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Japanese Band Bluegrass 45 Celebrates 50 Years

Japanese Band Bluegrass 45 Celebrates 50 Years

The Japanese bluegrass band Bluegrass 45 will be making a 50th anniversary appearance at the International Bluegrass Music Association's Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC, next month. Recently, my wife and I sat down with Akira Otsuka, mandolin player with this groundbreaking international band. In the post-World War

Carla Olson: ‘Gene Clark Taught Me So Many Things About Singing’

Carla Olson: ‘Gene Clark Taught Me So Many Things About Singing’

The Endearing Qualities of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

The Endearing Qualities of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

Yesterday's Gone: Fleetwood Mac At 50

Yesterday's Gone: Fleetwood Mac At 50

'No Matter Where I Went, I Meant to Make My Way Back Here”: Conor Oberst Live

'No Matter Where I Went, I Meant to Make My Way Back Here”: Conor Oberst Live

From Nottamun Town to Masters of War

From Nottamun Town to Masters of War

Kenny Loggins: The Circle Never Ends

Kenny Loggins: The Circle Never Ends