Southbound at The Birchmere circa 1979 - photo © Akira Otsuka Akira Otsuka, noted bluegrass mandolinist and photographer, has shared another of his archival photo galleries with us. This time we have his images taken in 1978 of Southbound recording at
Grasstowne will have a new look and sound for 2015. Mandolinist and bandleader Alan Bibey says that they will be going as a four piece, reuniting him with some of his old bluegrass buddies. Justin Jenkins will remain on banjo, with
On This Day …………… On May 10, 1979 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver played their first public performance at Buddy's Bar-B-Que in Knoxville, Tennessee. Quicksilver's original band consisted of Terry Baucom on banjo, Jimmy Haley on guitar, Lou Reid on bass, and band
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
