Bluegrass At Large

  • Lovell Sisters… busy, busy, busy

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    I had a chance to speak today with Jessica Lovell, the fiddling third of the sibling trio, The Lovell Sisters. She was making final preparations to leave for their European tour, which begins this Sunday (8/31) in Norway. We talked in

  • New CD from Lonesome River Band – No Turning Back

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    Just got an email from http://www.lonesomeriverband.com that the new CD "No Turning Back" is available via their website and/or via track download (also via their site). The official date of release is Sept. 9 on Rural Rhythm Records. Track excerpts

  • Honoring Ernest V. Stoneman

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    Ernest V. Stoneman's contributions to the musical heritage of 20th century America cannot be ignored. He was among the first rural performers to record and release his music. He practically defined the "three chords and the truth" approach to songwriting.

  • Monroe’s Revenge debut CD

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    After 21 years together, one of the most popular and well-known names on the British bluegrass music scene, Monroe's Revenge, has finally released their debut CD. The band from south-east England has made regular appearances at festivals around the country for

  • Larry Sparks wins award

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    The Richmond Indiana-based Palladium-Item reported on Sunday that bluegrass veteran Larry Sparks is to receive the Legacy Continues Award from the Starr-Gennett Foundation. Sparks who has enjoyed over 40 years as a professional bluegrass musician, beginning when he started high school

  • C-Sky interviewed at ukbluegrass.com

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    Our friends at ukbluegrass are looking forward to the appearance of one of the hottest new groups in bluegrass today, Cadillac Sky, at this year's Didmartin Bluegrass Festival at the end of the month. The 20th iteration of this event

  • The Grascals

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    Just wanted to give a shout out to the new fiddle player for the Grascals. He is definetly a great addition to the best entertaining band! We have had the pleasure of following this band for quite some time and