Little Mo’ McCoury
I’m a year shy of 60 and have been making a living writing for four decades. Hmmmm, do the words “senior citizen” come to mind? Well, let’s just say I’ve matured somewhat with my word usage, and one word I’ve shunned these past couple of decades is “cute.” At my ripe age, it [...]

Doc Watson
MerleFest 2008, will feature artists from a variety of styles and genres to celebrate the music of Doc and Merle Watson for the 21st year. Once again Doc Watson will host the four-day festival, on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC on April 24-27, 2008. Tickets will go on sale [...]

NEW ATHENS, Illinois — Five levels of competition for fiddlers and three for banjo pickers are featured in an Oct. 27 competition at L&B’s East End in New Athens, Ill., in the greater St. Louis area.The contests, which start at noon and are non-profit, are being sponsored by The Bluegrass Shack, a fiddle and instrument [...]