Author: John Lawless

  • New from Recording King at NAMM

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    Recording King used the occasion of the 2012 Summer NAMM show to debut a pair of new instruments for bluegrass pickers. One is a new entry into their affordably-priced, solid wood guitar series, and the other their first stab at the

  • The Roys talk New Day Dawning

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    Unsurprisingly, The Roys are really excited about their upcoming 7-song EP on Rural Rhythm Records. It's not due to drop until August 28, but Lee and Elaine have created a series of brief videos for Bluegrass Today readers to introduce the

  • Richard Keldsen of Saga Music at Summer NAMM

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    Terry Herd caught up with Richard Keldsen of Saga Music at this past weekend's Summer NAMM show in Nashville. Saga is the parent company for such popular bluegrass instrument brands as Blueridge Guitars, Gold Star banjos, Regal resonator guitars, and Kentucky

  • Goodbye Caroline from Monroeville

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    Monroeville has released a new video, taken from a live performance of Goodbye Caroline at Nashville's Hard Rock Cafe. The song was co-written by Monroeville guitarist Eli Johnson and Blake Grisham, and the video was shot and edited by Sammy Passamano. Mandolinist Matt

  • Bluegrass at Summer NAMM

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    Though the annual Summer NAMM show in Nashville is oriented to the wider music retail industry, that doesn't mean that a bit of bluegrass didn't find its way into the mix. Here are a few photos of Mark Newton and Steve

  • Justin Tomlin to Nothin’ Fancy

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    Nothin' Fancy has announced a new member. Justin Tomlin has stepped in to play guitar, taking the spot vacated by original member Gary Farris who has left the group to pursue another opportunity. While still in high school, Justin and his brother

  • Isaac Moore at Summer NAMM

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    Our intrepid video team caught up with Isaac Moore at the Summer NAMM show in Nashville. Terry Herd spoke with Isaac about his connection with bluegrass greats Ralph Stanley and Bill Monroe before Moore lets loose with some fine banjo pickin'. http://vimeo.com/45757513  

  • Go Parker on Blue Ridge Country 7/14

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    Jeff Parker will be the in-studio guest on the Saturday edition of Blue Ridge Backroads on WBRF Blue Ridge Country 98, broadcasting from Galax, VA. He will be on with weekend host Judith Burnette in the 8:00 p.m. hour (EDT) to