Program and biographical notes by Charlie Faurot on container. "Old time banjo and fiddle tunes"; featuring Wade Ward, Fred Cockerham, George Stoneman and Kyle Creed, with instrumental ensemble.

I visited the birthplace of country music – and it’s not where you would have guessed - Linking a constellation of storied ...

For some reason, the banjo is an instrument that lends itself to jokes. For example, one joke asks, “What’s worse than a banjo?” The answer, “Two banjos.” If that’s the case, the audience can ...

This silent footage offers a vivid glimpse into the diverse entertainment culture of 1960s San Francisco. It features a wide array of performances, from cabaret-style dances, flamenco shows, and ...

Recall the sound that set the salty, downhome tone for Beyoncé's history-making single "Texas Hold 'Em." The first notes you hear on the first track by a Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Operas by Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini and chamber music by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms aren’t the only old-timey ...

LOWELL — Boarding House Park will be the site of many jam sessions throughout the day Saturday as the Lowell Summer Music Series’ Banjo & Fiddle Contest returns for the 44th year. The free event ...

LOWELL — Dozens gathered in and around the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Saturday for the Lowell Summer Music Series’ 44th annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest. The contest brought musicians from all over the ...