J2B2 at at the Cain Center in Cornelius, NC (11/8/24) - photo © Vivian Pennington Hopkins J2B2 (John Jorgenson's Bluegrass Band) just wrapped up their 2024 touring season, and before returning to southern California, I had an opportunity to sit down
Herb Pedersen
Moments in Bluegrass BG75 #5 – memories on stage
Herb Pedersen and Thierry Schoysman Following an invitation that the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) extended to its members that they share a memory from “75 years of bluegrass,” we thought that we would collect a few to share with you. Belgian
Herb Pedersen – a west coast bluegrass legend looks back
There may be no more prolific or proficient musician in the combined history of bluegrass, country music, grassicana, or Americana than multi-instrumentalist Herb Pedersen. As the founder and helmsman of several significant combos, as well as a sideman to such
Kick off Summer NAMM with John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
John Jorgenson has been in the forefront of acoustic music for many years. In the bluegrass world, his mandolin and guitar playing have been recognized at the highest levels. John worked as a member of The Desert Rose Band with
Photos from Delaware Valley 2016
Here is Frank Baker's first installment of photos from the 2016 Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. Much more to come.
Songwriter’s Back Story – Herb Pedersen
This month’s Songwriter’s Back Story features the song Old Train, written by Herb Pedersen and the late, Nikki Pedersen (plus as a bonus, Wait A Minute, also by Herb). It was recorded first by The Seldom Scene in 1973 as the title
On This Day #12 – Ray Park passes
On This Day……………………… On May 15, 2002 Ray Park died. Ray Park (guitar and fiddle) is most notable for his partnership with mandolin player Vern Williams. In 1959 they formed a band called the Carroll County Country Boys; the very first bluegrass
Herb Pedersen on WAMU
Herb Pedersen will be the featured interview guest with Katy Daley Wednesday morning (4/11) on WAMU's Bluegrass Country at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). The pre-recorded piece features discussion about Herb's new band, Loafer’s Glory, with whom he plays guitar, along with Bill Bryson on
Loafer’s Glory album on Arhoolie
We heard the other day from Arhoolie Records, with word of a new band in California. Loafer's Glory features noted west coast pickers Herb Pedersen on guitar, Bill Bryson on bass, Tom Sauber on fiddle, and Patrick Sauber on banjo. A self-titled album