When you’re someone who listens to as much bluegrass as I do, it takes a really impressive musical moment to truly surprise you. That happened to me when I found out about Special Consensus’s new album, Chicago Barn Dance, while … Read More
This set of questions is really for anyone willing to take a stab, but Michael Sassano hopes it will stump Dick Bowden. Trivia Bonus Dick, tell us….. Who is the father of progressive banjo playing (also from the northeast)? What … Read More
July 31 TRIVIA QUESTION What was the first multi-day weekend camping bluegrass festival in New York? A. Smokey Greene’s – Fort Ann NY B. Corinth NY C. Thousand Islands – LaFargeville NY D. Berkshire Mountain Festival – “Hillsdale” NY E. … Read More
Festivals may be curtailed and jams may be sparse, but some of the genre’s best artists are still releasing some great music this year. It’s no secret that 2020 has been a lousy year so far. With nearly every collaborative … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winner is Steve Margulis July 24, 2020 TRIVIA QUESTION John Hartford Trivia!! Two-part question: Where was songwriter/banjoist/fiddler/dancer (and some call the Father of Newgrass), John Cowan Harford born (record executive Chet Atkins made him change … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winner is Andy Bing July 17 TRIVIA QUESTION Bluegrass artists have been “discovered” in a variety of ways. Which of the following discoveries accurately describes how the artist first got noticed in a big way? … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winner is Gary Veeder There were several people who had the correct answer, but Gary got there first!!! Please all play again! July 10 TRIVIA QUESTION Who was the first “woman in bluegrass”, by which … Read More
Andy tries to stump the expert, but doesn’t succeed. Hope he tries again. Hope anyone will try again. This question was submitted by Andy Bing, the winner of the June 19th Trivia Contest. Although it is directed AT Dick Bowden, … Read More
This Contest is Closed JULY 3 TRIVIA QUESTION Who were the first women to win IBMA Instrumentalist of the Year Award for their instruments (not all in the same year)? Instruments and names in the following order (this does not … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winner is Steve Margulis!! JUNE 26 TRIVIA QUESTION For each bluegrass grouping, fill in the blank. Must get all 4 correct to win. Judge’s decision is arguable but final! 1. Fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass fiddle, … Read More