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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Jeremy Garrett

Angel Romero March 30, 2022 No Comments BluegrassfiddleJeremy GarrettUnited States of Americaviolin

Fiddler, vocalist and songwriter Jeremy Garrett was born in Idaho. He started playing fiddle with his father, guitarist Glen Garrett in a group called The…

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Fireside Collective
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Bluegrass Spotlight February 2022

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassDel McCouryFireside CollectiveJackson HollowJon Stickley TrioKristin Scott BensonShannon Slaughter

Del McCoury Del McCoury, one of the greatest performers in the current bluegrass scene has released a new album titled “Almost Proud” (McCoury Music). Jon…

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Fireside Collective
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Artist Profiles: Fireside Collective

Angel Romero February 27, 2022 No Comments BluegrassFireside CollectiveUnited States of America

Fireside Collective is a progressive bluegrass ensemble based in Asheville, North Carolina. The quintet won the 2016 Band Contest at the iconic American roots festival…

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Introduction to Bluegrass Music

Angel Romero February 19, 2022 1 Comment American folk musicBluegrass

Bluegrass is concert music that appeared in the Appalachian region of the United States in the 1940s, after World War II. Unlike prior American folk…

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Luke McKnight Unveils New Album “Best Dressed Beggar In Town”

Angel Romero February 15, 2022 No Comments BluegrassLuke McKnight

Nashville vocalist and mandolinist Luke McKnight has a new album titled “Best Dressed Beggar In Town” (Turnberry Records). Although rooted in bluegrass, the new recording…

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cover of the single Another Highway This Time by Amanda Cook
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Amanda Cook Reveals New Single “Another Highway This Time”  

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2022 No Comments Amanda CookBluegrass

“Another Highway This Time” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new single by bluegrass singer and bandleader Amanda Cook, written by Thomm Jutz and Mark Fain.…

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Linda Lay
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Artist Profiles: Linda Lay

Angel Romero February 13, 2022 No Comments BluegrassLinda LayUnited States of America

Bluegrass singer and bassist Linda Clayman Lay, better known as Linda Lay grew up in Clayman Valley, a small community named after her family outside…

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cover of the single Mary Ann Is A Pistol by Lonesome River Band
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Lonesome River Band Releases “Mary Ann Is A Pistol”

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2022 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Band

Bluegrass ensemble Lonesome River Band has released a new song titled “Mary Ann Is A Pistol”, sung by new mandolinist Adam Miller. It is a…

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Lonesome River Band in 2022
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Artist Profiles: Lonesome River Band

Angel Romero February 6, 2022 No Comments banjoBluegrassLonesome River BandSammy Shelor

Contemporary bluegrass act Lonesome River Band was formed in Virginia in 1982. It has grown to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Jason Davis

Angel Romero December 30, 2021 No Comments banjoBluegrassJason DavisUnited States of America

Jason Davis was born in Ford, central Virginia. He grew up listening to bluegrass with his uncle. Davis started his career at the age of…

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