“Mondegreens” are mis-heard lyrics that often become more widely known than the original song lyrics. For instance “ ’scuse me while I kiss this guy” in the rock song “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix. (Correct lyrics “ ’scuse me while … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winners are: Brian Quinn Pat Dinges Allan Brooks Andy Bing click photo to enlarge MAY 19, 2023 TRIVIA QUESTION by Dick Bowden What bluegrass instrument is represented by this group of current brand names? Santa … Read More
I reviewed their debut CD a year or so ago, and I’m happy to report Rock Hearts’ second effort remains good solid traditional bluegrass, wrapped around mostly “new” songs. Rock Hearts, from central New England, has gotten a good reception … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winners are Mike Kemsley and Fred Robbins click photo to enlarge MAY 5, 2023 TRIVIA QUESTION Today’s trivia question is: Where the heck did Tony Rice come from? Meaning, how did he enter our world … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winners are Andy Bing and Todd Evans click photo to enlarge APRIL 21, 2023 TRIVIA QUESTION In 1989 the bluegrass community rejoiced when the Grammys announced they would finally include an award for a Bluegrass … Read More
This Contest is Closed No Winner This Week MARCH 24, 2024 TRIVIA QUESTION What is Billy Strings’ real name? A. William Apostol B. Hank Williams IV C. Will Forte D. William Stringer E. William Gibson Martin ANSWER is “A” Additional … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winner is Andy Bing In the old days, pre-20th century, nearly all stringed instruments used strings made of natural “gut”. Some say it was “cat gut”, but commercial quality instrument strings were actually made of … Read More
This Contest is Closed The winner is Andy Bing FEBRUARY 24, 2023 TRIVIA QUESTION Who Was NOT Bluegrass First? A number of very famous musicians started out in bluegrass! Yes! It’s often said that bluegrass is the best training ground … Read More
This Contest is Closed No Winners this Week FEBRUARY 10, 2023 TRIVIA QUESTION Of the following, who was the longest serving sideman in the same band? A. Kenny Baker fiddling with Bill Monroe B. Uncle Josh Graves on Dobro with … Read More
I got a surprise reviewer’s copy CD in the mail from Rebel Records; “Starlett & Big John – Living in the South”. REB-CD-1876. I didn’t know who Starlett and Big John are, although I’ve heard their cut “Straight 58” on … Read More