Seldom Scene

The Seldom Scene - photo © Jeromie Stephens Can it really be 53 years since The Seldom Scene first introduced themselves to the bluegrass world? Yep... it was 1971 when John Starling, John Duffey, Ben Eldridge, Mike Auldridge, and Tom Gray first

Still Here is the title of a new album from bluegrass singing and songwriting veteran Phil Rosenthal, a tongue-in-cheek answer to the presumed question, "What ever happened to Phil Rosenthal?" Phil first came to prominence in bluegrass as the writer of

No matter how much we achieve in life, it remains a special thrill to see our children or grandchildren excel in their own lives, careers, or families. It's especially rewarding if they've gone into the same field as we have,

Surviving now into their 54th year, The Seldom Scene has become a beloved bluegrass institution. And like many bands that make it into five decades plus, they soldier on without any of the founding members, all save one now deceased.

Seldom Scene has announced the March 14 release of their next album, Remains To Be Scene, with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Remains To Be Scene marks the band's final project with guitarist Dudley Connell after nearly 30 years in that role. Dudley

Tom Gray sits in with The Seldom Scene at The Birchmere (12/31/24) - photo © Jeromie Stephens As they do every year, The Seldom Scene put on their New Year's Eve concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, with special guests.

With the recent retirement of guitarist/vocalist Dudley Connell after nearly three decades, The Seldom Scene had big shoes to fill. But for a band whose genesis dates back to 1971, this isn't the first, or even second time they have

Chris Eldridge at the Celebration of Life for Ben Eldridge - photo © Jeromie Stephens This past Sunday, September 29, friends and family gathered in Fredericksburg, VA to honor the memory of Ben Eldridge, legendary founding banjo player with The Seldom

Dudley Connell, whose driving rhythm guitar playing and powerful voice have shaped the Seldom Scene for nearly 30 years, is leaving the band at the end of year. "It's been a wonderful run, and I have enjoyed every minute of it,"

Ben Eldridge, legendary banjo player and co-founder of the equally legendary Seldom Scene, passed away of natural causes on Sunday evening, Apil 14, 2024, aged 85. Benjamin 'Ben' Eldridge was born in Richmond, Virginia, on August 15, 1938. His early Influences