Mandolin wizard, Punch Brothers leader and lifelong Chicago Cubbies fan Chris Thile has been chosen to receive one of America’s top honors – the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Twenty three were given out today for outstanding contributions to Science, Medicine, and […]
Ry Cooder will drop a new record in late August. He obviously wants to have his say in this election year. His message is pointed, rhythmic, humorous, and highly listenable. “Mutt Romney Blues” will be the hoppin’ hit this Fall. Ry […]
T-Ride’s wonderful community radio station KOTO is streaming much of the bluegrass festival through Sunday. While not all performers opt to stream, a great many do and fine San Juan ear candy is guaranteed. Their regular programming is most interesting as […]
Official Website: http://www.nickibluhm.com Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/NBGs_FB Music on iTunes: http://bit.ly/NBluhm_iTunes Patsy Cline – She’s Got…
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The ballrooms are emptied, the stages struck, and the musicians headed for far flung locales. The ripples of Wintergrass however have yet to subside. I’m new to indoor festivals, all the ones I usually hit involve grass, trees, dust and […]
Acoustic Sound’s annual hoedown in the Hyatt Regency kicks off as I post. Bellevue welcomes for the next three days a carefully chosen roster of performers for your listening pleasure. I’ll be on the silver bird tomorrow morning to join […]
Johnny Otis 1921 – 2012 R&B musician and bandleader Johnny Otis joined the heavenly band today after 90 years on earth. Otis was a unique character in the history of roots music. He was born to Greek immigrants in Vallejo, […]
Founder and benefactor of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass passed away today due to complications from leukemia. Immense loss for the roots music community. God bless you Warren for your unparalleled generosity.
HSB 2011 Sneak-Peak Medley Round 2 by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass This weeks teaser: Gillian and David, Ryan Bingham, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, Bill Kirchen, Del McCoury Band with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Cass McCombs, Fitz and […]
