An amazing night of music Saturday March 13, 2010. Alumni Fieldhouse, Dewar Arena…
Well the final batch of photos has come in from our Memphis bureau. Check these out, and look forward to more audio from the weekend in the days ahead… [more]
With engaging, dynamic material that reflects the Colorado aesthetic of roots music, Expedition tries to offer something for everybody, (especially if you dig the banjo). Playing originals and standards in the swing, honky-tonk, and bluegrass/old time genres, but with intricate composition, counterpoint, and improvisation more characteristic of jazz and classical styles.Learn More
One of the most well-known roots bands out of New Orleans, Jeff & Vida started way back in 1998. By 2000 they had recorded their first record and hit the road full time. Since then they’ve recorded two more albums and traveled thousands of miles. After appearances at last year’s SXSW, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Wakarusa and Festival International, they were awarded the prestigious “Big Easy Award” for best Country/Folk artist in New Orleans Learn More
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Perform in Oneonta, NY An amazing night of music Saturday March 13, 2010. Alumni Fieldhouse, Dewar Arena...
SPPS Folk Alliance Showcase: 02.20.10 Well the final batch of photos has come in from our Memphis bureau. Check these out, and look forward to more audio from the weekend in the days ahead... [more]
SPPS Folk Alliance Showcase: 02.19.10 Audio from our Thursday night showcases is up! Check it out here. And while you're listening to these sweet recordings, have a gander at these photos of last night's showcase revelries, straight from. […]
SPPS Folk Alliance Showcase: 02.18.10 Reports are trickling in from the SPPS Memphis Bureau Desk at Folk Alliance 2010... [more]
Austin Friends of Traditional Music Midwinter Festival : Texas : 01/23/10 My friend overheard an older woman in the bathroom of The Doughtery Arts Center talking about playing bass in her band. She joked about how, “It’s hard to have a reunion show when your band member. […]
Tim O’Brien: Salina Schoolhouse 1/22/2010… Sold Out In a Whisper We ran into our friend Allison, bursting at the seams with something exciting to tell us. "Tim's coming!" What? Who? Who's coming where? "Tim's coming! Tim O'Brien! I finally [more]
SPPS Folk Alliance Showcases Schedule We are pleased to announce the schedule for the SPPS Showcases at the 22nd annual Folk Alliance. Our showcases are being held Thursday, February 18; Friday, February 19th; and Saturday, February 20th.. […]
Tape Spotlight: The Original Bluegrass Festival Over Labor Day Weekend of 1965, at Cantrell's Horse Farm in Fincastle, Virginia, Carlton Haney organized what is widely recognized as the first multi-day bluegrass festival. In 1966, he repeated the e. […]
Green Mountain Grass & Shotgun Party::Texas::01.09.10 Most folks still had their coats on inside The Independent, a new-ish, and rather utilitarian, venue on the hip east side of Austin. It was the a Saturday evening most Austinites would choose to spend. […]
Tape Spotlight: Taylor and Blake Deliver Solid Gold Welcome to the first installment of our SPPS Tape Spotlight series, where we illuminate a choice holding in our collection! This week, we’d like to draw your attention to the Tut Taylor Archive, tap. […]
Tim O’Brien: Salina Schoolhouse 1/22/2010… Sold Out In a Whisper We ran into our friend Allison, bursting at the seams with something exciting to tell us. "Tim's coming!" What? Who? Who's coming where? "Tim's coming! Tim O'Brien! I finally [more]
Tape Spotlight: The Original Bluegrass Festival Over Labor Day Weekend of 1965, at Cantrell's Horse Farm in Fincastle, Virginia, Carlton Haney organized what is widely recognized as the first multi-day bluegrass festival. In 1966, he repeated the e. […]
Tape Spotlight: Taylor and Blake Deliver Solid Gold Welcome to the first installment of our SPPS Tape Spotlight series, where we illuminate a choice holding in our collection! This week, we’d like to draw your attention to the Tut Taylor Archive, tap. […]
Town Mountain Bluegrass Band 8-22-2009 August 22, 2009 Lafayette, CO Band Website Tour Schedule Store Audio Stream | mp3s | zip of mp3s unamplified set captured with 2 mxl 2003’s (center) and 2 akg c1000S > Edirol R44 @24/48. 4 track mix. […]
SPPS Seeks Writers and Tapers The SPPS is currently looking for writers and tapers. Stories with audio are a big hit with readers! So, we are looking to pair tapers with writers (or find some tapers with a talent for writing!). If. […]
Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie Announce March 27 and 28 Events Washington D.C. -- Bluegrass music artist Bill Emerson is celebrating two major events this month. On Friday, March 27, Emerson will be honored with the very first Washington Monument Awards presented. […]
Bob Iery's New Board Game Takes Players on Bluegrass Routes Retired school teacher, Bob Iery, from Maysville, Kentucky has just released an interesting board game for bluegrass music fans. The new game, Bluegrass Routes challenges the players on their knowledg. […]
Rebel to Release 'Dark as a Dungeon: Songs of the Mines' March 30 Charlottesville, VA -- Rebel Records of Virginia has added a new album of mining songs, Dark as a Dungeon: Songs of the Mines, to its growing "Vault Masters" series of budget-priced compilations. Draw. […]
Bluegrass Legend Curly Seckler Celebrates 75 Years in Music Bluegrass legend Curly Seckler began his musical career in 1935, over WSTP radio in Salisbury, NC. He went on to perform with a number of the top names in bluegrass music, including Charlie Monroe, Ji. […]
Early Bird Ticket Prices For MerleFest 2010 Extended Until April 6 Wilkesboro, NC -- The deadline for Early Bird ticket prices to MerleFest 2010, presented by Lowe's, has been extended to Tuesday, April 6, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. That is the last day to purchase 4-day and. […]
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