Author: Brance

  • Lewis, Scruggs & Long: Lifetimes

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    Back in January, John posted about a CD in the works from new comer Lizzy Long. The CD was released last week and includes a bonus DVD featuring interviews with all three artists, and discussions about the recording process. What is

  • Merlefest 2007 streaming online

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    Merlefest 2007 begins this week. I'm sure this year will see another large crowd at the festival, but what about those of us that can't make it? Well this year, we can listen in online. All week long mvyradio.com will be

  • GAC: Alison Krauss & John Waite

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    If you're a fan of the duet between Alison Krauss and John Waite, you will want to tune in to GAC Nights this evening at 8 PM EST. Host Suzanne Alexander will be interviewing the two artists and discussing their

  • Dwight McCall: Never Say Never Again

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    The new CD from Dwight McCall just landed in my mailbox over the weekend. The CD is titled Never Say Never Again, taking it's name from the second song on the recording. Today is the release date for this recording,

  • The Isaacs: Big Sky and GAC

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    Last month John told you about the new release from the Isaacs, Big Sky. The CD is released today and is available for order from the Isaacs' website. Sonya Isaacs will be on the GAC show On the Streets, with host

  • GrassSpace launches new online community

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    A new online entry in the social networking world has been launched. GRASSspace.com, as the name suggests, seeks to provide the connectivity and ease of use of MySpace to fans of bluegrass music. Site developer and manager Skip Ogden said that

  • Bluegrass Museum: 2007 Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp

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    We failed to mention this when it was announced recently, but in case any readers don't know about it, here it is. The International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, KY is moving forward with plans for it's second Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp.

  • Carolina Road the CD

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    Here's a CD release that slipped under the radar the end of last month. Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road have released a new self-titled CD, Carolina Road. The recording is on the Blue Circle Records label and was released on

  • Al Roker Lends A Hand to a Nashville music school

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    This last Thursday morning weatherman Al Roker of the Today Show was in Nashville for the Lend A Hand Today program he has been involved with for the last six years. The charity benefiting was the W.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School.

  • Guitars fight Parkinson’s desease

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    We're always pleased to see efforts to help worthwhile charitable organizations, and this is one of those times. In an effort to combat Parkinson's desease, Washburn Guitars and Sam Ash Music have joined forces for the month of May, 2007. The