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Monday | The Bluegrass Blog

Grassers in Bach and Friends

What happens when a bluegrass banjo player makes a documentary film about a legendary 18th century composer? The result with Michael Lawrence is Bach and Friends , due for DVD release early in 2010.

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Related Topix: Classical, Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Edgar Meyer, Bluegrass, Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Boston Globe

James Reed learns to play banjo from a master - all online

James Reed is learning banjo from visiting Tony Trischka's virtual school. I've admired Tony Trischka in the best possible way - from afar.

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Related Topix: Tony Trischka, Bluegrass, Music, Entertainment

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Electronic Musician

Sonic Journey

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Related Topix: Bluegrass

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

This Administration has its own new deal

It's not easy to impress Luke Bulla. As a bluegrass fiddler, he's performed with Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Sam Bush and Earl Scruggs.

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Related Topix: Ricky Skaggs, Country, Bluegrass, Tony Rice, Sam Bush, Earl Scruggs, Paul Jones, Music, Entertainment

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Pocono Record

Trucks on the road again to Sherman

If there was a "Derek Trucks Energy Drink" that could help aspiring guitarists to attain his level of success, it would be an instant best-seller. For Trucks, the thrill of being "on the cover of the Rolling Stone" is just one feather in a cap heavy with accomplishments and accolades.

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Related Topix: The Allman Brothers Band, Pop/Rock, Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Blues, Bluegrass, Jerry Douglas

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Bluegrass Blog

A pair of reissues from 1978

Rounder Records has brought back a couple of classic recordings from 1978, capturing a moment when what we might call progressive bluegrass music was still in the process of defining itself.

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Related Topix: Media, Music, Bluegrass

Thu Oct 22, 2009

North Jersey Media Group

Sweet home Appalachia

WHERE: The Pavilion at the Lycian Centre, Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, N.Y; 845-258-5299. HOW MUCH: $25, high school students $15. Seldom was a stereotype more off base than the "Deliverance" image of the slack-jawed, gap-toothed banjo player.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Bluegrass, New York Metro

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Steve Martin serenades Chastain

Billed as Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers , comedian Steve Martin entertained a large Chastain Park crowd Friday night, October 9. The opener was singer and banjo player Abigail Washburn,A wife ofA Bela Fleck.

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Related Topix: Vocal, Steve Martin, Bluegrass, Vince Gill, Country

Fri Oct 09, 2009

The Courier-Journal

Bela Fleck brings world music to Brown Theatre

There was a time when Bela Fleck simply played bluegrass music on a banjo, just like any number of young men captivated by the instrument's cannon-like sonics and the music's inherent agility.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Classical, Edgar Meyer, Symphony, Arts, Louisville, KY

Wed Oct 07, 2009

ETruth.com - Life

Goshen College series features Grammy winners

GOSHEN a ' Renowned banjo player Bela Fleck, tabla player Zakir Hussain and virtuoso bassist Edgar Meyer will ride a wave of critical acclaim into Goshen Oct.

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Related Topix: Goshen College, Bluegrass, Classical, Edgar Meyer

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Archive - Record

B la Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer to perform Oct. 16 at Goshen College

Concert: Goshen College Performing Arts Series Bla Fleck / Zakir Hussain / Edgar Meyer Date: Friday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Goshen College, Classical, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Bluegrass, Elkhart Metro, Goshen, IN

Sun Oct 04, 2009

The Gazette

Jukebox: Fleck-Mayer-Houssain combo visits The Egg

Banjoist Bela Fleck, bassist Edgar Meyer and tabla player Zakir Hussain may play the most intriguing and international music of the seven shows at The Egg in the hyperactive next seven days a ' songs that blend bluegrass, classical and Indian traditions.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Classical, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain

Fri Oct 02, 2009

Uncrate

The Crow by Steve Martin

Despite his frequent appearances in unwatchable films over the past few years, Steve Martin is still one wild, crazy, and talented guy.

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Related Topix: Earl Scruggs, Bluegrass, Music, Entertainment

Wed Sep 30, 2009

Globe and Mail

Three brilliant musicians, one stunning concert

Li Robbins Last updated on Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 06:39PM EDT B At Koerner Hall in Toronto on Tuesday It was three for three at the Royal Conservatory of Music's Koerner Hall Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Classical, Edgar Meyer

Sun Sep 27, 2009

Oregonlive.com

Oregon Symphony provides a lab for brilliant musical experiments

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer played with the Oregon Symphony Saturday night.

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Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Bluegrass, Classical, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer

Fri Sep 25, 2009

PeoriaTimes-Observer

Assembly of Dust gets help from top-notch talent

Assembly of Dust's new album "Some Assembly Required" might be better described as Assembly of Dust & Friends; each of its 13 songs draws from a pool of top-notch guest talent, from jazz guitar wizard John Scofield and Woodstock icon Richie Havens to Vermont rocker Grace Potter and banjo master Bela Fleck.

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Related Topix: Folk, Richie Havens, Bluegrass, Entertainment

Thu Sep 24, 2009

SeacoastOnline

Spotlight: Assembly of Dust pals around on latest album

When Assembly of Dust posted a release about their then forthcoming album, "Some Assembly Required," on the message board of their webpage back in early April, they created a wave of anticipation that would last three months until the album's official release on July 21.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass

Wed Sep 23, 2009

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Symphony crowd won't let hot trio go

Symphony-goers expect tradition. The classic, romantic pieces of the early 20th century are regularly performed to the delight of symphony patrons everywhere, while the music that was composed after this period remains largely a mystery.

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Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Mussorgsky, Classical, Ravel, Bluegrass, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer

Mon Sep 21, 2009

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Bassist explores music's depths

Edgar Meyer's traveling companion generally takes up two coach seats or one business-class seat.

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Related Topix: Bluegrass, Classical, Zakir Hussain, Symphony, Arts, Honolulu Metro, Honolulu, HI, Italy, World News,

Sat Sep 19, 2009

KGMB9 Honolulu

Music post: Weirdly cool concerto at Blaisdell this weekend

You can come Saturday at 7 p.m. or Sunday at 3 p.m., but come to Blaisdell Concert Hall this weekend to hear Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain perform a triple concerto for banjo, bass and tabla with Andreas Delfs and the Honolulu Symphony.

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Related Topix: Short, Music!, Classical, Edgar Meyer, Bluegrass, Zakir Hussain, Symphony, Arts, Ravi Shankar

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