THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MAN by Jeanie Stanley There’s an old saying that ‘Behind every good man there’s a good woman.’ I never really thought too much about that until just recently on this past Mother’s Day. This is a day that I don’t normally look forward to because my beautiful mother, Mary Magdalene Kiser Stanley, passed away on November … Read More
The Gift of Carter Stanley: A Musical Journey Through the Life and Legacy of a Bluegrass Pioneer
THE GIFT OF CARTER BY JEANIE STANLEY Folks, August 27, 2023, will mark what would have been the 98th birthday of my father, Carter Stanley. For many people, their birthdays are a cause for celebration. I can only hope that my Daddy found some small comfort at those times. I know he had to be lonely for his mother and wife … Read More
Clarence White and the Trailblazing Roots of Bluegrass Guitar in Southern California
CLARENCE WHITE AND THE ROOTS OF BLUEGRASS GUITAR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA © 2018 By Wayne Erbsen In the early sixties, I lived within earshot of the Ash Grove, a legendary folk club on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. As I recall, Monday night was called “hoot night,” and the house band was “The Country Boys.” When I first heard the … Read More
Guitar links on the web
Guitar links on the web, here you will find website links for Guitar DVDs, CDs, books, lessons, parts, accessories & more! GUITAR LINKS Acoustic Guitar Magazine – the magazine for all acoustic guitar players Acoustic Guitarists’ Annotated Guide to the Internet all things relating to acoustic guitar. Includes both reference information and links to other sites. Acoustic Guitar WebTools Mark Klan’s website features … Read More
Unraveling the Mystery: The True Story Behind ‘Fox On The Run’
Fox On The Run © 2017 By Wayne Erbsen In the early 1970s “Fox on the Run” was among the most requested bluegrass songs. Along with “Rocky Top,” a bluegrass band could scarcely play a show without fans yelling for “Rocky Top” or “Fox on the Run.” The song was written in 1968 by an Englishman named Tony Hazzard and first recorded … Read More
Resonance Amidst Ruin: The True Story of a World War II Guitar with a Broken Neck
The Guitar with A Broken Neck True Story From World War II By Norm Walters THE GUITAR WITH A BROKEN NECK The guitar and I went overseas to war and It got seriously wounded, but, thank the Lord, I never did. During the depression, I traded my single-shot .22 caliber rifle for this special guitar, It was an “even up” trade. And … Read More
Mandolin links on the web
Mandolin links on the web, here you will find website links for Mandolin CD’s, books, lessons, parts, accessories & more! MANDOLIN LINKS Atlanta Mandolins – Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra and Atlanta Mandolin Society, Inc. Bluegrass Jam Along – A podcast of fiddle tune backing tracks for bluegrass pickers Breezy Ridge Instruments, Ltd. – home of John Pearse ® Strings, instruments, and accessories Campbell’s Music … Read More
BASS LINKS ON THE WEB
Bass links on the web, here you will find website links for Banjo DVDs, CDs, books, lessons, parts, accessories & more! BASS LINKS ON THE WEB The Murphy Method – Bass Bluegrass Jam Along A podcast of fiddle tune backing tracks for bluegrass pickers Bass Player – “the world’s number one bass magazine” Bob’s House of Basses – double basses and accessories Elderly … Read More
Fiddle links on the web
Fiddle links on the web, here you will find website links for DVDs, CDs, books, lessons, parts, accessories & more! AB Music Studios – Music Lessons, merchandise, and repairs19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Phone: (714) 962-8911 Bella Musica Violin Store – violins, violas, cellos, accessories, lessons, and repairsOld World Village 7561 Center Ave # 21, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) … Read More
“Bluegrass Bliss: The Essential Role of Grinners in the Heart of Bluegrass Music”
Grinners are Important! By Julie Marquez. When signing up new members in the Southwest Bluegrass Association booth, I always ask them what instrument they play. If they’re a musician, they happily tell me. But a lot of times, when I ask that question, I watch this new member slowly shrink, their shoulders slump, their heads go down, and in the … Read More