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By Lauren Schwab Eyre Growing up on a farm in Southwest Ohio, little did I know the rich history of bluegrass music that took place in this region. I’ve always been drawn to the genre as the sound and storytelling captures my family’s love of the land, along with the joy we have in living […]
By Lauren Schwab There is a place where moonshine, mountains and music all come together in Tennessee. When you walk to the melodies on the Island in Pigeon Forge or follow the sound of the banjo through The Holler in Gatlinburg, you will likely find yourself rocking in a chair or dancing with strangers to […]
By Lauren Schwab “I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn’t want to copy anybody.” These words and music by the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, inspired Matt Munsey from a young age to do just that. Now a GRAMMY® nominated producer and engineer, Munsey strives to inspire the next generation by heading the […]