Bluegrass Song “Keep Your Dirty Lights On” Sings Against Dirty Coal
MAY 7, 2014 - Bluegrass is not really known for its activism, but there are a few songs here and there, and many sing about the plight of the poor,…
Louise Mosrie – “Battle of Blair Mountain”
August 19, 2013 - After posting about the oft forgotten battles (literally!) for worker's rights at the turn of the century in this country, a JTMP supporter passed on this…
Bruce Springsteen Gets Out The Vote in Virginia, and Bluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley Asks Eric Cantor: “O Cantor Where Art Thou?”
OCT 23, 2012 - Bruce Springsteen, and the bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, were in Virginia today, helping to Get Out The Vote. Ralph Stanley is a bluegrass legend, having a career…
Legend and Master Banjo Player Earl Scruggs Passes at Age 88
MAR 29, 2012 - Legend and master banjo player Earl Scruggs, who was the father of the three-finger banjo picking style, passed away on March 28, 2012 at the age…