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Norman Blake

  • Bob Minner on new Hall of Famer, Norman Blake

    October 7, 2022 | by Sandy Hatley

    During last week's IBMA awards, Norman Blake was recognized as one of the 2022 Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductees. The 84-year-old chose to remain with his wife, Nancy, in their beloved rural Rising Fawn home, but appeared during the

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  • From Sulphur Springs To Rising Fawn – Bob Minner

    July 13, 2022 | by Braeden Paul

    Norman Blake is without question one of the most influential musicians in the acoustic stratosphere. His distinctive guitar style has been studied by many aspiring players. His original songs have captured the ears of countless listeners due in large part

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  • Ridge Road Gravel from Bob Minner and Chris Eldridge

    May 5, 2022 | by John Lawless

    Engelhardt Music Group has released a single from their new project with guitarist/vocalist Bob Minner, and his tribute to the iconic flatpicker, Norman Blake. The record is titled From Sulphur Springs to Rising Fawn: The Songs of Norman Blake, and contains

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  • Apollo Picks, endorsed by Mike Marshall and Norman Blake

    January 10, 2022 | by John Lawless

    For several months we have trying to pin down Nik Monnin, the man behind the new Apollo Picks, which have created quite a stir in the bluegrass and acoustic music world. But Nik is a busy guy, not only doing

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  • Time – another new Norman Blake track from Smithsonian Folkways

    October 13, 2021 | by John Lawless

    Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released another single from their upcoming album for Norman Blake, truly a living legend in bluegrass, old time, and traditional string music. Now 83 years of age, Blake has been performing as a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist,

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  • I’m Free Again from new Norman Blake album

    September 21, 2021 | by John Lawless

    Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has announced an October 22 release for Day By Day, their first project for Norman Blake, perhaps the most iconic and quintessential flatpicker and folk singer since Doc Watson. At 83, Blake is churning out new music at

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  • Gallop To Georgia – CD, book, and video from Mike Compton and Norman Blake

    December 3, 2019 | by John Lawless

    Most everyone who enjoys bluegrass and old time mandolin is familiar with Mike Compton, from his long career with The Nashville Bluegrass Band or The John Hartford String Band, or perhaps his appearance in the Coen Brothers' O Brother, Where

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  • On This Day #41 – Nancy Blake

    June 11, 2015 | by Richard Thompson

    On this Day ….. On June 11, 1952 Nancy Ann Blake (nee Short) was born in Independence, Missouri. She took up cello at the age of 12 and moved to Nashville, where she played the instrument with the Nashville Youth Symphony. In 1972

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  • Wood, Wire & Words – Norman Blake

    January 20, 2015 | by David Morris

    Norman Blake is the Zelig of roots music, popping up at key moments over the decades, just like the title character in the Woody Allen film. He played guitar on pivotal recordings by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, teamed up with

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  • New Norman Blake CD in January

    December 10, 2014 | by John Lawless

    In the 1970s, flatpicker, songsmith, and vocalist Norman Blake produced a string of superb recordings that featured primarily him and his guitar. Some included contributions from his wife, Nancy, and a few other old time artists, but the main vibe was

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