Bonaparte’s Retreat
Unlike most old-time fiddle tunes that are commonly played for dances, “Bonaparte’s Retreat” is a showpiece made just for listening. It is normally played at a slow march tempo that suggests an army in retreat. One tale about the origin … Read More
The Bluegrass Characters – September 28, 2018
Marcia Goodman, Photographer Faith Oland, Photographer
Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus Returns!!!
Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus Friday, October 26th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus returns to HVBA Friday Oct. 26 at the Universalist Fellowship Hall. Again under the command of … Read More
Review: Come See About Me
Well-known artists contributed to the album, Come See About Me: A Benefit for the IBMA Trust Fund, including Balsam Range, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Donna Ulisse, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, The Grascals, The Lonesome River Band, … Read More
Mangled Bluegrass Song Lyrics Two Meatballs in the Sand
I guess you can say I’ve had a love affair with words almost since before I learned to talk. Since moving to North Carolina from California in 1972, I’ve learned that a “minner dipper” is a mandolin, a “scratchbox” is … Read More
Double Header Weekend!! Sep 28 & 29!
Bluegrass Characters Friday, September 28th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the DoorBluegrass in Arlington Saturday, September 29th 12:30 – 5:30pm 46 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY FREE This will be a fabulous bluegrass weekend for … Read More
Bluegrass In Arlington – 2018
Saturday, September 29 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm 46 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY This will be the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association’s eighth year at the Arlington Street Fair and it is always a joyful day of music, attracting … Read More
The Bluegrass Characters
Fri Sep 28th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door The Bluegrass Characters deliver straight-ahead traditional mountain-style Bluegrass with soaring vocals and hard-driving instrumentals, following the recipe laid down by Bill Monroe, Flatt & … Read More
Available CDs
The following audio clips are available for you. All of the following CDs are waiting for someone (like YOU) to review them. Listen to a clip from each of them and let us know which CD you would like to … Read More