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Bluegrass Music

Bluegrass Music Stories

Rolling out of the hills of Appalachia, bluegrass music can be heard on porches, festivals and concerts. But the music is always best when shared with others.

Crafting Guitar Magic   by Susan Stets
C. F. Martin & Co. is the world’s oldest guitar company and the largest acoustic guitar maker in the United States.
first appeared: 1/9/2005
Old-Time Fiddlin'   by Jo Deurbrouck
Once, a town’s fiddler was more important than its cable provider is today. When he put his bow to the strings, neighbors set aside differences and passed the cider jug, and young people fell in love dancing in time with his tapping boot.
first appeared: 5/30/2004
The Birthplace of Bluegrass   by Stuart Englert
When Drew Luttrell, 8, takes the stage at the Rosine Barn Jamboree to sing Blue Moon of Kentucky, he’s living proof that bluegrass music is alive and well in the hometown of the man who created the musical style in the 1930s.
first appeared: 5/16/2004
Preserving Old-Time Music   by Marti Attoun
When Bob Everhart plays Down in the Valley, he hears the voices of pioneers. And those voices have inspired a museum, two halls of fame, and a festival to honor America’s traditional country music.
first appeared: 3/21/2004
Galax, Virginia   by Michael Nolan
Galax, Va. is rich in natural beauty and pioneering history, but you can’t linger long without noticing the mountain music.
first appeared: 7/30/2000

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