December 2021 Issue
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The Tradition
Bluegrass Innovator Seventy-five years ago the Stanley Brothers developed a distinctive sound in country music…
Queries Q: I recently sold off some of my bluegrass memorabilia, including a 1951 Stanley…
The year 2020 was proclaimed by many as the 75th anniversary of the birth of…
Bluegrass Incubator Many times, people who are known as but a footnote in history actually…
The Artists
Bluegrass veteran Don Rigsby’s reputation speaks for itself. The award-winning musician has been a member…
It was a dramatic moment when Larry Sparks walked onto the stage at Ralph Stanley’s…
The Sound
Any tribute to The Stanley Brothers calls for an inside look at a favorite Stanley…
Photos by Jamie Alexander For many of us, the first-generation bluegrass pioneers were the link…
Photos by Bud Osborne DSecades ago, someone approached me at Bean Blossom and asked for…
The Venue
Photos Courtesy of Ralph Stanley Museum Nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains about eight miles…
Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival The Dr. Ralph Stanley Hills of Home Memorial Day Weekend…
