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Roland White: A Record Of His Own

Published: June 14 2010ByBob Moses
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Celebrating the re-issue of one of Roland White's albums, guest blogger Bob Moses takes a retrospective look at his career. From the Kentucky Colonels to the present day, he's played major parts in the popular bluegrass, folk and country-rock movements.

Shall We Gather in Brooklyn?

Published: May 21 2010ByBob Moses
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You would think the asphalt jungle would be mighty hard ground for bluegrass to blossom. But Bob Moses knows where to find the folk/bluegrass/old time scene in Brooklyn.

The Blues Road: Robert Palmer and Scissormen

Published: April 5 2010ByBob Moses
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Bob Moses traces out some Delta Blues history via Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, R.L. Burnside and Robert Palmer. Finally, he speaks of Ted Drozdowski and Scissormen, a current-day manifestation of this historical trend.

Real Crazy

Published: March 26 2010ByBob Moses
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The movie 'Crazy Heart' got some much deserved love at the Academy Awards this year. Part of what it made it work so well were the similarities between the characters and actual country legends. Check out some of the acts that inspired Bad Blake.