Mike Barnett was already a well-regarded musician before accepting the fiddle gig recently with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. His first album was released while he was just 14, and while attending the Berklee College of Music he was invited
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A performer’s eye view of Grey Fox ’17
Russ Carson isn't just one of the top bluegrass banjo players in the world today. The youthful five stringer with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder is also a talented photographer, with the innate sense of a natural documentarian. For several years
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Skaggs’ guitar army unleashed on Grey Fox
On Friday night at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Ricky Skaggs took advantage of the fact that three of his former guitarists were at the festival, and brought them all up for one big six string thrash. Of course, he's
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Bluegrass on TV this weekend
With much of the US expecting pleasant spring weather this weekend, there may not be as many people at home watching TV. But if you do find yourself in front of the screen, here are a couple of opportunities to
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A Day in the Life of Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Russ Carson is a clever guy. Not only among the finest to strap a five-string banjo to his side, he's also an insightful photographer and a budding videographer, besides working full time with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Recently Russ fulfilled
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Mike Barnett to Kentucky Thunder
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder will be taking on Mike Barnett as their new fiddler. Mike will officially start with the band in 2017, but will be doing some shows still this year twinning with outgoing fiddle man Andy Leftwich
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Andy Leftwich leaving Kentucky Thunder
Andy Leftwich, fiddler with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder since 2001, has announced that he will be leaving the band at the end of the year. He has literally grown up in the group, starting with Skaggs right out of high
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Even more photos from Delaware Valley
We aren't finished yet with Frank Baker's photos from the 2016 Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival. There's one more gallery after this, and we are delighted to announce that he will be with us at the World of Bluegrass in Raleigh
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Ricky Skaggs to receive ASCAP Founders Award
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Performers will present its esteemed Founders Award to Ricky Skaggs for his lifetime contributions to the music business. One such recipient has been selected by ASCAP each year since 1984, and Skaggs will receive the honor at the
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Ricky Skaggs does The Voice
Last night, Ricky Skaggs was a special guest on NBC television's hit singing competition show, The Voice. It was the finale program of the 9th season, and Ricky was invited following a statement by competitor Emily Ann Roberts that he