It seems that Webb Pierce recorded more than his fair share of songs that just cried out for answer songs. … More
Category: Bluegrass
Answer Songs Part Two
In the 1950’s it was still called Country & Western Music, the big stars were all men, and they all … More
Andy Griffith – Born June 1, 1926
I loved Andy Griffith. That’s Andy Griffith the storyteller, actor and singer, not so much the Andy of Mayberry he … More
New Albums by Two of My Favorites
Tom Russell has a new album called “Old Songs Yet to Sing.” If you guessed from the title that it … More
Pinball Blues
I’ve always been obsessed with Pinball Machines. I know where and when it started. The Luncheonette in Schenevus, NY. From … More
Memorial Day 2018 – Never Forget
The man who accidentally changed the sound of electric string instruments has passed away.
Glenn Snoddy was one of the best and busiest engineers in Country Music history. I’ll get to a list of … More
The 5-String Banjo According to Bobby Thompson
Can’t add much to that…
Ernest V. “Pops” Stoneman – Born May 25, 1893
Often called “A Forgotten Father of American Country Music” due to the efforts of Mike Seeger and the success of … More
Happy Birthday Mac Wiseman
Born on May 23, 1925 Here’s Mac performing at the Horseshoe Club in Toronto. In the 60s this was a … More