The following bluegrass Thanksgiving reflection is a contribution from James Reams. It’s All in the Family: Sibling Rivalry Between Bluegrass and Old-Time is Just Part of Being Family Thanksgiving ⎯ it’s not a lukewarm kind of holiday. You either look forward to it
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Almost Hear The Blues video from James Reams
When James Reams decided it was time for him to create a music video, he chose the song Almost Hear The Blues from his 2011 album, One Foot in the Honky Tonk. James has picked up a lot of expertise in
Pete Seeger: Living Outside the Box – a tribute by James Reams
“To my old brown earth and to my old blue sky, I’ll now give these last few molecules of ‘I’.” – Pete Seeger When I arrived in New York City, I had the good fortune to play at the Greenwich Folk Festival
2013 Brown Jug Award goes to Carol Beaugard
Carol Beaugard, host of Lonesome Pine RFD on WFDU is the latest recipient of the Brown Jug Award, an honor bestowed on those who have made a positive impact on traditional bluegrass and old time music in the Northeastern US.
Making History with The Pioneers of Bluegrass
July 22, 2013 marked the official release date for Making History with The Pioneers of Bluegrass, a documentary film 11 years in the making. The project was spearheaded by bluegrass artist James Reams, who dedicates the film to his late
Making History with Pioneers of Bluegrass production update
James Reams visited New York at the end of March to do some more work on his film Making History with Pioneers of Bluegrass: Tales of the Early Days in Their Own Words. He reports ….. “I spent some time working with
Tina Aridas memorialized at IBMM
On February 26 James Reams was in Owensboro, KY for the presentation of a memorial plaque for his long-time partner Tina Aridas at the International Bluegrass Music Museum. Tina, who was lost to cancer on February 6, 2011, was a devoted
James Reams reflects
This piece, which started as a series of questions for James Reams from Richard Thompson, is in its final form a contribution from Kim Crecca. We hope to include similar artist profiles in the coming months Originally from southeastern Kentucky, James Reams
Musical Christmas gift from James Reams
James Reams is offering a special Christmas gift to bluegrass lovers, a free download of his entire 2001 album, Barnstormin'. It's his first move in celebrating 20 years in the bluegrass biz in 2013, during which he will also see the
Pickin’ with Walter — Remembering a Legend
This remembrance of legendary banjo player Walter Hensley, who passed away on Sunday (November 25) from cancer, is a contribution from James Reams. James was a friend and musical collaborator of Walter's over the course of many years. The first time I