She Started Something
“You always start something hoping it will last,” says Jennifer Pickering, “but you don’t really know if it will.” Pickering organized the first Lake…
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To Know Nina
Nadine Cohodas had just completed a book on jazz singer Dinah Washington when another compelling story took hold. It wasn’t just the late Nina…
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Feats of Clay
By the time this article hits the stands, Clay Ross will be safely back in his apartment in Brooklyn’s Park Slope district, having just…
Read MoreMeet Hendersonville’s swingin’-est bandleader
Jerry Zink is a real swinger. As the director of the Hendersonville Swing Band, Zink and his 17-piece band regularly jam to the music…
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Pulling Strings
With David Grisman, it’s never been about making any kind of socio-musical statement, but more just satisfying his own demanding and far-reaching musical leanings….
Read MorePulling Strings
With David Grisman, it’s never been about making any kind of socio-musical statement, but more just satisfying his own demanding and far-reaching musical leanings….
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Passion Play
While growing up between the small South Carolina towns of North Augusta and Edgeville, the young lady always dreamed of traveling, experiencing other cultures…
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A Family Affair
“If you see us, you’re going to get affected,” claims banjoist Andy Pond. Andy and George Pond have done their affecting in musical configurations…
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Bad Man Blues
As a boy, Wayne Erbsen daydreamed about being a cowboy, riding the range, fighting Indians and jailing outlaws. Growing up in West L.A., he…
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Name Has Game – Quick Six Is Now The Stereofidelics
Chris Padgett and Melissa McGinley knew they wanted to play music together after graduating from Indiana University in 2005. They just didn’t know where…
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