Chris Jones is a busy guy. On top of his regular gig at Sirius XM and his weekly column at Bluegrass Today, he keeps himself busy writing songs, and recording and touring with his band, the Night Drivers. Sometimes he
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First photos from Red, White & Bluegrass 2013
Here's a look at the first two days of Red, White & Bluegrass from Bill Warren. More to come as the festival continues through this week.
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Sneak peek at the next Bankesters CD
Compass has provided this sneak peek at their upcoming album from The Bankesters, who signed with the label in April. It's the band's first experience in the recording studio, as their first four projects were recorded in their home. This time,
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Bankesters sign with Compass
Compass Records has announced the signing of bluegrass group The Bankesters to their roster of artists. The label will re-release the band's current album, Looking Forward, to their distribution network on May 28, with a new band project to follow this Fall. The
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Valentine’s Day bluegrass from Doyle and The Bankesters
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone in the world of bluegrass! Here are a couple of special treats for the holiday. First up, a special rendition of Love Me Tender from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver... Following the sentiments of the day, The Bankesters
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IBMA announces Momentum Award recipients
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the recipients of their first Momentum Awards in advance of the industry's big week in Nashville. These awards are designed to honor artists and industry folks in the early stages of their careers. Though
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Don’t Try To Be Anyone Else premiere from The Bankesters
Bluegrass Today is delighted to premiere the music video for Don't Try To Be Anyone Else from The Bankesters, released today. The song, by Dan Murph and Lisa Shaffer, is included on their latest CD, Looking Forward, and features three Bankesters sisters in turn, singing
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Making of video from The Bankesters
The Bankesters have shot a music video for Don't Try To Be Anyone Else, from their latest CD, Looking Forward, which was independently released this summer. In a major break with recording convention, the family brought Stephen Mougin and his gear into the Bankester family home
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Looking Forward – The Bankesters
Family bands have a long history in traditional music. From the earliest days of country music with the Carter Family and the Stonemans, to more recent bands such as the Whites and Cherryholmes, some of the most popular bands in
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Looking Forward hits from The Bankesters
The latest album from the singing Bankesters, Looking Forward, hit on June 1. As always, it features Phil and Dorene Bankester and their trio of talented daughters, Melissa, Emily and Alysha. Or, I should say, this project features the trio. Their earlier