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Kara Martinez Bachman
5 days ago3 min read
Sociograss: Rough and Rowdy with Spirit and Feeling
According to Sociograss, the toe-tapping music of the group’s home region of Scotland might feel somehow familiar to fans of American...
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Jason Young
5 days ago3 min read
Annette Grady: Helping Carolinians through Bluegrass Radio.
Reaching thousands daily with her morning radio show, Mornings with Annette, The Bluegrass Jamboree DJ and CEO Annette Grady is using...
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Candace Nelson
5 days ago4 min read
Appalachian James Beard Award Recipients
A Cúrate Dish Appalachian restaurants that have earned James Beard awards represent the region’s vibrant culinary heritage, blending...
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Susan Marquez
5 days ago3 min read
The Travelin' McCourys: Filling Big Shoes and Travelin' On
Rob McCoury and his older-by-four-years brother, Ronnie, grew up in the music world. Their father is Del McCoury, who has big shoes to...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
5 days ago3 min read
Ozark Folk Festival: Aging Well, Growing Stronger
When an event has been around for a long time, it becomes so entrenched in local culture that people couldn’t imagine it not being a part...
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Susan Marquez
5 days ago3 min read
The Soulful, Rhythmic Sounds of Le Vent du Nord
Imagine playing over 2200 concerts on four continents in 22 years and releasing twelve albums to critical acclaim. Le Vent du Nord, a...
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Susan Marquez
5 days ago3 min read
Robert Earl Keen and His Western Chill
Western Chill not only perfectly describes Robert Earl Keen’s personality, but it’s also the title of the album he wrote, recorded, and...
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Susan Marquez
5 days ago4 min read
Alan Munde: His Walk to the Bluegrass Hall of Fame
It was an exciting night for Alan Munde when he stood in front of a packed crowd in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in...
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Susan Marquez
5 days ago4 min read
Daryl Mosley: the Gift of Low-Hanging Fruit
Daryl Mosley is like the calm in the storm in a world of conflict and confusion. His reassuring songs, filled with kindness and...
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Brent Davis
5 days ago3 min read
Pisgah Banjo Company: Native Appalachian Wood & Sustainability
Pisgah Banjo Company not only takes its name from a national forest in Appalachia but also sources the wood for its instruments from the...
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Brent Davis
5 days ago4 min read
Bob Carlin’s My Memories of John Hartford
Nearly 25 years since his death, songwriter/performer/banjoist/steamboat pilot John Hartford is thoughtfully and candidly remembered in a...
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Jason Young
Jan 13 min read
Sierra Hull ushers in winter with a Limited Edition of Snowy Classics.
Bluegrass fans won’t have to fear the winter doldrums, at least not while talented artists like Sierra Hull are around. Releasing her...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 13 min read
Real Talk with Michelle Lee
As a prominent woman broadcaster in the country and bluegrass arena, Michelle Lee has made a name for herself over many years by bringing...
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Jason Young
Jan 13 min read
Heather Berry Mabe Forges New Sound with Red Camel Collective
Two-time IBMA award winner Heather Berry Mabe has one of the most exceptional bluegrass voices today. Also a two-time SPBGMA female...
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Susan Marquez
Jan 13 min read
Martha Spencer: Bringing Positivity to the People
Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist. She was literally born into a world where...
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Susan Marquez
Jan 14 min read
Cindy Baucom: Celebrating Life, Cherishing the Memories
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Cindy Baucom was surrounded by music. “My dad played and made instruments.” And...
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Brent Davis
Jan 14 min read
Courtney Hartman: Journeys, Paths, and Evolution
Spend time with Courtney Hartman, and the conversation turns to journeys and paths. The musical journey for this accomplished guitarist,...
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Susan Marquez
Jan 13 min read
Penni McDaniel: Shunning the Spotlight to Shine It on Others
Penni McDaniel with Carrie Hassler Penni McDaniel may not be in the spotlight, but she spends her time making sure her clients are...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 14 min read
Charlotte Carrivick: Her Balancing Act
Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Carrivick has discovered that it takes a strong woman to balance motherhood with being a touring...
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Candace Nelson
Jan 13 min read
Appalachia Chefs: Making It Big on the Small Screen
Appalachian chefs have been making their mark on the national culinary scene, showcasing the region’s rich food traditions and unique...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 13 min read
Kristen Leigh Bearfield: Calling Out Her Calling
Bluegrass, gospel, and country performer Kristen Leigh Bearfield has certainly made the rounds as a musician. The Zac Brown Band, Jimmy...
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Kara Martinez Bachman
Jan 13 min read
Echo Valley: Limitless with No Boundaries
Pennsylvania-based Echo Valley has brought its blend of rock, bluegrass, Americana, folk and “grassicana” to venues across the U.S. At...
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Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Piedmont Instrument Classes for Kids (P.I.C.K.)
Although she is not a musician, Louise Price grew up listening to the music of Charlie Poole. “My father loved Charlie Poole’s music,”...
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Susan Marquez
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Magnolia Street String Band: From Street to Stage
When a group of friends in Highland Park, New Jersey started an informal music project together, they had no idea they’d go from a living...
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