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
It’s been a quiet few months for the HVBA but we’re are preparing for what we hope will be a renewed season of concerts and programs in the coming year! To get us ready for the time when we can … Read More
Hi from Tara Linhardt! I came to Nepal in February to set up lots of cool details and “off the beaten path” things for my Music, Arts, and Culture Tour that I led in March again this year. My clients … Read More
Ed. Note: We received this note from Christophe Boutin of Paris, France and wanted to pass it on to all: “I am very happy to share that book of photos about Ernie [Thacker] and his family. These people are wonderful … Read More
What have you been doing to keep the music going now that we are all isolated? How about adding your video to inspire others? Send us the video or link to your video and we’ll make you famous while keeping … Read More
This afternoon my dear friend Happy Traum called to tell me that Eric Weissberg had passed away. Although I knew that Eric had been suffering from dementia for the past 3 or 4 years it still came as a shock. … Read More
Chris Brashear plays fiddle, mandolin and guitar and he is a singer with a wide vocal range and a clear, distinctive voice. He is also a songwriter. Chris’s multiple talents have not gone unnoticed. He has solo recordings produced by … Read More
1 What is the Circle of Fifths 2 Uses for The Circle of Fifths 2.1 Perfect Cadence to End a Progression 2.2 Perfect Key Changes The circle of fifths is a common theoretical term in music. It has many uses … Read More
Friday, April 3 @ 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship: 67 S. Randolph Avenue – Poughkeepsie, NY Purchase Your Tickets Here If the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association had a house band, it would be the Gibson Brothers. Their HVBA concerts have usually been … Read More
Friday, April 3 @ 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship: 67 S. Randolph Avenue – Poughkeepsie, NY Advance Tickets (Below) are Now on Sale Tickets are $5.00 More at The Door (For Sponsor & Reserved Seats: The First 3 Rows Are Now Sold … Read More