If everyone played the banjo the world would be a much happier place. If they played the banjo well that is. I mean, it already has a reputation in some circles of being just a rude, clangy sounding mess. By the way, this is not my take on it.
I have been a huge admirer of […]
“Country music” is a term that means different things to different people. One fan’s country music may not sound at all like another’s.
Contemporary country music is one of the most popular genres on the radio. It is truly mainstream popular music, with an appeal that cuts across all demographics. Its mega-stars regularly fill the seats […]
My favorite annual Pleasure Island festival is the Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival held the first weekend in November every year.
The Bluegrass Festival is a showcase of some of the very best local and regional musicians in North Carolina. It seems the love they have in their hearts for the music they play shines through with […]
Here are some things to consider when playing bluegrass and old-time music on the acoustic guitar. Many of these things also apply for playing folk and rock music on the acoustic guitar.
There are the two roles the guitar plays in bluegrass and old-time music: rhythm and lead. The most important role of […]
Bluegrass music has often been seen as a male dominated genre, at least when it comes to band leaders and lead musicians. Bluegrass band, Hogzilla has an interesting name, because not only is it led by Hilary Hawke and Mimi Lavalley, who also play lead instruments banjo and guitar, but they do not match the […]
One night a few years ago I was taking a walk down the Tennessee side of Bristol’s State Street when all of a sudden I heard music coming from somewhere in the distance. As I got closer and closer I finally realized there was a live concert in progress, and the music they were playing […]
One of the Appalachian Mountain region’s greatest contributions to the world is Bluegrass music. Born in hills and hollows, Bluegrass is simply mountain folk music with heavy Celtic influences.
Today, you can hear the sweet harmonies of Bluegrass instruments and smooth vocals throughout the United States, and indeed the world. Bluegrass festivals abound, featuring performers from […]