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Remembering Tony Rice Early Years Tony Rice, born David Anthony Rice on June 8, 1951, was a highly influential American bluegrass guitarist. He was a master of the acoustic guitar and played various genres, including bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass, and acoustic jazz. Throughout his illustrious career, Rice collaborated with notable musicians. Born in Danville, Virginia, […]
Let’s wish Doyle a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Comment your favorite Doyle Lawson song below! Current show Inside Bluegrass 13:00 14:00
Photo by Susie Neel Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Interested in seeing Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out? Visit their website for an event or festival near you! Current show Vintage Bluegrass & Beyond 22:00 24:00
Photo by Susie Neel Larry Stephenson Band Put yourself in the seat and enjoy Larry Stephenson Band during their 2024 tour. Also, check out the latest album, Cast a Lonesome Shadow, which combines new, original material and past songs. The album is available from your favorite downloadable websites.
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers Live at Lucketts Don’t miss Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers performing at Lucketts in December. Upcoming show Bluegrass Evolution Show 22:00 24:00
The Johnson Mountain Boys The Johnson Mountain Boys were a bluegrass band that succeeded significantly during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the group elected to model their sound on the pioneering bluegrass musicians of the past, reinvigorating the genre by reimagining overlooked classics. Their performances were noted for their […]
Ernie Thacker was a beloved figure in the bluegrass world who left an indelible mark on the genre with his soulful voice, passionate delivery, and exceptional songwriting skills. Ernie grew up in Northern Ohio, steeped in the rich traditions of bluegrass music. His influences came from legends like Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, and Jimmy Martin. […]
Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith was an American old-time fiddler born on April 10, 1898, and significantly impacted the music world. He discovered his passion for the fiddle early, influenced by fellow fiddlers Grady Stringer and Walter Warden, while being raised on a farm near Bold Springs, Tennessee. Let’s take a closer look at the life of […]
J. D. Crowe, whose full name was James Dee Crowe, was a renowned American banjo player and bluegrass band leader who significantly impacted the genre by blending tradition with innovation. During the 1950s, Crowe gained prominence during his four-year collaboration with Jimmy Martin. The legendary Earl Scruggs influenced his banjo playing style, and he mastered […]
The Orange Blossom Special was a deluxe passenger train that inspired the tune by the same name. Ervin T. Rouse wrote and copyrighted the song in 1938, and Ervin and Gordon Rouse recorded it first in 1939. There has been a bit of controversy as to the original composer of the instrumental. Robert Russell […]
