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Reprinted from Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine January 1989, Volume 23, Number 7 Lyman Enloe, a small, slimly built man in his 82nd year, is a nationally respected old-time fiddler and that’s what he’d rather be doing, as a rule. I notice that writers seem to bring out the nervous energy in him, as he clears his…

Australian native Kristy Cox has been named that country’s “Queen of Bluegrass” and has been bringing her singing and songwriting talents to the U.S. for a number of years. She has been nominated for, or has won, a number of awards in both countries, including Australia’s Golden Guitar Awards for Bluegrass Recordings and our own…

Old Music Gets A New Life Discovering music that you have never heard before can be exciting if it is music that lifts your spirit, resonates with your heart and sinks deep into your bones.  For fans of traditional bluegrass and early country music, finding this kind of music today can sometimes be difficult.  Sure, there…

Are you looking to attend a music camp or workshop this year?  Camps and workshops are a great way to study with top professional players and talented instructors. Camps and workshops also provide you the opportunity to meet new friends and jamming partners. Below is a list of camps and workshops organized by state.  This…

Dr. Ted Olson, professor of Appalachian studies at East Tennessee State University, has compiled an album of previously unreleased tracks from banjo master Carroll Best, who played an essential role in the evolution of the melodic banjo style in the 1950s.  Best referred to his technique as “fiddle style,” which certainly fits, as it was…

Will Clark grew up in the mountain foothills of South Carolina, where he was introduced to bluegrass by attending local jams. He soon became fond of the sound of the mandolin and took it to be his favorite instrument. His professional career began in 2012 when he joined the James King Band, and in 2019…