The Spinney Brothers opened the second day of the 2015 Palatka Bluegrass Festival. They are becoming crowd favorites at every show. The VW Boys then brought their unique combination of comedy, music, and magic to the stage. They are always
VW Boys
A good night out for Larry McPeak
As we in the United States pause today to remember those who have served in the armed forces, especially those lost in the line of duty, it would be well to also recall our bluegrass heroes. Though not giving all in
Dave Vaught hospitalized this week
We received a note this week from Tim White, host of Song Of The Mountains on PBS, and member of popular Virginia/Tennessee band, The VW Boys. He notes that one of the members of the band has been ill. Dave Vaught
Larry McPeak hospitalized
We heard this morning from our friend Tim White, host of the PBS television series Song Of The Mountains, with some sad news about an iconic bluegrass performer from southwestern Virginia. "Larry McPeak of the legendary McPeak Brothers and original member
Virginia Mountain Music Festival report
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with a report on last weekend's Virginia Mountain Music Festival.
Dave Vaught suffering from pre-cancererous disease
The VW Boys have been fixtures at festivals throughout the southern US for many years. Mixing comedy, magic and bluegrass has been their theme, along with "possum songs." Their biggest number over the years has consistently been Five Pounds Of
VW Boys Retroactive video
We posted last week about Retroactive, the debut CD from The VW Boys, released earlier this week. The trio from East Tennesee has also created a video to introduce themselves to new fans, and share a few of the songs included
VW Boys to release Retroactive
The VW Boys will see the release of their first recording, Retroactive, on the Mountain Roads Recordings label on March 22. Tim White (banjo), Dave Vaught (guitar) and Albert Blackburn (bass), will at the Pickin’ Porch in Bristol,TN on Thursday, March