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Tick Tock (Kesha) cover by young AJ Lee, Molly Tuttle, Nate Schwartz, Max Schwartz and Marty Varner.

Completely forgot about this video for years until I saw someone post an AJ video here this morning, figured some of you have never seen it before. I remember thinking “These kids are going places” way back then.

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u/DeathByPolka — 1 day ago
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Mountain Grass Unit - 17 Aug 2026 (Cleveland, OH)

I saw MGU on the first night of their Appalachian Smoke Tour, kicking off at Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, OH.

They were already good the first time I saw them last year and have somehow managed to get even better. The whole band was on fire! They played anything from originals to standards to spacey jams.

Here are the tour dates: SHOWS

If they're coming close to you, do yourself a favor and GO. I'm convinced that these dudes are some of the best around right now and wouldn't be surprised if they blow up within the next few years.

u/WhereasClassic3151 — 2 days ago
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Angel's voice

Was in the men's (crowded) bathroom after a Alison Krause concert at Wolf Trap. Someone says out loud "I wonder if that's the voice you hear if you get to heaven." At least a dozen guys all said "yep" in unison and then busted out laughing.

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u/Careless-Signal — 4 days ago
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Just got back from my first Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. Mountain Grass Unit melted my face.

The festival itself was wonderful. The grounds were beautiful, nestled in the green mountains just outside Manchester, Vermont, and there was a lively jam scene in the campgrounds. The lineup was a nice balance between traditional artists like Tim O'Brien and Darol Anger and more progressive acts like Watchhouse and Railroad Earth. But the real highlight in my eyes was Mountain Grass Unit. Their first set on Thursday was an hour of balls-to-the-wall hard-driving traditional bluegrass that had the whole tent hooting, hollering and stamping their feet. The whole band was absolutely locked in and going 100 miles an hour, yet their stage presence was casual and they were clearly having a great time. Their set the next night closing out the main stage showcased their jammier improvisational side, including covers of songs by the Dead, Allman Brothers and even Bob Marley. It was amazing seeing a bunch of young guys so easily make the transition between the neo-traditional and jam-grass scenes. It reminded me very much of a younger Billy Strings back when he was tearing up the festival circuit.

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u/geekmuseNU — 4 days ago
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The Appalachian Legacy of a Custom George Orthey "Carter Gold" Autoharp (Serial #784)

The Appalachian Legacy of a Custom George Orthey "Carter Gold" Autoharp (Serial #784)
For anyone who appreciates deep-rooted Appalachian musical heritage, few instruments tell a story quite like this. This custom George Orthey "Carter Gold" Dulci-Harp autoharp (Serial #784) is a true museum-grade piece of mountain music history.
What makes this particular instrument stand out is its unmatched rarity, extraordinary craftsmanship, and direct connection to the legends who shaped traditional Appalachian and country music:
Extreme Rarity (One of Only Three): This instrument is extraordinarily rare. Master luthier George Orthey built only three of these specific mulberry instruments in this configuration, with sister instruments residing in prominent spaces like the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Because Orthey has passed away, an instrument of this finite lineage can never be made again.
Master Luthier Craftsmanship & Original Value: Built using historic mulberry wood personally harvested from the Carter Family orchard in Maces Springs, Virginia, by Joe Carter, Orthey originally valued and priced these unique creations in the $25,000 to $35,000 range due to the extreme scarcity of the materials and the heavy historical significance.
Patsy Stoneman’s Autograph: The instrument bears an autograph from the legendary Patsy Stoneman of the pioneering Stoneman Family. Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Stonemans were foundational figures who helped bring traditional Appalachian sounds to the national stage.
The Joe Carter Daugherty Connection: It also features a historical family signature of Joe Carter Daugherty, binding the instrument directly into the roots of country music royalty.
Instruments like this aren't just tools for playing music—they are irreplaceable physical artifacts of Appalachian culture, craftsmanship, and legacy

u/Volcanic42 — 4 days ago
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AKUS "New Favorite" came out 25 years ago on Aug. 14

I just learned that today was the 25th anniv. of Alison's "New Favorite" record. So I went down to the basement to get the record from the stacks 🎶 and to get some accompaniments 😋. My s.o. is at the other end of the house watching TV so I've taken the liberty of turning Alison up to a proper celebratory volume. :-) 🤘🔥🎶 This is bluegrass but it rocks. Bluegrass metal. Cranked on the Klipsch Cornwalls and it's f#n' great!

u/patrickhenrypdx — 6 days ago