Some of the greatest traditional bluegrass songs were apparently written by someone named “Public Domain” or “Traditional.” What kind of decent mother or father would name their child that? In this article I’m going to acquaint you with a songwriter … Read More
As a kid, I desperately wanted to be a cowboy. I dreamed of owning a horse, riding the range, and doing what cowboys did. And why wouldn’t I? Every night I slept under a cowboy blanket and my lunch box … Read More
His name was William Shakespeare Hays. Even though you’ve probably never heard of him, he was one of the most prolific composers of bluegrass songs ever. The conundrum is that he was born on July 19, 1837 and died on … Read More
January 25, 2019 7:30pm – 9:30pm $15 at the DoorUnitarian Fellowship 67 S. Randolph Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY New Breaks is a band composed of some of the Hudson Valley’s most experienced acoustic musicians. They perform a varied mix of classic … Read More
Bluegrass hero Lester Flatt had a lot to be proud of. One of his most lasting achievements was the G run that bears his name. You can hear this distinctive guitar run in practically every traditional bluegrass song that can … Read More
Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door REDWOOD HILL is a group of friends who have banded together to pay tribute to Bluegrass music’s legendary Country Gentlemen, a group … Read More
Sun Nov 18th 4:30pm – 6:30pm $15 at the door Unitarian Fellowship 67 S Randolph Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA Presented by the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association Andy Statman is universally recognized as one of the world’s foremost mandolin virtuoso’s. … Read More
Unlike most old-time fiddle tunes that are commonly played for dances, “Bonaparte’s Retreat” is a showpiece made just for listening. It is normally played at a slow march tempo that suggests an army in retreat. One tale about the origin … Read More
Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus Friday, October 26th 7:30pm Unitarian Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY $15 at the Door Dick Bowden’s Flying Circus returns to HVBA Friday Oct. 26 at the Universalist Fellowship Hall. Again under the command of … Read More
I guess you can say I’ve had a love affair with words almost since before I learned to talk. Since moving to North Carolina from California in 1972, I’ve learned that a “minner dipper” is a mandolin, a “scratchbox” is … Read More