Once again, Stephen Mougin at Dark Shadow Recording has prevailed on one of his artists to retail tninthheir recording experience for us in blog form. This time, it’s Becky Buller who is working on her first solo project with the label. Here
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Lester Flatt to be celebrated at MerleFest
The 100th anniversary of Lester Flatt’s birthdate is on June 19 this year and many residents of his home town, Sparta, Tennessee, will be celebrating the life of the first generation bluegrass legend. Among the events planned is the collaborative effort
New Roland White Band album coming soon
Roland White is back in the studio, working on a new album with his band. This will be their first recording since 2003, and fans of his quirky mandolin playing and relaxed singing style will be glad to hear of
Tell The Ones I Love video from The Steeps
Rounder Records has released a music video for the title cut of the Steep Canyon Rangers new album, Tell The Ones I Love - featuring an appearance from bluegrass music's favorite grandpa, Roland White, and a Sam Bush cameo.
The Annual Bill Monroe Appreciation Night
What did all the Nashville bluegrass pickers do on returning from attendance at Bill Monroe’s funeral in 1996? They did what they always do; got together and played a little bluegrass music. The likes of Roland White, Mike Compton, J T
Blue Yodel #49 – Ask Mr. Blue Grass Smarty Pants
This week’s guest trivia master is Roland White, born Roland LeBlanc in Madawasca, Maine. The bluegrass Roland is not to be confused with the Roland LeBlanc who was captured at the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and later exchanged for
Roland White on Earl Scruggs
These remembrances of Earl Scruggs come courtesy of Roland White, who worked for several years as a member of Bill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass, and later with The Kentucky Colonels (with his
Album of the Week #11 – The Nashville Bluegrass Band’s The Boys Are Back In Town
It has long been a practice in bluegrass music to give country songs a grassy feel. One band who did this as well as anyone had the privilege of seeing one of their original tunes on the receiving end of
Merry Christmas from Roland White
Roland White is offering a mandolin Christmas gift to anyone who would like to add a holiday favorite to their repertoire. He has created a free online video lesson for Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, with an accompanying tab file downloadable
Bill Monroe Appreciation Night at the Station Inn
Tomorrow (12/3) marks the 15th Annual Bill Monroe Appreciation Night at Nashville's Station Inn. Each year during the holiday season, Music City's bluegrass royalty get together to honor the man who started it all. Saturday night's show will be hosted by Roland