We listen back to archival interviews with two Opry members: bluegrass musician Scruggs, who perfected three-finger banjo picking, and country star Lynn. Originally broadcast in 2012 and 2010.
The Wimberleys’ love for bluegrass, combined with their natural musical talents, led to the formation of the Wimberley ...
One hundred years ago this week, the radio barn dance that came to be known as the Grand Ole Opry was first broadcast from ...
Teri Kane, chairman of the Summit Hill Hootenanny, stood in awe among the crowd of people watching a bluegrass band perform. “There are so many people here,” she said, “and everybody’s having a great ...
The White Gull Inn keeps warm through winter by hosting a series of folk concerts. This year’s series brings in contemporary and traditional folk artists from December through April. Concerts start at ...
Canadian Folk Duo John Showman and Chris Coole will perform Friday. The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Canadian Folk Duo Showman and Coole in concert on Friday at 7:30 p ...
On Oct. 31, while much of the country revels in Halloween activities, bluegrass-Americana powerhouse group Greensky Bluegrass will officially celebrate its 25 th anniversary. Greensky Bluegrass will ...
PLACE. A FIRST OF ITS KIND MUSIC PROGRAM IS SOON COMING TO WINSTON-SALEM. UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS LAUNCHING THE AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC INSTITUTE FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ...
There’s often a warning that comes with hearing banjos in the distance, a signifier that trouble lies just ahead. When traveling down Alabama’s County Road 2262 this weekend, you’re likely to hear the ...
This Friday and Saturday, Raleigh Wide Open is taking over the streets of our state's capital. The festival is a celebration of American roots music ranging from gospel to folk and also features arts, ...
Wytheville Community College (WCC) will host its free monthly Bluegrass and Old-Time Jamboree at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, in the William F. Snyder Auditorium on the WCC campus at 1000 East Main ...