Academy of Bluegrass "bug" status (updated January 28, 2013)

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 3:24pm
Written by Adam

This is an update -- January 28, 2013.  The ArtistWorks technology team continues to work on problems you've reported.  Since many report the same problem, here's a list already on track to be fixed over the next few weeks.  Also, following the list of "known" problems is the list of issues that are already resolved.  Click "more" to see the lists.  Thanks! -  David Butler, ArtistWorks CEO

Fiddle Workshop at IBMA 2012: Part 3

Thu, 12/13/2012 - 5:20pm
Written by Adam

Welcome back fiddlers, we made it through to the other side! Just wanted to let you know that all the old "Special Guest" and "Performances and More" are back up, just click on the "+Music" tab up top. We also have Part 3 of the IBMA Fiddle Workshop up, check it out by clicking on the image below! 

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New Banjo Interviews

Fri, 12/07/2012 - 4:51pm
Written by Adam

Welcome back everyone, we made it! Got some more banjo interviews up: the third installment of both Kristin Scott Benson and Mark Johnson's interviews with Tony. Click on the images below to jump right in on the new stuff! Remember, you can still access all the old interviews and performances by clicking on  in the top tab.

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Tony Trischka Awarded 2012 USA Fellowship

Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:54am
Written by Adam

usa fellow tony trischkaTony Trischka has been awarded a 2012 USA Fellowship. The awards are given each year to American artists who not only have exceptional skill, but who also are highly influential in their field. The award comes with a $50,000 grant, which Tony says he would love to invest into a Civil War project. Read more on Bluegrass Today

Tony Trischka has been awarded a 2012 USA Fellowship. The awards are given each year to American artists who not only have exceptional skill, but who also are highly influential in their field. The award comes with a $50,000 grant, which Tony says he would love to invest into a Civil War project. Read more on Bluegrass Today

New Banjo Lessons: Improvisation

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 5:25pm
Written by Adam

We just added Tony's 3 part banjo lesson on Improvisation, find it in Intermediate Banjo or just click below to jump to part 1! 

More Kristin Scott Benson

Wed, 11/28/2012 - 6:53pm
Written by Adam

We just uploaded a new performance video of Tony playing with Krisin Scott Benson.  We've also added Part 2 of the interview (click here for Part 2). Click below to watch them playing "Fireball Mail" and stay tuned for more coming soon!

 

Fiddle Workshop at IBMA 2012: Part 2

Wed, 11/21/2012 - 5:59pm
Written by Adam

Part 2 of the Fiddle Workshop at IBMA 2012 is now available, with Darol Anger hosting Michael Cleveland, Aubrey Haynie and Courtney Hartman.  Find it in Special Guests, or just click the image below! 

Fiddle Workshop at IBMA 2012: Part 1

Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:47pm
Written by Adam

The first installment of the Fiddle Workshop at IBMA 2012 wth Darol Anger hosting Michael Cleveland, Aubrey Haynie and Courtney Hartman.  Find it in Special Guests!

 

Tony with Kristin Scott Benson of The Grascals

Fri, 11/09/2012 - 4:33pm
Written by Adam

We got a new interview posted in Special Guests: Tony talks banjo and bluegrass with Kristin Scott Benson of the Grascals. Part 1 available in Special Guests, or just click on the image below. More parts coming soon!

 

Message from Tony

Tue, 10/30/2012 - 5:45pm
Written by Adam

"Hey Folks.  We've lost power at my home (I'm at a friends house borrowing his computer).  Unfortunately my presence is going to be a little sketchy with over the next two or three days, so I ask you to hold any new Video Exchange submissions until Nov 4.  Those of you struggling with water damage or power outages, good luck and I hope things turn out well for you." - Tony