December 2023 Issue
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The Tradition
Q: In the words of the great Larry Cordle song, “Black Diamond Strings,” he says,…
Looking back over the recordings that Jim and Jesse McReynolds made with their band the…
Jerry Douglas was one of the most insightful people whom I interviewed for Discovering Tony…
The Artists
In the fall of 2022, I explored the region of Southwest Virginia that has produced…
A Legacy of Consistent Excellence and Innovation With the passing of Jesse McReynolds and Bobby…
In the well-known song by Grandpa Jones, “Falling Leaves,” we’re told: “To your grave, there’s…
The Sound
Jim & Jesse McReynolds and Lucille Hutton The late Jesse McReynolds (1929-2023) was well known…
The Venue
IBMA World of Bluegrass 2023 Photos by Ricky Davis “I hear banjos.” Even Sir Walter…
