. But Jack was already a noted guitarist when Doc took him on
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The Essentials for a Perfect Bluegrass Summer
Well, summer is here, although bluegrass fans know summer starts when you attend your first outdoor bluegrass festival of the season. (You know I'm right!) According to Mother Nature though, today is officially the first day of summer. Unless you're a
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The Definitive Doc Watson from Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill Records has announced a a July 16 release for anew compilation project from the late Doc Watson. The Definitive Doc Watson will contain 34 tracks on 2 CDs, covering selections from Watson's time recording for both the Vanguard and Sugar
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Remembrance of Doc from Jack Lawrence
This personal remembrance of Doc Watson comes from Jack Lawrence, Doc's longtime friend, road companion and musical partner. Lawrence worked with Watson from the time Merle Watson passed until Doc retired. His latest recording, Arthel's Guitar, is recently released. It is
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The Doc Watson Principles
This remembrance of Doc Watson on the first anniversary of his death is a contribution from Kent Gustavson, author of the Watson biography, Blind But Now I See. Kent also serves as editor of Blooming Twig Books, based in Tulsa,
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MusicFest to honor Doc and Rosa Lee Watson
Following the loss of both Doc and Rosa Lee Watson in 2012, the organisers of MusicFest, a celebration of Appalachian music and cultural heritage, has chosen to honor them with a change of name for the event, to the Doc
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Rodgers Remembrance Vol VIII: My Rough And Rowdy Ways
This week we are going to once again remember the life and times of America’s Blue Yodeler, the Singing Brakeman, and the Father of Country Music: the late, great Jimmie Rodgers. On Sunday, May 26, Jimmie Rodgers will have been