Everett Lilly, Bluegrass Musician, Dies at 87
Everett Lilly, Bluegrass Musician, Dies at 87New York TimesEverett Lilly, who was largely credited, along with his brother Burt and their band mates Don Stover and Tex Logan, with introducing bluegrass music to New England, died on Tuesday at his home in Clear Creek, W.Va. He was 87.and more »
It's a Beautiful Bluegrass Zelda Jamboree
It's a Beautiful Bluegrass Zelda JamboreeKotakuHere's Michigander bluegrass duo Frontier Ruckus with a beautiful Zelda medley performed on banjo, melodica, and the common household saw. The two musicians are named David Jones and Zachary Nichols, and while it starts out lovely enough, ...and more »
Mixing bluegrass music and politics
Mixing bluegrass music and politicsCapitol Hill BlueA mandatory stop for all candidates seeking office is the Friday Night Jamboree, a weekly bluegrass music gathering in the small, one-stoplight town of Floyd. Mark Warner visited the Jamboree frequently and also held town meetings at the Floyd Country ...
Mayhaw emerges from US swamps as cultivated fruit delicacy
Mayhaw emerges from US swamps as cultivated fruit delicacyReutersEl Dorado, a town 100 miles (161 km) south of Little Rock on the Louisiana state line, rolled out the red carpet for the mayhaw at the 20th Annual Mayhaw Festival and Bluegrass Jamboree this weekend. Jay Helm, the festival's chairman, said the event ...and more »
Bluegrass legend Everett Lilly remembered
Bluegrass legend Everett Lilly rememberedWest Virginia Public BroadcastingEverett and his older brother Bea started their duet in the 1930's on WJLS radio in Beckley and the Wheeling Jamboree. Everett sang and played the mandolin and fiddle while Bea played guitar. The Lillys and Don Stover were neighbors as boys growing up ...and more »