Bluegrass Music News--4.13.12

Henderson music park: Where the bluegrass grows Troy Messenger All was quiet at the Henderson Bluegrass Park at noon on Thursday, except for the distant strumming of a flattop. "Most everybody's eating or taking a nap," said Rex Locklar, the Father of Henderson Bluegrass. "The 'old' father," Locklar said. See all stories on this topic » Troy Messenger

On the Hub: Fairland Bluegrass band truly a family affair Wisconsin Rapids Tribune "Bluegrass music is not just a genre, it's a true American art form," said Dan Rass, father and founder of Fairland Bluegrass. "Anybody can play the notes or sing bluegrass songs, but you know when it's real or not. We are not just another band trying ... See all stories on this topic »

Southern hospitality a staple of White Sands Music Fest Pensacola News Journal Keith Garrett of the bluegrass band Blue Moon Rising solos on the mandolin during last year's White Sands Music Festival. / News Journal file photo WHAT: Ninth annual White Sands Bluegrass Music Festival. TICKETS: $20 for Thursday or April 20; ... See all stories on this topic »

'The Queen of Bluegrass' shares her inspirations Pensacola News Journal The "Queen of Bluegrass," Rhonda Vincent will headline the entertainment at the ninth annual White Sands Bluegrass Festival, opening Thursday at the Farmer's Opry in Chumuckla. / Special to the News Journal Rhonda Vincent found her passion for music as ... See all stories on this topic »

59 years of dancing, music Wilkes Journal Patriot Two years ago, the members of the group were recognized as bluegrass pioneers and received life membership in the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Ky. Eller, who continued to perform after the group disbanded, recorded and released ... See all stories on this topic »

Tracks | Joan Osborne brings the blues to the Bluegrass Louisville Courier-Journal Joan Osborne found the mainstream spotlight thanks to a pop song about the nature of God, but her life as a singer began in New York City bars, shouting blues and soul standards. That happened after she left Anchorage, Ky., to study film at New York ... See all stories on this topic »

The Bluegrass gospel Postnoon Foot-tapping music made interesting with hilarious lyrics sung by three expats. This is what defines Banjara Hillbillies, the only Bluegrass band in India Not a lot of Hyderabadis are familiar with the musical genre Bluegrass which is a form of ... See all stories on this topic » Postnoon

Bluegrass concert tradition returning to Four Arts, Flagler Museum, Royal ... Palm Beach Daily News The group bagged four International Bluegrass Music Association Awards last year: Instrumental Group, Emerging Artist, Mandolin Player and Banjo Player. Joe Mullins is the son of bluegrass fiddler and radio personality Paul "Moon" Mullins. See all stories on this topic »

Asheville area performing arts calendar for the coming week Asheville Citizen-Times Local musicians playing bluegrass, country, gospel and more. 884-3166. Bluegrass Music Jam, 7-9 pm Thursdays, Marion Depot, 58 Depot St. Open to all musicians; no scheduled performers. 652-2215. Hooterville Hoedown, mini-jams for local musicians 7-9 pm ... See all stories on this topic »

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Hot on the trail of bluegrass Bluegrass musicians love a good story, so Henry tells it like this: "Max called and asked me to learn to play the bass; and then Grace called and asked me when ... www.oregoncitynewsonline.com/news/print_story.php?story...