Nothing in Vain when Everything is Vane
Cristina Vane: From Rock to Ole Time by Kara Martinez Bachman Cristina Vane plays clawhammer banjo, but she has as much old time in her...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Buck Dancer, Fiddle Player, Singer Hillary Klug
Hillary Klug is well-rounded and multifaceted, like the most interesting of gems. Not only does she play the fiddle, but she also sings...
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Candace Nelson
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Fierce Female Foodies
Women Chefs Blazing Paths in Appalachia by Candace Nelson Women chefs across Appalachia preserve and elevate regional cuisine through...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Tomorrow's Bluegrass Star
Amelia Brown: Bluegrass From Head to Toe From a very early age, Amelia Brown loved the experience of playing bluegrass music. At six...
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Susan Marquez
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Molly Tuttle Climbs to the Top of her Crooked Tree
Molly Tuttle is on fire. It wasn't that long ago that Molly won the 2016 IBMA Momentum Award for up-and-coming artists and the...
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Susan Marquez
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Sully Roddy & Music: A Life of Loving & Listening
Kathy “Sully” Roddy loves and deeply appreciates all music genres, but her passion is Americana, roots, country, and bluegrass. Born and...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Flatpicking Woman: Rebecca Frazier
Where Her Heart Lies ... As the first woman ever featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, guitarist, singer, and songwriter...
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Susan Marquez
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Irene Kelley: Snow White Memories
"Winters are Long ...But So Are the Memories" by Susan Marquez Irene Kelley has established herself as a singer-songwriter in Nashville....
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Shelby Campbell Berry
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Disability Rights Activist and Musician Gaelynn Lea
Moving the Conversation Forward by Shelby Campbell Berry A certain kind of person makes a lasting impact on the world they leave behind,...
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Candace Nelson
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Gift-Giving Season is Upon Us: Top 10 Foodie Finds from Appalachia
Gift-giving is a special kind of art. A thoughtful gift - whether material or experiential - can mean a lot to both the gifter and the...
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Susan Marquez
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
Cincinnati Washboards
At one time, washday meant pulling out your trusted washboard and scrubbing clothes on the ridges before rinsing and hanging them to dry....
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Shelby Campbell Berry
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
Redefining String Music with Dead Winter Carpenters
From as early as she can remember, California native Jenni Charles listened to bluegrass and country music while performing with her...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
John Martin: From Wagon Wheel to New Bluegrass Star
When everything stopped in the spring of 2020, musicians found a way to play their music, write new songs, and learn new instruments...
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Susan Marquez
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
It seems the circle will remain unbroken, as a musician (and now writer) John McEuen, a founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,...
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Susan Marquez
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
The Mechanical Licensing Collective
These days, making a living in the music industry can be a challenge, especially for songwriters and composers. Thankfully, there has...
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Susan Marquez
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
New Legacy
Nathan Gates was born into the world of Gospel bluegrass. As one of seven children of the Gates Family band, Nathan traveled in a...
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Candace Nelson
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Appalachian foods found ‘round the world
Music and food travel hand-in-hand. While bluegrass influences make their way into events and gatherings on the opposite side of the...
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Candace Nelson
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Find your favorite flavors at Appalachian food festivals
Many communities across Appalachia unite over a celebration of local foods in the form of fairs and festivals. These annual events often...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Doc At 100
Doc Watson has influenced many, but few have achieved the legacy of this inimitable traditional musician who continues to inspire. The...
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Shelby Campbell Berry
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Garrett Newton: From Teen Bluegrass Sensation to Country Music Tribute Star
From a small community in Eastern North Carolina, 22-year-old Garrett Newton reflects how original bluegrass artists start. Growing up in...
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