Pinecastle Records has announced the June 12 release of a new album for fans of the resophonic guitar, called The New Reso Gathering. Spearheaded by Tim Graves, longtime slidester with The Farm Hands - and nephew of the great Josh Graves
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Cool Cats, Hot Bluegrass from Frank Poindexter
Frank Poindexter has been a fixture on the bluegrass scene in the Appalachian region for the past 40 years or more. His accomplished reso-guitar sound has graced stages and recordings with his nephews, Tony, Larry, and Wyatt Rice, as well
RQ Retrofit keeps the legacy of RQ Jones reso-guitars alive
Folks in the bluegrass community in Florida, and those who closely follow the world of resonator guitars, know the work of Rudy Jones. His RQ Jones guitars are highly prized for the detailed workmanship he put into them, and for
Rob Ickes shares Somewhere Over The Rainbow
We've probably all seen artist videos this past few weeks, designed to help lift the fog a bit while everyone is home avoiding the virus. Lots of entertainers are doing it, both to keep themselves in touch with their fan
Blooper reel and teaser video from Rob Ickes and Josh Swift
When reso master Josh Swift announced his departure from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver a few weeks ago, he wasn't planning on retiring from the music business. In fact, part of the reason he left was to give him time to
Josh Swift leaving Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Josh Swift, reso-guitarist for Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver this past 12 years, has announced his departure from the band. There he has served as more than just a band member, handling a great many logistical details for Doyle on the road,
Jeff Partin to Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Rhonda Vincent has announced the newest member of The Rage, Jeff Partin, who will join the band on reso-guitar. Jeff has been performing professionally in the bluegrass world since he was a teen, and joined Volume Five at the age of
Brent Burke departing Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Reso-guitarist Brent Burke has announced his upcoming departure from Rhonda Vincent and The Rage as of December 17, which marks the 8 year anniversary of his enlistment with the band. Reflecting on his tenure as a member of The Rage and
Rob Ickes offers online instruction at Rob’s Reso Room
Dobro master Rob Ickes is the first instructor on a new online teaching site from Big Music Tent. Rob's Reso Room went live just this morning, and Big Music Tent is offering two weeks of free access to the 15 hours
Phil Leadbetter – 5 time cancer survivor!
Phil Leadbetter, renowned resophonic guitarist and all-around bluegrass personality, is one of the rarest creatures known to man. In addition be being among the most amicable and kind hearted people you would ever meet - and an extremely talented musician -