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 →
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation is pleased to announce the names of nine recipients fort the 2011 Master Class Workshops in Piano and Guitar. These winners come from five different states, including Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Colorado. Mississippi scholarship recipients … Continue reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bethlehem, PA – June 10, 2011 — Commencing with show #11-24, airing the week starting June 15th, banjo-player, teacher, writer and radio host Tom Druckenmiller will be taking over hosting duties for The Sing Out! Radio Magazine … Continue reading →
Sadly, David “Frankie” Toler, former Allman Brothers drummer, has passed away after prolonged illness at the age of 59. Frankie Toler had been in declining health for several years. After receiving a liver transplant two years ago he had been … Continue reading →
Judy Peiser, the “driving force” of the Center for Southern Folklore was honored for her endearing effort documenting the musical and social history of the American South by the Tennessee State Legislature. The Center for Southern Folklore is located in … Continue reading →
It goes without saying that folk music owes a lot to Bob Dylan. He was reluctantly appointed as the youthful leader of the ’60s folk revival fervor — a role he admonished but also thrived upon. His excursions into rock … Continue reading →
The Swedish Society of Popular Music Composers (SKAP) presented the Freemuse Organization with the SKAP Special Prize for its efforts to stop musical censorship and artist persecution. Freemuse was founded in 1999 as a result of the first Wold Conference … Continue reading →
ArtistWorks’ Academy of Bluegrass is scheduled to hit the ground running in early June 2011. The online school differs from standard “one-way” tutorial websites, allowing students to submit videos of themselves playing for critical feedback. Artistworks calls this system the … Continue reading →
On April 30th, banjoist from Arizona, Joe Bethancourt lost his home to a fire that started in the attic and quickly spread. Join over 20 Arizona musicians as they raise money for Joe at AMAZ Radio’s fund raising effort this … Continue reading →