Bluegrass At Large

  • I’m Going Back To Old Kentucky #95

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    From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information

  • Congratulations to Joe and Ashley Dean

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    One happy event that we missed last month was the wedding of Dailey & Vincent banjo man Joe Dean to his lovely bride Ashley Garrett on December 11. The couple took the opportunity of the band's year end downtime to schedule

  • I’m Going Back To Old Kentucky #94

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    From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information

  • Cindy Cashdollar on Dave Giegerich

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    More tribute for recently deceased reso wizard Dave Giegerich, this time from fellow slider Cindy Cashdollar. I met Dave years ago at The Common Ground, where we were scheduled to teach a workshop together. I was not only struck by his amazing

  • I’m Going Back To Old Kentucky #93

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    From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information

  • Gary Ferguson on Dave Giegerich

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    Gary Ferguson sent along a few more thoughts on the passing of resonator guitarist Dave Giegerich earlier this week. It's a beautiful tribute to a beloved artist. As I write this, I find myself still stunned at the news of Dave’s

  • I’m Going Back To Old Kentucky #92

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    From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information

  • Dave Giegerich passes

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    We are saddened to report that Dave Giegerich, noted resonator guitarist and instructor, passed away on December 29 from complications following a bone marrow transplant this spring. The transplant was in response to a diagnosis of aplastic anemia, which was

  • Al Osteen passes

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    Al Osteen, a beloved member of the bluegrass community in upstate South Carolina, died yesterday (12/31) following a battle with cancer. He had been a noted professional performer since the late 1960s, but his lasting mark is the large number

  • I’m Going Back To Old Kentucky #91

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    From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information