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As everyone knows, Appalachia reaped the fertile fruits that brought bluegrass into existence, courtesy of emigres from England, Ireland and Scotland. The joy found in those sounds has always been evident, but never more so than in the able hands

A tradition originated in 19th century England that a bride should, on her wedding day, have "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue," with the idea that these items would ward off the devil and provide the bride

Faculty band performs at the 2025 Barcelona Bluegrass Camp - photo © Josep Ponsà On a sunny March weekend in Barcelona's charming Gràcia neighborhood the 10th annual Barcelona Bluegrass Camp (BBC) transformed this Catalan capital into a slice of Appalachia, bringing

What began as a duo for Minnesotans Kim and Quillan Roe has morphed into a large ensemble that specializes in combining old time musical elements with bluegrass, folk, and Americana among other genres. The group's latest release, Sisters & Brothers on Bonfire

There's something especially ebullient about the four-piece outfit that calls itself Red Camel Collective. The band — comprised of Heather Berry Mabe on lead and harmony vocals and guitar, Tony Mabe on banjo and harmony vocals, Curt Love on bass,

Johnny Hermidas. You may never have heard of him, but on August 31, 2005, he hit a grand slam in his first major league at-bat. Who does that? Likewise, in May 2018, The Travelin' McCourys hit a grand slam with

Gospel music has been a hallmark of the bluegrass genre for generations. Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers are one of many bands who have made it a focal point in their repertoire, both on stage and in the studio. Thankful

When it comes to the best of contemporary bluegrass fiddling, Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland are two names that likely come to mind. With numerous awards and accolades each, these two masters would often play on each other's studio recordings,

1st place band Cabarrus Station at the Seagrove Fiddlers' Convention - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock The 70th annual Seagrove Fiddlers' Convention drew a large crowd and over 50 entries (elementary age to senior citizens) on Saturday night (March 15) in the

The Country Gentlemen Show at the 2025 Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The spring Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival brought a lot of smiles to a lot of faces. The weather could not have been better. Jackson Bethune and Luke