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Cutting Their Own Grade on the Bluegrass Parkway When the Travelin’ McCourys were formed almost a decade and a half ago, the thought that crossed everyone’s mind was that Del McCoury was now in his 70s and was needing, and deserving of, a less hectic schedule on the bluegrass trail.  Not only had Del been…

Dave Goldman is an interesting and diligent musician who has worked hard at his craft and become a respected and talented fiddle player. The story of how he attained this status is inspirational. He grew up in Chicago with almost no family influence of country or bluegrass music. Dave took music lessons during his school…

By Sarah Pirkle “The Piney Rose,” written by Sarah Pirkle, was first released in 2001 on Dog Years (Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle, Barb Hollow Music). Already a favorite at Pirkle’s shows, the song then found an even broader audience when Dale Ann Bradley released it that same year on her Cumberland River Dreams (Doobie…

Becoming a Part of the McCoury Family Photo by Allen Clark With the release of their latest album Between The Lines, Lauren and Leanna Price have recorded a project that they feel truly captures where they are right now on their musical journey. With Ronnie McCoury producing, and their band with them in the studio, the Price…

A Gracious and Glorious Time Del Yeah! It is the popular refrain yelled by the crowd, seen on t-shirts, shouted from the stage, and shared by fans throughout the weekend at DelFest, the four-day bluegrass inspired festival.  The refrain is a playful take on DelFest founder, namesake, and bluegrass legend, Del McCoury’s name. The festival…

As a leading figure to rise out of the ‘60s folk revival, Tom Paxton’s songs have been recorded by everyone from Johnny Cash and Doc Watson to Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Peter, Paul & Mary. His “The Last Thing On My Mind” and “I Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound” have, of course,…