Bluegrass At Large

  • 20 years of Druha Trava

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    Here's another notable anniversary to note during Bill Monroe's centennial year. Czech grassers Druha Trava are celebrating their 20th year in 2011, and Lilly Pavlak has a nice retrospective published on The European Bluegrass Blog. The band was formed in 1991

  • Memories of Tony Pass

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    This remembrance of Tony Pass is a contribution from David E. Schenkman, proprietor of Turtle Hill Banjo Co., and one of Tony's dear friends in the banjo community. Last Tuesday (7/26) Linda Pass called to give me the sad news that

  • Tex Logan recovering in hospital

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    We have learned that bluegrass fiddle legend Tex Logan is hospitalized in New Jersey for testing after suffering what is believed to be a series of mini-strokes. His daughter, Jody, says that he is doing well and has his fiddle with

  • Tony Pass, R.I.P.

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    Noted banjo craftsman Tony Pass has died after suffering for many months with cancer. He was the designer of the popular Tony Pass rims, noted for their block construction. The wood used was timber reclaimed after having been submerged at the