NewTown – NewTown By W.J. Hallock I must be a dinosaur…… in this digital age, I still like the simplicity of sliding a brand new CD into the dash of my old Ford pickup. I Didn’t have a hard copy […]
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Laurie Lewis – Skippin’ and Flyin’ By W.J. Hallock Laurie Lewis’ new CD, “Skippin’ and Flyin’,” is meant to be, in her own words, “A warm thank you to Big Mon.” A tribute to Bill Monroe for his influence on her […]
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION The International Bluegrass Music Association (“IBMA”) is looking for a very special person to serve as its Executive Director and chief of staff beginning no later than February […]
We got a note from Disc Jockey and Musician Jay Armsworthy announcing some upcoming concerts he’s presenting at his local American Legion and it struck us as astounding just how much entertainment bluegrass fans can get for their buck. Jay […]
Yo-Yo Ma’s Highest Chart Placement Ever Second WeekSony Masterworks Celebrates Another Groundbreaking Sales Week With “The Goat Rodeo Sessions”. Album Debuted at #1 Position on Classical, Classical Crossover and Bluegrass Billboard Charts! Sony Masterworks celebrates another record-breaking week in […]
A press release sent out from Wilkes Community College last week announcing the artist lineup for MerleFest 25 presented by Lowes® failed to mention any word about the popular group The Waybacks. That was because, at the time, confirmation of […]
The Board of Directors of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) announced today that it has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Executive Director Dan Hays, effective February 29, 2012. In doing so, the Board expressed its profound appreciation for Hays’ […]
November 2011 By W.J. Hallock Storefront Congregation – “Kaleidoscope” Released September 2011 One of the “Perks” of writing reviews is the opportunity to hear new music. With all the Internet has to offer, it seems there is music everywhere. Some […]
“Give Me The Banjo” Airs November 4th on PBS The Banjo Project: The Story of America’s Instrument is a trans-media cultural odyssey: “Give Me the Banjo,” a major television documentary airing nationally on PBS in November 2011, a […]
Various Artists – “CLOSE KIN” Mountain Roads Recordings Released: November 2011 Starting this review has been very intimidating…… and this writer is usually not at a loss for words, but, this time….. Here we go! The official title is: “CLOSE […]
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