Tag Archives: Del McCoury

After 50 Years, the Second Stanley Brother Leaves Us

I have been reading one memorial after another, eulogies, tributes, encomia, to and for Ralph Stanley.  Most of them focus on his voice (click on the links for the full articles):   “You don’t replace a Ralph Stanley,” said Eric … Continue reading

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HA’ppenings: Del Resurrects Woody!

Woody Guthrie reportedly left some 3,000 manuscript songs behind, most if not all lyrics without a hint of melody.  Back in the ’30s and ’40s there were no smart phones, tape recorders, and precious few wire recorders.  Radio stations had … Continue reading

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2015 Joe Val Festival News

From the Boston Bluegrass Union website: 2015 Joe Val Update:    Sheraton hotel rooms sold out within 1-2 minutes.    However, there are rooms available at our overflow hotels only a few minutes away.  Weekend tickets are now on sale. … Continue reading

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