Matt was the Managing Editor of Sing Out! Magazine. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 2010.
The summer issue of Sing Out! Magazine is hot off the press and crammed full with great songs to play and stories to savor. Ron Olesko’s “Border Crossing with David Wax Museum” introduces the young and aspiring duo of David … Continue reading →
THE PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL turns the Big 5-0 this year and they have a lot to brag about. This beloved event is the longest continuously-running festival of its kind in North America and will celebrate its Golden Anniversary on August … Continue reading →
Can’t get to the Newport Folk Festival this weekend? NPR has you covered! NPR Music, together with six partner radio stations, is exclusively webcasting and broadcasting dozens of live performances from George Wein’s Newport Folk Festival, offering music from acts … Continue reading →
You won’t need to pass a genetics class to play one, but C.F. Martin & Co. is using DNA to ensure that customers are getting the real deal when purchasing a Martin guitar. After a wave of Chinese-manufactured counterfeit Martin … Continue reading →
Every year the Rural Roots Music Commission announces their picks for the best of the best in a slew of old-time, country and bluegrass genres. These choices, according to President of the National Traditional Country Music Association, Bob Everhart, are … Continue reading →
HAPPY 99th to Woody Guthrie. Don’t forget, next year the Grammy Museum and Woody Guthrie Publications will be celebrating the Woody Guthrie centennial. Check out some info here: www.woody100.com
Continue reading →Fender has redesigned its American Vintage series’ Telecaster model to produce classic 1960s and 1970s tones. The American Vintage ’69 Telecaster Thinline, American Vintage ’72 Telecaster Thinline and American Vintage ’72 Telecaster Custom are all period-correct guitars with the same … Continue reading →
This year, Guitars In The Classroom began exploring the benefits of making music with students who have special challenges and needs by reaching out with training to special educators and therapists. This name of this project is MIRSE. It is … Continue reading →
Some unfortunate news from the world of old time music: notable fiddler Benton Flippen passed away on Tuesday night, June 28. Flippen had been in declining health in the past year. Known for his often bluesy and unique approach to … Continue reading →
Universal funny-man Steve Martin may be best known for his role as a comedian, but he isn’t joking around when it comes to banjo playing. At least that’s what members of Artistworks Academy of Bluegrass learned when Steve Martin stepped … Continue reading →