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This remembrance of noted Netherlands musician Liz Janssen is a contribution from Silvia Fledderus. On January 5th, our dear friend Liz Janssen passed away at the age of 52.  Liz, daughter of Rienk and Joke Janssen, was raised in Harpel, at the

Whiskey Mash Band at Knuckleheads in Kansas City, MO (11/30/24) - photo © Allison Scavo Thanks to Allison Scavo for sharing this gallery of the Whiskey Mash Band at Kansas City's Knuckleheads on November 30.

Henrich Novák and Lluís Gómez in Belgium This report from a recent joint international workshop in Belgium is a contribution from Marc Pirson and Lluís Gómez. Just a week after the 2024 edition of the dual Belgian Dobro & Banjo workshops, the

Blue Debut at the BANDing Together benefit concert in Prestonsburg, KY - photo © Tim Batts On November 23, 2024, the stage was set for an unforgettable night of bluegrass music at the BANDing Together benefit concert, held at the Mountain

Blane and Ayden Young, The Brothers Young - photo courtesy of Melissa Young This profile of rising bluegrass artists The Brothers Young is a contribution from David Woodson. It initially appeared October 31 on his blog, DJ Dave's Musical Musings, where

Greensky Bluegrass at Hulaween in Live Oak, FL (10/27/24) - photo © Corey Johnson-Erday Our friend Corey Johnson-Erday with Tune Ridge Media traveled down to north Florida for last month's Hulaween festival at the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show at the 2024 Salmon Lake Park Fall Bluegrass Festival After 47 years of an annual Labor Day Bluegrass Festival, the owners of Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland, TX, took a chance on moving the date

This remembrance of bluegrass and gospel legend Earl Wheeler is a contribution from Randall Franks, a former bandmate of Wheeler's in The Marksmen Quartet. Franks is also noted as a fiddler, author, and actor. American music singer Dr. Earle Wheeler, 84, (1940-

Warren Blair with Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road - photo courtesy of Headin' Home Saturday at Headin' Home Fest 2024 was one for the books! Another slow jam class led by Patrick Russell opened up the day, followed by a set

Leo Lindblom with Little Roy Lewis at the 2024 Headin Home Fest - photo courtesy Headin' Home Friday at the 3rd annual Headin' Home Fest was another full day of music, memories, and smiling faces in Swainsboro, Georgia. The day kicked