We posted in late March about the newly-announced Rob Ickes signature model resophonic guitar manufactured and marketed as a joint venture by Scheerhorn and Wechter Guitars. The new model is a replica of Rob's unique custom Scheerhorn, with the bodies and
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Three Ring Circle on XM
We just heard from Rob Ickes that Three Ring Circle recorded an interview and a live performance last week for Kyle Cantrell's Studio Sessions program on XM Satellite Radio. Kyle's show, Bluegrass Junction, is found on XM Channel 14, and
Three Ring Circle video on Woodsongs
We've previously mentioned the new CD from Three Ring Circle, a side project for Blue Highway dobro man Rob Ickes, Kentucky Thunder fiddler/mandolinist Andy Leftwich, and Nashville studio bass session stalwart Rob Pomeroy. Rob emailed yesterday to let us know
Rob Ickes Model Wechter/Scheerhorn guitar
Tim Scheerhorn's name is among the most reverentially uttered in the world of resonator guitars. The instruments he builds are used by many of the most highly regarded players in bluegrass and acoustic music, and the reputation and limited availability
Three Ring Circle pre-orders available
We posted last month about what is sure to be an exciting new instrumental outfit, composed of dobro wizard Rob Ickes, mandolin/fiddle prodigy Andy Leftwich, and Nashville session bass stalwart Dave Pomeroy. The band, who describe themselves as a "jamgrass
Pickin’ On the ACM Awards
A number of bluegrass artists are up for awards from the Academy Of Country Music when they are presented on May 23. Rob Ickes (dobro) and Bryan Sutton (guitar) are nominated in the Top Specialty Instrument Player of the Year
Rob Ickes remembers Louise Scruggs
This post is a contribution from Rob Ickes, the celebrated dobroist with Blue Highway. Rob was a semi-regular member of the Earl Scruggs stage band when Earl would make one of his rare public performances this past few years. Louise will
Three Ring Circle – Ickes/Leftwich/Pomeroy
Three Ring Circle is the name of a new CD - and a new trio - featuring dobro wizard Rob Ickes of Blue Highway, mandolin/fiddle wunderkind Andy Leftwich of Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and Nashville studio stalwart Dave Pomeroy
Pinecastle releases Ultimate Pickin’ CD
This new compilation CD is due for a September 6 release from Pinecastle Records. The 20 instrumental tracks were selected from the popular Bluegrass '96-'99 CD series produced by Scott Vestal, now out of print. These recordings featured contemporary interpretations