David Angell, HVBA President Another year has passed, so it’s time to take stock of where we’ve been and think forward to the coming year. Looking at a summary of events provides the opportunity to ask if what we do … Read More
As 2015 draws to a close it’s time to look back at the highlights of the year for the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association. The HVBA mission is to provide events, communications, and educational opportunities for people who embrace or are … Read More
It’s been a busy year for the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association. I have enjoyed this year interacting with this great group of members, bluegrass musicians and friends. In 2012 the HVBA provided: • 8 HVBA Showcases – Local and … Read More
Trouble with the Grey is the second CD put out by the band Too Blue. The band is composed of Betsy Rome on guitar and vocals, Joan Harrison on banjo and vocals, Mike Sassano on mandolin and vocals, and Jamie … Read More
While this CD is true to its title, I assumed, incorrectly, that it would be a collection of Monroe instrumentals. There are actually only four Monroe Instrumentals on the CD; “Bluegrass Breakdown,” “Jerusalem Ridge,” “Gold Rush” (written with Byron Berline) … Read More
This is an excellent Bluegrass CD. Larry Sparks has been at it since 1972, and in his long tenure he has earned everyone’s respect as one of the finest voices in BG music today. Larry knows his music, he has … Read More
Do you like tight harmony? It’s here! Do you like tasteful breaks? They are here! Do you like songs that will make you dance or cry? They are here! Lou Reid has been a favorite of mine from the days … Read More
What a wonderful show!! Saturday evening March 6th, at Sugar and Spice Cafe in Poughkeepsie Plaza, an excellent concert was played for an enthusiastic crowd by the Old Time Bluegrass Singers. Some people arrived early to order dinner or dessert … Read More
I’ll start by saying this is more than a review of a CD. It’s a call to remember Sara Kohno who spent about a year with the HVBA, and to review her new CD, Saramountain. Sara is from Japan, plays … Read More
The new CD by C.B. Smith, Flesh and Bone is excellent. All the songs on the album are C.B.’s compositions. C.B. has something to say about life’s ups and downs and he expertly creates the rhythm, melody, and words to … Read More