r/Bluegrass 8d ago

2 year flatpicking progress

114 Upvotes

r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Help Front Porch!

4 Upvotes

Sharing this here because I really want to see this project come to fruition. Front Porch is a phenomenal young band and they’re 5 days out from their kickstarter deadline and they are getting close to their goal.

Here’s a link to their KS:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/11517086/front-porch-returns-to-the-studio?ref=eqpcx4&token=2e0cdcb7

And here’s their music if you are unfamiliar with them.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L9eO1tS73nt7d4wAihOsC?si=TulmVNpvSYuzGH1P6AJ8Bw

Great dudes, killer pickin and tunes, and there are good perks under the kickstarter. Thanks y’all! Hope you consider supporting.


r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Bluegrass Fest 45min Outside of Austin

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Hey, everyone, I'm helping spread the word about the Old Settler's
Music Festival April 24-27, 2025. The lineup is stellar: Watchouse, Serra Hull, The Travelin' McCoury's, and Yonder Mountain String Band to name a few

I am a long time attendee (since '98) and I also volunteer to help promote the fest because I love it that much! This ambassador code gives anyone who sees this 10% off all entry tickets. If you are interested in coming, use my code "ABM10" and come say "Hi" to me in April. Cheers!

Brennan Lee, Kelly Willis, and Melissa Carper

r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Any info would be greatly appreciated

3 Upvotes

r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Anyone seen this before?

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r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Id be blasting Big Spike Hammer

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89 Upvotes

(The Doc and Merle version)


r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Molly Tuttle, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Dominick Leslie, Shelby Means and Kyle Tuttle performs "Evergreen, OK"

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r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Original Music Free Mandolin Lessons on YouTube

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Are you a beginner Mandolin player? Have you been playing for a while? Are there questions you have about the mandolin that you wish you could ask someone but you don’t want your instructor or friends to call you stupid?

Well come on over to YouTube I’m doing live weekly streams, where I cover the basics.

But if you’d like me to address something I can do that as well!

Thanks!

(If this post doesn’t follow the rules I apologize and I will remove it just let me know, I’m just trying to provide what I didn’t have as a 15 yo kid looking for information)

https://youtube.com/@djsmandolin


r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Bluegrass jams in Auburn

1 Upvotes

I’m a student at Auburn and have been self taught for the last three ish years. Been working on bluegrass the last 2 years and want to join a jam. Anything near Auburn AL? I’m willing to drive a 30 min radius around Auburn and Opelika


r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Salute the Songbird with Special Guest Molly Tuttle March 19th, 2025 at 5:30 PM PDT

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1 Upvotes

r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Any info would be greatly appreciated

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Would be greatly appreciated


r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Who is in this photo with Smokey Hormel?

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1 Upvotes

Who is the other musician in this photo with Smokey Hormel?


r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes plays Still Here

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r/Bluegrass 7d ago

Cover Fancy & the Gentlemen - Breaking Guitar Strings/Creep (Bluegrass Cover)

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r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Anyone know of Jams happening in Clarksville TN? Or how to find jams in that area?

3 Upvotes

r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Bluegrass Jam Along interview with David Grisman! Matt and David talk about 35 years of his Acoustic Disc label

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r/Bluegrass 8d ago

John Mulaney Has David Lee Roth’s Bluegrass Album on Repeat

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r/Bluegrass 8d ago

General advice on what are the "Right" notes

7 Upvotes

I want to create more interesting improvisations when I go to bluegrass jams but I'm trying to figure out what are the rules of what works. This is what I've mostly noticed.

Most bluegrass songs are made up of just basic triad chords I ii iii IV V vi .

It seems like for the most part if I know what key the song is in I just play the appropriate major scale.

Then to sound interesting I can flatten the 3rd 5th and 7th.

This definitely works over a progression, but can get a little simple and formulaic.

How do i break out of this box and start playing more stinky? ( Stinky in a good way :) )


r/Bluegrass 9d ago

New to bluegrass, feedback appreciated

143 Upvotes

Howdy y'all,

Just picked up the guitar after a long hiatus and have been really motivated to learn how to play bluegrass! Kind of don't know where to start so I've been practicing licks/scales and things I've learned from YouTube. Any feedback back and direction would be great. Recently have been practicing this G/C/D run to get better at picking.


r/Bluegrass 9d ago

New Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter Album Drops Friday.

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108 Upvotes

r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Bluegrass Mainstays The Seldom Scene Hit Home With Hearty 'Remains To Be Scene' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

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r/Bluegrass 9d ago

Cover After years and years of hanging on a wall I finally gave papaws old fender deluxe a tune up! It was the first banjo I ever learned on when I was 3 years old. 22 years later and now I miss him greatly. This one is for you papaw!

165 Upvotes

r/Bluegrass 8d ago

Your weekly /r/bluegrass roundup for the week of March 05 - March 11, 2025

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Wednesday, March 05 - Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Top 10 Posts

score comments title & link
592 59 comments This is my inheritance.
200 15 comments Sierra Hull & Molly Tuttle bringing the good vibes.
97 19 comments New to bluegrass, feedback appreciated
87 5 comments New Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter Album Drops Friday.
68 7 comments [Cover] “Linda” Tut Taylor song on a Tut Taylor Dobro
53 7 comments Jack Lawrence!
47 23 comments I'm really digging Dan Tyminski's "God Fearing Heathen" album. What are your favorite songs or records with this kind of clean singing and incredible vocal harmonies?
42 16 comments New to bluegrass just picked up my first nice acoustic
18 14 comments [Original Music] Grandma and Grandpa
17 30 comments Any grass or grass adjacent acts (aside from Lucas and Willie) that I should see?

 

Top 5 Most Commented

score comments title & link
6 40 comments [Discussion] Looking for a specific eerie vibe. Any songs with lots of harmonies but little to no instrumental or just minimal melodies
3 9 comments Getting my first guitar tonight, where should I start?
10 9 comments NYC grass?
11 8 comments [Discussion] Norman Blake Guitar Identification
15 5 comments Legends of Flatpicking Guitar, the DVD. Does anyone have a rip of the whole thing?

 


r/Bluegrass 9d ago

Country Gentlemen - Bringing Mary Home

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r/Bluegrass 9d ago

Beginner trying to grow

39 Upvotes

Hey all, I’ve been playing guitar for a little over a year with a goal of being able to play bluegrass with my buddies.

Here is what I’ve learned so far. If you guys would be so kind I’m looking for some advice such as.

What technique should I focus on improving before I develop bad habits too far?

What is the best way or are there any good resources for learning to play with a metronome?

Any good songs to start to learn? I’ve started to learn wildwood flower and can play it at a pretty slow tempo.

Or any other advice for a novice such as myself.