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August 2025 Issue

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The Tradition

The Artists

Amanda Cook Does It All

By BILL CONGER

Photo By Wes Hobbs – Better Focus Photography Singer/songwriter Amanda Cook doesn’t simply shine on…

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Brandon Lee Adams // Photo by Patrick Gibson

Brandon Lee Adams

By Dan Miller

The Life  of a Musician on  PBS Appalachia When Brandon Adams called me several years…

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Tom Sauber // Photo by William Purcell

Through the Years with Tom Sauber

By Jon Hartley Fox

There aren’t many bluegrass or old-time fiddlers who can claim to have performed in a…

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The Sound

Shelby Means // Photo by Hunter McRae 

Shelby Means’ New Solo Album

By Nancy Posey

Shelby Means had nothing to prove to anyone but herself when she set out to…

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Reviewed by David McCarty Photos Courtesy of the Martin Guitar Company

C.F. Martin Launches Two Billy Strings Dreadnoughts with a Modern Twist

By David McCarty

Billy Strings’ impact on bluegrass and guitar flatpicking has triggered tens of thousands of fans…

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The Venue

The Bluegrass Underground Bangkok Weekly Jam

By Derek Halsey

Spreads the Love of Our Music To Southeast Asia Photos By Sunny Sachdev Bluegrass music…

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Photos Courtesy of Ohio County Tourism

A Visit to Bill Monroe’s Hometown of Rosine, Kentucky

By Dan Miller

Photos Courtesy of Ohio County Tourism A visit to the hometown of one of your…

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Biscuits & Banjos

By Kevin Slick

Exploring the Black Roots of Bluegrass, Old Time and Americana The first Biscuits and Banjos…

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Flipbook

Reviews

Lovin’, Fightin’, Losin’ Sleep
New Night Dawning
Bluegrass Gospel: The Music Ministry of Jerry and Tammy Sullivan 
The Ballad Of Charlie Avalon
All God’s Children
Storm Mountain