Remington Ryde: The Ryde
I really like the Remington Ryde, in the same way I really like local historical museums, small-town fireworks on the 4th of July, and mom-and-pop stores that aren’t big-box chains. I like the Remington Ryde the way I like minor-league … Read More
Steep Canyon Rangers CD: Deep In The Shade
From college students to one of the top bluegrass bands touring today, the Steep Canyon Rangers met at the University of North Carolina and have stuck together, turning pro in 2001. For these fine musicians and songwriters to have met, … Read More
Ernie Thacker: The Hangman
by Doug Trotter This is an enjoyable listen. Nothing that I would consider really hard driving bluegrass music, but the songs have bluegrass instrumentation and songs that are reminiscent of Marty Robbins gunslinging ballads. The song that really sticks out … Read More
Songwriting Part 3
Songwriting Software: MasterWriter version 2.0.0.16(R10) and other resources Songwriting Part 2 was my interview with Claire Lynch on the writing of her song “The Woods Of Sipsey.” All the resources in this article have not been fully tested and therefore … Read More
A Day of Bluegrass Videos
On Saturday, October 3, 2009, the HVBA hosted a Day of Bluegrass at Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie to celebrate the book signing of Gene Lowinger’s new book, “I Hear a Voice Calling: A Bluegrass Memoir.” Four Member Bands, CB … Read More
A Day of Bluegrass with Gene Lowinger – 10.3.2009
Fred Robbins, Videographer This event was held at Barnes & Noble to celebrate Gene Lowinger’s book about Bill Monroe. This video shows Gene Lowinger & Charlene Paden-fiddle, Andy Bing & David Angell-mandolin, Jerry Oland-banjo, Peter Paden-guitar, Lynn Lipton-bass