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
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Rascally Mountain Boy by Marc Pruett
Marc Pruett, the grandfatherly banjo player with Balsam Range, known for his big smile and bigger tone, has published his memoirs. Titled Rascally Mountain Boy, the book details his lengthy musical career and shares a series of personal stories, along
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College grassers take music to the schools for the Hall of Fame
Students in bluegrass programs from two different states traveled to Kentucky this month to participate in the Bluegrass in the Schools initiative for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN and Glenville
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Henhouse Prowlers at Founders in Grand Rapids
We are delighted to welcome a new photographer to Bluegrass Today, Bryan Bolea, with 529 Photography in Michigan. He shoots a good deal of bluegrass music in his part of the upper midwest, and will be behind the lens for
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Remembering David Olney – A Songwriter’s Songwriter
Songwriters often toil in obscurity, relegated to the fine print on CD covers, or sharing their creations with a handful of listeners and fans in writer rounds, hoping to sell a few CDs. But every once in a while, one of
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Stanley Brothers featured on commemorative SamJam bourbon bottle
Since last year, SamJam Bluegrass festival organizers Sam Karr and Rick Greene have helped promote the festival in a uniquely Kentucky way. They have teamed up with a craft distillery in the commonwealth to produce a special edition bourbon bottle,
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Stanley Brothers’ I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow receives Grammy honor
The Stanley Brothers’ 1951 Columbia release of the classic song, I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow, is among the 2020 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees. The Stanley Brothers, Carter (guitar) and Ralph (banjo), along with the Clinch Mountain Boys – Pee Wee
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Infamous Stringdusters at the Mission Ballroom
If you've ever wondered why you hear so much talk about more progressive bluegrass acts - or hear them so often on SiriusXM - perhaps these photos of the Infamous Stringdusters show at Denver's Mission Ballroom will offer some clarification.
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Landmark – Jake Workman
When I first caught wind of Jake Workman, he was living in Utah and performing with Driven, a Kansas-based band featuring the McLemore brothers. Both Jake and his lovely wife, Rebekah played in the group, and I first got to
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Jake Goforth, young North Carolina guitarist, loses father
Thirteen year old powerhouse guitarist and singer, Jake Goforth of Troy, NC, lost his dad, Michael, on Thursday. Visitation was on Saturday evening and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Stunning family and friends, Michael was only 49 when he took