• New honor for Curly Seckler

    Bluegrass pioneer Curly Seckler was honored in the North Carolina Legislature yesterday (4/13) in a statement read in the State Senate in Raleigh. The Statement, which was introduced by Senator Andrew Brock of Rowan County, recognizes Seckler for his many accomplishments

  • Carlton Haney was my friend

    These comments from Becky Johnson came too late to be included in our Carlton Haney memorial, published yesterday. Becky is a longtime bluegrass photographer, whose collection of photos, Inside Bluegrass, 20 Years of Bluegrass Photography, was published in 1998.  She

  • Carlton Haney – a bluegrass life

    Richard Thomspon has prepared this brief biography of Carlton Haney. Its publication has been delayed awaiting some of the personal tributes that are included, and a spot of poor health on Richard's part. Carlton L Haney, one of the most colorful,

  • Dustin Benson to Special C

    Special Consensus has announced that Dustin Benson is the new guitarist with the band. He is replacing Ryan Roberts, who had been with Special C since the Fall of 2009. Dustin is a native of South Alabama, and comes from a

  • More details on Tony Rice

    Pam Rice, wife of guitar legend Tony Rice, shared a few more details on his missing a show last weekend. Both she and Tony want to ensure that everyone understands the truth, as rumors have been swirling that are at