Connecticut has a lot to offer the bluegrass community- from hosting an IBMA award winning festival, to maintaining a thriving concert series that has brought the biggest bluegrass names around, any bluegrass lover would be missing out if CT wasn’t … Read More
At a time like this, there are no words to adequately describe Byron Berline. In addition to his sublime musicianship, he was also an individual who was gentle, graceful, humble and so very kind. While the world mourns the loss … Read More
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FOR THREE CONCERTS PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE click photo to enlarge Sunday Afternoons – 3pm to 5pm 15 Whitehouse Avenue – Poughkeepsie, NY Bring your own chairs and/or blankets. The HVBA is committed to two things: bringing … Read More
click here for larger video You may remember several months ago in the Bluegrass Trivia game there was a question “What was Carlton Haney MOST famous for?” The correct answer was — producing the first weekend-long multi-act camping bluegrass festival … Read More
by Ricky Skaggs Sometime during Christmas morning while making his coffee, our dear friend and guitar hero Tony Rice passed from this life and made his swift journey to his heavenly home. It’s still quite a shock to the … Read More
A few words from the HVBA President, deep in his bunker in Washington, D.C.: A French news site recently published obituaries of several dozen prominent figures, including Pele, Clint Eastwood, and Queen Elizabeth. Rest easy; they’re not dead. Most major … Read More
The Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association mourns the passing of Dolores Tubbs. She was 91. Dolores was a founding member of the HVBA and served for many years as our Secretary and Membership Coordinator. Dolores was the first to answer founder … Read More
Anyone who loves to listen to or play bluegrass music at home should try their hand at recording. If you’re a musician, it can lead to a road of self discovery, improvements in technique, and a greater appreciation for the … Read More
I bet you can relate. Have you been jonesing for a good earful of live music to chase away the 2020 blues? I certainly have. Want proof? I returned a day early from an autumn splendor White Mountains vacation just … Read More
Well, IBMA (the International Bluegrass Music Assoc.) just held their annual Awards Show — “virtually” and completely on-line due to the Covid pandemic. I watched it on a live Facebook link, and listened to it on Sirius/XM Bluegrass Junction. However, … Read More