Tineke Marburg, Bill Clifton’s wife, reports that he is in the ICU in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Tennessee, to where he was transferred after spending two days in the Beckley Hospital in West Virginia with what she described as
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We Just Called Him King from Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
The one year anniversary of James King's death has had a powerful impact on a great many bluegrass lovers, as did his passing on May 19, 2016. Both fans and fellow performers felt a close kinship with James as a
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Gibson Brothers – Fresh Spin on Familiar Themes
Songwriters are often told to write what they know. No surprise, then, that the latest CD from the Gibson Brothers, In The Ground, is packed with songs about the road, the good old days and deep introspection and reflection. Eric and
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Gary Nichols on medical leave from The Steeldrivers – Adam Wakefield steps in
Adam Wakefield with The Steeldrivers at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival (May 2017) - photo by Frank Baker Lots of bluegrass fans made a connection with Adam Wakefield last year when he was a contestant on The Voice, NBC television's popular vocal
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Don’t Give Your Heart to a Rambler: My Life with Jimmy Martin, the King of Bluegrass
Jimmy Martin is one of the few bluegrass artists who was probably known as much for his personality as he was for his music. His stubborn, no-holds-barred attitude and tendency to speak his mind – loudly - to whoever would
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Mac Wiseman turns 92
Mac Wiseman, known worldwide as "The Voice with a Heart," turned 92 yesterday. He hosted a birthday get-together at his home this past Saturday with about 50 close friends and family members in the Nashville area. They told stories, sang songs,
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Casey Campbell talks Mandolin Duets, Volume One
His father is the late Jimmy Campbell, a popular bluegrass fiddle player who graced stages with Bill Monroe, Jim & Jesse and The Sidemen, among others. His mother is Marcia Campbell Thomas, a member of the Grand Ole Opry Square
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New singing camp launches in Nashville this fall
The good folks at Nashville Acoustic Camps have announced a new offering to their lineup for this year. In addition to their weekend workshops for fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar, they will hold a vocal camp in November for people
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Raymond Fairchild’s flavored White Lightning coming soon
Raymond Fairchild is the real deal, and no one has ever accused him otherwise. From his earliest days entertaining tourists with his banjo in Maggie Valley, NC as a young man, people haven't taken him lightly. Though not a savage
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The Spinney Brothers to quit the road
Rick Spinney, banjo player for the Nova Scotia, Canada-based band, The Spinney Brothers, recently announced that he is to leave the band at the end of the summer season. Formed in 1991 as The Spinney Brothers & Close Company they became