Hey there!

I'm Sammie...from Seattle..but moving to TN in May.
I just wanted to say hey...I don't pick or anything, but I'm trying to learn.
Into Bluegrass in a big way. I'm the newsletter editor and a staff writer for www.worldwidebluegrass.com
It's the #1 Bluegrass internet radio station! Woohoo!

Anyway, just looking for more 'grasser friends.

I started banjo about 6 months ago and the other day after I practiced my rolls for longer durations I woke up with a sorenesss in the tendon of my right arm..I'm assuming this is normal but I am not sure so thought I'd ask and see if I should take a day off and curious as to if this soreness will go away eventually or if it's the start of a ( Read more... )

Hello everyone!

I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything about Ralph Stanley 2's new album. He was taking names and addresses at a local show in January to send it out when he said he was done recording it. Today on the radio, I heard one of the songs from it. Anything?

Thank you to WYCE in Grand Rapids, MI for nominating Nobody's Darlin' for a 2008 Jammie Award!

We still have a few cd's left.....so in honor of our achivement- we have discounted the selling price for one week! Instead of $12.97, we've knocked it down to a mere 9 bucks. So if you haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, now is the time.


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Tucked in a remote area between Gainesville and Jacksonville near the St. Johns lies the town of Palatka, Florida. Who'd a thunk there would be such a line-up. They've even scheduled a one-time show with legendary Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys. I'm definitely making plans for this February fest ( Read more... )

Two modern bands dishing up toe-tapping blue grass and traditional music. All-girl string band Nobody's Darlin' specializes in Old Timey, Bluegrass, Gospel, and even some classic country. There local girls have been peforming all around Michigan in the last couple of years. The Salt Miners have been creating their own high energy brand of ( Read more... )

So I will be in the Los Angeles area pretty soon and I was wondering where or which shops would be a good place to pick up a banjo? Used is okay. Good pawnshops that would most likely have some? I've never had one or played one so it would be great to get some pointers too on which type to look for. I also don't have a lot of money to spend on ( Read more... )

Plans are underway for a road trip to Music Fest in Sugar Grove, NC (www.docwatsonmusicfest.org)in mid-July and the Grey Fox Festival (www.greyfoxbluegrass.com) held a week later in central New York state ( Read more... )

Hi, we are very proud of our first cd, and just wanted to share the link with everyone. Thanks again for all the continued support!!


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