Uncle Earl: “She Waits for Night.” Uncle Earl describes itself as “young old-time,” and what I think they mean by that is that it’s a band in the old-time style that does not attempt to recreate earlier sounds precisely, but … Read More
Jerry Oland has been involved in Bluegrass music for longer than most of us in the HVBA. For this reason I decided that an interview with him will serve to give the rest of our members some insight into the … Read More
“One Day,” the new album from long-time New England bluegrass band Northern Lights, isn’t exactly what I’d call “that high lonesome sound,” but it is tight, toneful, and tasteful. To my ears, the 11 tracks revealed diverse influences from newgrass … Read More
Longview: Deep In The Mountains is the 4th Rounder release by the super group LONGVIEW. The first release was founder Ken Irwin’s idea to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Rounder Records. That project was meant to be a one time … Read More
In September of 2007 I asked Bill Keith –that is the legendary Bill Keith, if he would be available to give a presentation of the five-string banjo to my music students at Highland High School in Highland, New York. His presentation … Read More
It was hairy going there for a while – the rumors were flying around the sale of the Rothvoss farm and the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival remaining homeless. An appeal was made, the organizers asked anyone with an idea, a … Read More
Next to the aroma that comes from the kitchen, there’s nothing like music in the house to make you feel at home. Fortunately, the Dwyers have cooked up enough to share with the rest of us. “Is It True?” … Read More
4.4.08 Questions for Eugene Martinez Our Man in Italy The News Editor of the HVBA Website talks about how he found us, why he is still involved with the organization and tidbits of interest. Q How did you find the … Read More
As anyone who frequents the HVBA jams at Pirate Canoe Club in Poughkeepsie knows, HVBA jams are frequented by some of the most talented and interesting people around. So that we can get to know more about our P.C. Luminaries … Read More
