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Trey Hensley in Edmund, OK - photo © Pamm Tucker Walter Kelly with Atmospheric and the University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab in Edmond, OK hosted vocalist and flatpicker supreme Trey Hensley on November 22. I was fortunate to catch an

With the recent retirement of guitarist/vocalist Dudley Connell after nearly three decades, The Seldom Scene had big shoes to fill. But for a band whose genesis dates back to 1971, this isn't the first, or even second time they have

Jeff Autry - photo © Dorothy St. Claire Photography Veteran guitarist Jeff Autry hasn't been as active in recent years as in times past, following some health issues that slowed him down a few years ago. But he is still playing

It's always great news when we learn of someone in our bluegrass community who is able to take their passion to a full time profession. Whether it's an artist or songwriter being able to earn a living from their music,

Amanda Cook has announced a change in her touring group with the addition of new guitarist Justin Alexander, stepping into the vacancy created by Brady Wallen leaving to pursue his own music. As he takes his leave, Wallen shared a few

A pair of free registrations to the Alan Bibey Mandolin Camp, to be held later this month in South Carolina, were made available this week to deserving young players through the generosity of one camper, and the proprietor himself. This is

The Po' Ramblin' Boys - photo © Laci Mack With the recent departure of founding guitarist Josh Rinkel, The Po' Ramblin' Boys have announced the addition of John Gooding to the band. John is a veteran of the bluegrass scene, having worked

Fiery flatpicking guitarist Jake Workman has announced his intention to leave Ricky Skaggs' fine touring band, Kentucky Thunder, at the end of November. Primary among the reasons shared is his desire to stay closer to his beloved wife, Rebekah, and

For her latest single, a bluegrass arrangement of Madonna's 1984 hit, Borderline, Nashville flatpicker and vocalist Rebecca Frazier brought in grassed-up rock cover specialists Love Canon to serve as her studio band. The song will appear on Frazier's upcoming Compass

We've all heard it said that music is a wonderful thing for youngsters to study. Even those who will never consider doing it professionally, or even on stage, can still learn valuable lessons about discipline, attention to detail, and the