Since its origin in the Appalachian region in the 1940's, bluegrass music, pioneered Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys in Kentucky, became one of the most important American musical genres. Radio, jams at peoples homes and in community...
With Halloween just put to rest in its grizzly tomb until next year, you're bound to hear all manner of classic American Christmas songs playing on local radio stations across the U.S. as 2024 comes to a swift close....
Do you know when I got my first guitar? It was a gift given to me by my parents when I turned 12, and given how learning the guitar (and multiple other instruments) has impacted my life, I'm a...
Ever heard of the Folk Alliance? If you are a folk music buff, dig a little bluegrass, can flatfoot dance as if your life depended on it, or rip up an Irish tune on your fiddle like there's no...
Y'all ready for some toe-tappin', heart-stirrin' Americana music? Gather up your favorite festival-going necessities because the Southeastern United States is heading into fall ready to celebrate with a host of outdoor music festivals that you'd be unlucky to miss....
The author of this article, Abby Parks, has been a guitar instructor since 1996, and has utilized the guitar in both solo performances and with multiple bands and music ensembles. She holds a B.A. Degree in Music Performance with...
Before you know it, the summer of 2024 will be a passing memory. Why not make it more memorable by attending one of the remaining Americana music festivals set to occur on the East Coast of the United States...
There's just something about the Southwestern United States when it comes to the land, the culture, and the art. If you are an admirer of all things Southwestern, you may be inspired to seek out instrument accessories that showcase...
Nashville, Tennessee wasn't deemed “Music City” on a whim. While its main legacy is grounded in country music, Nashville has long been a sought-after hub for aspiring and professional songwriters. The stellar quality of tunes that travel through its...
The author of this article, Abby Parks, has been a banjo instructor since 2006, and has utilized the banjo in performances both solo and with the old time band On the Fence. She holds a B.A. Degree in Music...
