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Donna Ulisse is providing us with a diary from her visit to Russia with her band, The Poor Mountain Boys. The trip is by invitation from the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission. Written from Moscow... The Poor Mountain Boys and myself have launched

Here is the first set of photos Dennis Jones sent along from Red, White and Bluegrass.

This post is the first in a series of pieces planned between now and the 2011 IBMA World of Bluegrass. In each, we will discuss WOB with a different industry professional, examining their expectations as they prepare for IBMA week

Here is the second photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. So everyday at Telluride starts with a sprint from the front gate, to the front of the stage, to stake out your spot for the

Here is the first photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Let me introduce myself by letting everyone know that Telluride Bluegrass is my favorite festival. There, I said it... it is done. I am biased I

We have some sad news to share about another early pioneer in our music, Speedy Krise. The following is a contribution from Dan Margolies, who was a neighbor and friend of Krise. I'm sad to send along the news that George

The following is an announcement from the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation, and is being distributed during this week's 45th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. Dear Friends, Donors, and Supporters of the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation: We first set out

Here's a day 2 report on Merlefest 2011 from Georgia Lowrance. She has promised us daily updates, with photos, from her position on the ground in Wilkesboro. The Creekside Stage is one of the smaller stages tucked away in a corner

Here's a day 1 report on Merlefest 2011 from Georgia Lowrance. She has promised us daily updates, with photos, from her position on the ground in Wilkesboro. Finally the day had arrived. Today was the first day of Merlefest 2011, the

Tim Stafford shared these thoughts on the passing of Hazel Dickens. Hazel Dickens. One of a kind. With the passing of Harley Allen a few weeks ago and now Hazel, I feel like a page is being turned in the history of