For many years, Tom Adams was at the top of the heap in the banjo world. He spent a few years honing his skills with Jimmy Martin, but it was his work with The Johnson Mountain Boys that made five
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Hardrock, Coco and Joe from Tom Adams
OK folks... Thanksgiving is behind us, so let the onslaught of Christmas music begin! Today we have a new recording from Tom Adams, reaching back to the catalog of the singing cowboys in the first half of the 20th century. Hardrock, Coco
Radio Velvet to re-air Bill Keith tribute show
Radio Velvet, the online bluegrass radio network based in the Slovak Republic, has announced that Tom Adams' tribute to the music of Bill Keith will be aired again three more times this week. Adams hosts a recurring weekly program, Adams County
Adams County Banjo on Radio Velvet
Radio Velvet, the 24/7 streaming bluegrass station based in the Slovak Republic, has announced a new show starring American banjo legend, Tom Adams. Adams County Banjo will air each Wednesday at www.radiovelvet.eu at noon (eastern US time), which is 6:00 p.m.
Changes in Sweet Dixie
Chris Stifel, guitarist with Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie, has left the band to pursue other options. His spot has been filled by Maryland musician Tom Adams. "I’d love to offer up a colorful story, but the reality is I’m just
Closing Notes from Raleigh
IBMA 2013 will always be remembered as the year Tony Rice spoke. But there were plenty of other noteworthy events that deserve to be featured. Here are some of them: RHONDA’S BACK. After a long hiatus, Rhonda Vincent was back at
On this Day #10 – Live At The Ragged Edge
On March 12, 2002, Tom Adams and Michael Cleveland recorded Live At The Ragged Edge (Rounder 82161-0539-2). Tom Adams (banjo) and Michael Cleveland (fiddle) got together for an evening of live music at the Ragged Edge Coffeehouse in Gettysburg, PA, for
Gooseneck Rockers
Frank Baker was on hand when Gooseneck Rockers performed at The Holly Inn in Mount Holly Springs, PA this past weekend (1/19/13), and sent along this gallery of photos. The Rockers are a new group, featuring veteran performers Tom Adams on
Introducing the Gooseneck Rockers
Choosing a name for a new band is often the most trying aspect of getting one up and going. Unless you plan on using the name of the band leader (if there is one) as the moniker, getting several strong-willed
Happy Halloween from Tom Adams
Tom Adams passed along this Halloween banjo piece to share with our readers. It's his version of the theme from the classic television show, The Munsters, which was very nearly resurrected this year by NBC. Tom said that he recorded it