July 2022 Issue

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The Tradition

The Artists

Laura Orshaw

By Nancy Posey

Solitary Diamond Photo by Scott Simontacchi Solitary Diamond, the title of Laura Orshaw’s debut album,…

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Gary Ferguson

By Jack Bernhardt

Color His Songs Red, White, And Blue And Emerald Green “Around 1990, [Rebel Records owner]…

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Balsam Range 

By Derek Halsey

Celebrating 15 Years of Bringing Western North Carolina Bluegrass to the World Photo By Caty Smith…

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The Sound

Ringing in the Changes

By Dan Shaw

Geoff Stelling Bids Farewell to Banjo Making After 48 Years It may seem an odd thing…

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New York’s Bluegrass Bassman

By Dan Miller

Photo by Justin Camerer Although the bass is not the most glamorous of bluegrass instruments,…

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The Venue

New Kid on the Block of Traditional Music Programs

By Derek Halsey

Warren Wilson College While it has only been around for a short time, Warren Wilson…

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Appalachian Music Program

By Dan Miller

West Virginia University For bluegrass music fans, West Virginia represents the heartland of the deep…

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Center for Appalachian Studies

By Derek Halsey

Appalachian State University In the heart of the western North Carolina mountains is the small…

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Bluegrass Music Program

By Dan Miller

Colorado College Colorado College, located on a ninety-two acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs, is…

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Milan Music Fest

By Derek Halsey

Expands to 5 Days As it Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Southeastern Michigan While a lot…

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