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Richelle Putnam
Mar 1, 20235 min read
The Making of an American Songster
Dressed in his signature Australian hat and suspenders, Dom Flemons performs to entertain—yes—but also to educate audiences about the...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Mar 1, 20234 min read
It's Always Time for Grass ...Grasstime
Bluegrass outfit Grasstime is excited to announce that after years of making a name for themselves, they'll continue in a recent habit of...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Good Morning Bedlam
Genre-Fluid Enthusiasm! Good Morning Bedlam might be a little tricky to pin down for genre purists – but it is a blast to listen to their...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Feb 1, 20232 min read
All in the Family: Dave Gooding
Bluegrass musician Dave Gooding is delighted that his passion for music passed on to all three of his sons, two of whom have become...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Mandolin In Hand: Josh Gooding
Tennessee-based musician Josh Gooding recently (in July) got a great gig as the mandolin player with The Little Roy and Lizzy Show. While...
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Ashley Brown
Feb 1, 20235 min read
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys: Rhinestones, Tattoos, & Traditional Bluegrass
There’s a certain irony in seeing a massive 45’ Prevost touring bus laminated with the images of a band named the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and...
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Susan Marquez
Feb 1, 20233 min read
The Ebony Hillbillies: Music That Gets Your Free
The Ebony Hillbillies strive to evoke the spirit of joy wherever they perform. “It’s important to feel and experience this music,” says...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Feb 1, 20233 min read
The Hoppers: A Ministry of Music
Dean Hopper knows as well as anybody that both maturity and struggle often deepen our relationship with music. The long history of The...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Andy Leftwich: A Prolific Powerhouse
"The American Fiddler" Reaches Pinnacle at Opry Four-time Grammy Award-winning musician Andy Leftwich said he was competitive as a kid;...
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Susan Marquez
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Never Look Back: Jeff and Sheri Easter
Jeff and Sheri Easter were born into musical families. “I started singing with the Easter Brothers when I was 13,” says Jeff. Sheri...
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Susan Marquez
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Patti Casey: Magical, Musical Pioneer
Patti Casey is a musical pioneer. Inspired by her love of bluegrass and other traditional genres, Patti has created her unique signature...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Mystic Lizard
Almost two decades ago, four men who love playing bluegrass music came together to compete in the RockyGrass Music Competition. This...
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Candace Nelson
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Comforting potluck dishes perfect for after church on Sundays
Some foods simply taste better when crafted in the seasoned hands of local church ladies. Whether chocolate-covered eggs filled with...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Feb 1, 20232 min read
John Gooding: Shaped By Lifelong Exposure ...to Music
If you’ve ever seen the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band perform live, you surely know what it feels like to grin from ear to ear. The talent...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 1, 20233 min read
Nothing in Vain when Everything is Vane
Cristina Vane: From Rock to Ole Time by Kara Martinez Bachman Cristina Vane plays clawhammer banjo, but she has as much old time in her...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Buck Dancer, Fiddle Player, Singer Hillary Klug
Hillary Klug is well-rounded and multifaceted, like the most interesting of gems. Not only does she play the fiddle, but she also sings...
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Candace Nelson
Jan 1, 20233 min read
Fierce Female Foodies
Women Chefs Blazing Paths in Appalachia by Candace Nelson Women chefs across Appalachia preserve and elevate regional cuisine through...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Tomorrow's Bluegrass Star
Amelia Brown: Bluegrass From Head to Toe From a very early age, Amelia Brown loved the experience of playing bluegrass music. At six...
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Susan Marquez
Jan 1, 20233 min read
Molly Tuttle Climbs to the Top of her Crooked Tree
Molly Tuttle is on fire. It wasn't that long ago that Molly won the 2016 IBMA Momentum Award for up-and-coming artists and the...
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Susan Marquez
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Sully Roddy & Music: A Life of Loving & Listening
Kathy “Sully” Roddy loves and deeply appreciates all music genres, but her passion is Americana, roots, country, and bluegrass. Born and...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 1, 20233 min read
Flatpicking Woman: Rebecca Frazier
Where Her Heart Lies ... As the first woman ever featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, guitarist, singer, and songwriter...
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Susan Marquez
Jan 1, 20233 min read
Irene Kelley: Snow White Memories
"Winters are Long ...But So Are the Memories" by Susan Marquez Irene Kelley has established herself as a singer-songwriter in Nashville....
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Disability Rights Activist and Musician Gaelynn Lea
Moving the Conversation Forward by Shelby Campbell Berry A certain kind of person makes a lasting impact on the world they leave behind,...
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Candace Nelson
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Gift-Giving Season is Upon Us: Top 10 Foodie Finds from Appalachia
Gift-giving is a special kind of art. A thoughtful gift - whether material or experiential - can mean a lot to both the gifter and the...
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