Our program this time around will focus on the innovators in the genre of bluegrass music. Almost from its inception, players began to alter bluegrass music – much to the dismay of Bill Monroe and many other traditionalists. We’ll hear … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part Bluegrass Timeline feature with some more contemporary recordings and artists. We recently were added to the lineup on Bluegrass Planet and these two program are dedicated to that online resource for fine acoustic music … Continue reading →
Neko Case Ellen Smith was shot through the heart in July of 1892. Peter DeGraff had been romantically involved with Smith. He stood trial for her murder, was convicted, and was executed for it thirteen months after Smith’s death. At … Continue reading →
Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson This is our third post this week on “Tom Dooley.” You can read the first here and the second here. Introduction My heart sank just a little after reading in John Edward Fletcher’s book about the … Continue reading →
