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Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Cincinnati Washboards
At one time, washday meant pulling out your trusted washboard and scrubbing clothes on the ridges before rinsing and hanging them to dry....
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Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20224 min read
New Legacy
Nathan Gates was born into the world of Gospel bluegrass. As one of seven children of the Gates Family band, Nathan traveled in a...
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Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
It seems the circle will remain unbroken, as a musician (and now writer) John McEuen, a founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Dec 1, 20223 min read
John Martin: From Wagon Wheel to New Bluegrass Star
When everything stopped in the spring of 2020, musicians found a way to play their music, write new songs, and learn new instruments...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Redefining String Music with Dead Winter Carpenters
From as early as she can remember, California native Jenni Charles listened to bluegrass and country music while performing with her...
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Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20223 min read
The Mechanical Licensing Collective
These days, making a living in the music industry can be a challenge, especially for songwriters and composers. Thankfully, there has...
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Candace Nelson
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Appalachian foods found ‘round the world
Music and food travel hand-in-hand. While bluegrass influences make their way into events and gatherings on the opposite side of the...
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Candace Nelson
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Find your favorite flavors at Appalachian food festivals
Many communities across Appalachia unite over a celebration of local foods in the form of fairs and festivals. These annual events often...
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Susan Marquez
Nov 1, 20225 min read
Self-Rising Flour
When choosing a name for their bluegrass band, banjo player Kalle Tuovinen and his bandmates, Johannes Oksanen on mandolin, Benjamin...
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Susan Marquez
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Max Wareham’s book: Rudy Lyle, The Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo
Max Wareham is a banjo player. He is also a master researcher, interviewer, and author. His first book, Rudy Lyle, The Unsung Hero of the...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Higher Ground Bluegrass—Navigating the West
Celebrating 25 years as a bluegrass band next year, Higher Ground Bluegrass is a group we rarely see in music today. Founded in 1998 by...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Nov 1, 20223 min read
The GillyGirls Band: Two Sets of Twins, Four Unique Talents
While many sibling bands are found in bluegrass, The GillyGirls Band claim a rare status: They’re a group featuring two sets of twins...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Nov 1, 20224 min read
A Quiet Legacy: John and Frances Reedy's Music Released as a 2-CD Collector's Set
John and Frances Reedy are considered by many to be early pioneers and major influencers of the bluegrass genre. Known for classic songs...
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Susan Marquez
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
F. Warren Hellman was a wealthy entrepreneur and philanthropist in the San Francisco area. He co-founded Hellman & Friedman, a...
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Susan Marquez
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Rory Hoffman
Rory Hoffman sees the world in a different way. He loves to reimagine familiar songs with unexpected musical arrangements, such as his...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Doc At 100
Doc Watson has influenced many, but few have achieved the legacy of this inimitable traditional musician who continues to inspire. The...
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Susan Marquez
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Midnight Hollow
While the band Midnight Hollow has only been together for one year, the history going back at least a decade helped the band members meld...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Garrett Newton: From Teen Bluegrass Sensation to Country Music Tribute Star
From a small community in Eastern North Carolina, 22-year-old Garrett Newton reflects how original bluegrass artists start. Growing up in...
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