Bluegrass Music as a Political Force

Do you remember the scene in the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou?” where there were bluegrass bands at the political rally for a gubernatorial race? I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in real life. Politicians are always trying to identify themselves with songs they...

Bluegrass Music as a Political Force

Do you remember the scene in the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou?” where there were bluegrass bands at the political rally for a gubernatorial race? I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in real life. Politicians are always trying to identify themselves with songs they...

Bluegrass Music Hits Guatemala with a Twang!

On March 18 near Ochlocknee, GA, Jan McNees dropped her husband LeRoy Mack McNees at the airport. He was on his way to play his dobro and bluegrass in Guatemala! Here’s some bio on LeRoy Mack – LeRoy is a native of Southern California and has been playing...

Bluegrass Music: What’s To Like?

If you love bluegrass music and you like to hang around other folks who love it too, you’ve no doubt at one time or another been drawn into the “Why isn’t bluegrass music more popular?” conversation. This is one of those topics of such enduring interest to bluegrass...

Bluegrass n’ Stuff

“We got cotton, silk and satin / In styles Anglo, Dutch and Latin / When you sail don’t take that chance / Wearing nothing beneath your pants / Trust… Silver’s Long Johns! *They breathe!*” Whoops, I didn’t see you there! You caught me singing a...

Bluegrass ‘n Stuff, May ’08

Dear friends, I do bring you another delightful piece by one of my favorite writers today. It’s the monthly missive from young Kyle Abbott. But first let me make an appeal. Folks! How about a sweet and fun job to entice you to volunteer at the CBA Father’s Day...