I’ve said it before, allow me to repeat myself: Nothin’ Fancy is somethin’ special.

Affirmation of that fact shouts from the Virginia-based group’s new CD, Lord Bless This House, being released on Pinecastle Records’ label and bearing the label’s 20th anniversary logo.

If you can’t agree with my “somethin’ special” description of the five-piece group, certainly you will concede my contention that Nothin’ Fancy is unique. Mike Andes, the band’s mandolin player, chief songsmith and lead vocalist, has a wonderful, crisp vocal style that just doesn’t fit the typical bluegrass singer’s mold.

Nashville, Tenn. — The International Bluegrass Music Association is hopping on the holiday shopping bandwagon with its own gift ideas for bluegrass fans.

IBMA is suggesting that tickets for next year’s World of Bluegrass in Nashville, Tenn., would make a dandy stocking stuffer.

The Deering Banjo Company has combined the efforts of many of the most outstanding musical accessory manufacturers in the world to produce a 63-page color Accessory and Gift catalog filled with top quality banjo accessories for banjo players, family and friends.

Customers have long come to Deering asking for quality accessories and teaching material for the banjo. With Deering’s focus on good customer service in mind and in a spirit of successful marketing for all participants, Janet and Greg Deering gathered their contacts from over 33 years…