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From the Archives: Jesse McReynolds Shares Memories of His Grandfather's Fiddle(Editor's Note: Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee and Grand Ole Opry member Jesse McReynolds passed away on June 23, 2023 at the age of 94. In his honor, we're re-sharing this incredible first-person video from early 2020 that features McReynolds telling stories of his grandfather's fiddle.) A true legend as one…
WATCH: Twisted Pine, "Come Along Jody" (BGS + Sixthman Sessions at Sea: Cayamo Edition)This year's Cayamo cruise made a stop in the British Virgin Islands, and caught Twisted Pine rolling through "Come Along Jody" on the shores of Jost Van Dyke's White Bay. Says the group of the song, "We wanted to feature Anh Phung on a ripping bluegrass tune, and this is…
LISTEN: Natalie Padilla, "Balsamroot"Artist: Natalie Padilla Hometown: Northampton, Massachusetts Song: "Balsamroot" Album: Montana Wildflower Release Date: March 31, 2023 Label: Heartseed Music In Their Words: "The first tune in this two-tune set is titled 'Pasqueflower' and was written as I was recovering from an intense second case of Covid in May of 2022,…
LISTEN: Sami Braman, "Weevils in the Grits"Artist: Sami Braman Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee (from Seattle, Washington) Song: "Weevils in the Grits" Album: Riveter Release Date: April 7, 2023 Label: Padiddle In Their Words: "This is the newest tune on the record, composed about a year ago after realizing I had never written a tune in Calico tuning…
Fiddles in FebruaryDec 1, 2022
Known as one of the foremost fiddlers of her generation, Lissa Schneckenburger‘s latest release is a huge left turn for the Vermont resident. Thunder In My Arms is unique because Lissa is not only singing her own compositions, but the subject matter is hugely personal. The album chronicles her experiences adopting her son. Through the…
Fiddles in FebruaryNov 22, 2022
Artist: Jason Carter Hometown: Lloyd, Kentucky Latest Album: Lowdown Hoedown Personal nicknames: Fiddler Which artist has influenced you the most ... and how? Del McCoury. I first heard Del when I was around 15 years old. At that time I was playing guitar and knew I wanted to play music for a living. When I…
Fiddles in FebruaryNov 21, 2022
Artist: 10 String Symphony Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Song: "Anxious Annie" Album: Generation Frustration Release Date: June 13, 2018 Label: Tasty Note Records/Distributed by Free Dirt Records In Their Words: "10 String Symphony is a deeply beloved but niche musical project, and it's been a few years since we've performed together. Christian and I played together…
Fiddles in FebruaryNov 15, 2022
Artist: Andy Leftwich Hometown: White House, Tennessee Latest Album: The American Fiddler Personal nicknames: “Ang,” which is an Andy Griffith Show reference. Ricky Skaggs started calling me that and it just stuck! Which artist has influenced you the most ... and how? I jokingly say I went to “Ricky Skaggs University,” but there’s a lot…
Fiddles in FebruaryNov 4, 2022
An Elephant Sessions gig is always a lively night out, but Alasdair Taylor admits that their last one, at Glasgow’s famous Barrowlands Ballroom, was something else. The band were celebrating their 10th anniversary with their biggest production to date, including a light show and the backing of a live string quartet. “There was so much…
