We've tossed some good-natured barbs at Doyle Lawson of late since his decision to bring former Quicksilver bass player Carl White back on drums. Despite some of the grief we took, our intention was never to berate Doyle, but merely
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Welcome Cager Swift!
Josh Swift, resonator guitarist with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, celebrated a major event this week - the birth of his son. Here's his play-by-play. "On March 24th my wife, Tobi, gave birth to our first child, Cager Glynn Swift. Up
Dove award nominations announced
The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2011 Dove Awards. The winners will be announced during their gala awards show on Easter Sunday (4/24) in Atlanta, GA. There are two specific bluegrass categories: Bluegrass Recorded Song of the
Radio Ramblers – Hymns From The Hills
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have released one of the finest bluegrass Gospel records of the past few years. No surprise there, as Mullins has a long history of producing such, and is himself one of the finest tenor
Baucom reunites DLQ for In A Groove
We posted last week with news about In A Groove, the upcoming debut CD from Terry Baucom. It's hard to even comprehend describing a "debut" project for a 40 year veteran in the bluegrass music world. Terry got his start right
Jessie Baker jumps again
Just weeks after being announced as the new banjo picker with Sierra Hull, Jessie Baker has detoured from Highway 111 to travel with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. He will start right away, filling the spot held for the past year
Doyle on Reno’s Old Time Music Festival
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will be the guests on this weekend's edition of the Reno's Old Time Music Festival on RFD-TV. The show is hosted by Ronnie Reno, and regularly features the best in traditional bluegrass music. We understand that Doyle
It’s worse than we thought…
We've reported of late on the disturbing news about Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver touring with a live drummer. It's something we might expect from Mountain Heart, who were formed after a collective internship as Quicksilverers, but not from the man
OMG – he’s done it again!
More evidence has come forward in re Doyle Lawson touring with a percussionist. Here is a photo from last night at Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, NC. It clearly shows Carl White, former and occasional member of Quicksilver, sitting
Doyle to spread cheer and patriotism this year
Doyle Lawson has announced plans to combine several of his passions this next few months with a series of visits to major universities and children's hospitals throughout the southeastern US. Billed as the Children’s Hospital and Arena Tour, it will involve