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A Valentine's Day Playlist, Bluegrass Style
When bluegrass artists sing love songs, they're almost always about love gone wrong. But here are 15 bluegrass songs for couples who want to celebrate the joy of love.
Feb 10, 2010
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Diane Amov
Review of I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Alison Krauss has always had a keen ear for talent. She struck gold when she teamed with bluegrass gospel band, The Cox Family to record a contemporary bluegrass classic.
Feb 4, 2010
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Diane Amov
Review of The Bluegrass Sound of Bill Clifton
In 1961, Starday released a collection of songs from this lesser-known bluegrass artist. But Bill Clifton made bluegrass history for a very different reason that year.
Jan 28, 2010
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Diane Amov
Review of Some Day by Blue Highway
Boasting three acclaimed songwriters in Shawn Lane, Wayne Taylor, and Tim Stafford, Blue Highway offers much more than a greatest hits package with Some Day.
Jan 19, 2010
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Diane Amov
Nashville Bluegrass Band Explores Gospel Roots
In their landmark album, To Be His Child, The Nashville Bluegrass Band delves into the roots of bluegrass gospel with songs from both black and white gospel repertoire.
Jan 15, 2010
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Diane Amov
Bluegrass Music for the Blues Fan
At first glance, bluegrass music and blues music may seem to have nothing in common. But the blues has been a part of bluegrass since the beginning of bluegrass music his
Jan 12, 2010
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Diane Amov
The 25th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival is Near
Looking to spend your Valentine's Day listening to live Bluegrass legends? Then Joe Val is the festival for you.
Dec 30, 2009
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Andrea Lettic
Songs for a Bluegrass New Year's Party
Bluegrass artists both past (Bill Monroe) and present (Ricky Skaggs) capture the spirit of renewal with 15 songs for the perfect new year's party.
Dec 28, 2009
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Diane Amov
A Treasury of Bluegrass Christmas Music
Almost every bluegrass artist has recorded at least one bluegrass Christmas song. Here are 15, hand-picked, bluegrass Christmas gems for the perfect playlist.
Dec 16, 2009
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Diane Amov
Bluegrass Jams in Worcester, MA
Are your fingers looking for an indoor place to jam away during these winter months? The Fiddlers' Green in Worcester, MA holds monthly jams that are open to the public.
Sep 24, 2009
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Andrea Lettic
Folk Musician Mike Seeger Dies at Age 75
Mike Seeger, one of the most important figures of the American Folk Revival, has died at his home in Lexington, VA, USA.
Aug 8, 2009
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Craig Sanders
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Returns
Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY is home to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Gates open on Wednesday, July 15, and music will run Thursday the 16th through Sunday, July 19th.
Jun 12, 2009
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Andrea Lettic
Album Review: Broken Hymns, Limbs, and Skin
The second album by O'Death has influences ranging from punk to bluegrass. Considerably more bass heavy, electric, and driven than their debut, the LP is worth loving.
Mar 3, 2009
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James Blake
Steve Earle to Re-Release "The Mountain"
Steve Earle, Alt Country savant, is rereleasing his album, "The Mountain," recorded with the Del McCoury Band in 1999.
Jan 22, 2009
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Craig Sanders
Jam Band Spotlight: Railroad Earth
Railroad Earth played in New Jersey last week to celebrate their new album, Amen Corner. Over the years, the band continues to get better at interplay and jamming live.
Jul 6, 2008
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James Blake