Marcy Marxer, Tom Paxton, and Cathy Fink - photo by Michael G. Stewart Legendary folksinger and songwriter Tom Paxton has seen several of his songs cut bluegrass style, but he hasn't recorded much that way himself. A recipient of a Lifetime
Marcy Marxer
Marcy Marxer preparing to film All Wigged Out for TV
Marcy Marxer, known to bluegrass an old time music lovers from her long-running duo with her partner, Cathy Fink, has announced plans to film her one-woman show, All Wigged Out, for possible television or movie house distribution. The show, which features
World Virtual Bluegrass Banjo Contest launches next week
Following on the success of last month's virtual flatpicking competition, two of our nation's premier instructors of traditional music, Steve Kaufman and Marcy Marxer, have launched a full series of online championships, under the rubric of World Virtual Acoustic Contests. These
Hot Pink House Trailer from Fink, Marxer & Gleaves
Long running folk and old time duo Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have added a third, and rebranded for a new album with singer/songwiter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Gleaves. The three met at the Common Ground On The Hill instructional camp, and
Della Mae chosen for American Music Abroad
Boston's favorite bluegrass gals, Della Mae, have been selected to participate in the US State Department's American Music Abroad program. A dozen acts were chosen to tour outside the United States, primarily in areas where access to live performances by American
Cathy and Marcy remember Mike Seeger
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will be on the Kojo Nnamdi Show today (8/12) on WAMU to remember Mike Seeger and his music. Mike passed away on August 7 at his home. Cathy and Marcy were good friends of Mike's and
Banjo To Beatbox from Cathy and Marcy
Multiple Grammy winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer have a new CD, an 8 song EP collaboration with beatbox artist Christylez Bacon. The album is titled Banjo To Beatbox, and is Cathy and Marcy's latest collection of children's songs, performed
Lost and Found on WDVX
The Friday (3/13) edition of Blue Plate Special on WDVX will include a performance by Lost & Found. Their set is sure to include selections from their new Rebel project, Love Lost and Found, due for release on March 24. This
Magic banjos?
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have a new video podcast available on their web site - Cathy & Marcy in BANJOLAND. It's a fun romp through the world of banjos, designed to introduce the instrument to younger folks without a clear
Gold Tone cello banjos
The folks at Gold Tone have introduced a number of new banjos - cello banjos, that is. These jumbos are made with a 24.75'' scale, fitted with high-tension nylon strings. They were introduced at the January 2008 NAMM show in Anaheim,