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The Bluegrass Jam Breakdown
The bluegrass jam is a fundamental part of traditional bluegrass music. Surviving nearly 100 years, read how history and culture led to this surviving and enduring American tradition. By Theresa Hawes The Monthly Jam The sun is setting on the All Souls Unitarian Church as a handful of people trickle into the church lobby carrying…
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The Karasik Mandolin Project
An Artist’s Journey for a 1923 Lloyd Loar-signed F-5 Mandolin For Emily Wilson, obtaining an elusive and valuable 100 year-old Gibson mandolin isn’t just about an instrument, it’s about connection…and it’s the role of her lifetime. Emily Wilson The Bluegrass Ambassador As Emily Wilson packs her bags for the 2023 RockyGrass Music Academy and Festival…