April 2023 Issue

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The Tradition

The Artists

Tina Adair

By Bill Conger

Embarks on Next Career Chapter Photo by Terry Wyatt Considering her family history, there’s little…

Mighty Poplar

By Tim Newby

“I was sitting with my bluegrass ensemble I teach at CU Denver and we were…

East Nash Grass

By Bob Allen

When it comes to bluegrass venues, Nashville has long been a barren desert. For years,…

Lori King

By Nancy Cardwell

Queen Bee of Iowa Bluegrass  Lori King, band leader of Lori King and Junction 63, has…

The Sound

You Don’t Run Across My Mind

By Casey L. Penn

“I open every set with it, just about,” said Irene Kelley of “You Don’t Run…

Billy Blue Records

By Bill Conger

Builds Successful Bluegrass Label “If you build it, they will come.” That signature line from…

Tim May

By Chris Thiessen

Bluegrass Renaissance Man Photos by Madison Thorn  The small village of Pegram, Tennessee sits about…

The Venue

Daring to Be Different

By Carly Smith

Photo by Jamie Plain Determination and a Dream Icons are created by following their own…