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Humanities Council seeks to unite Utahns
For the open-minded, Utah has more diversity than some choose to acknowledge. I see it in pockets throughout the state, as I see it on the board...
Deseret News (Salt Lake City), 01/25/08 by Jon Weisberg · More from publication -
Utah Humanities Council offers variety of worthwhile programs
This week, as people throughout the state participate in the 10th edition of the Utah Humanities Book Festival, they will be enjoying the most...
Deseret News (Salt Lake City), 10/21/07 by Jon Weisberg · More from publication -
King Wilkie
Young bluegrass traditionalists make their mark Judging by the reaction of many self-styled bluegrass traditionalists, King Wilkie might be...
Acoustic Guitar, 02/01/05 by Weisberger, Jon · More from publication -
Country Gentlemen
Founded in 1957, the Country Gentlemen were the first bluegrass act to bridge the gap between the music's country origins and an urban audience....
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication -
Earl Scruggs
An enormously influential musician, North Carolina native Earl Scruggs essentially rescued the five-string banjo from its fate as a country...
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication -
The Foggy Mountain Boys
Created in 1948 by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, the Foggy Mountain Boys were one of bluegrass music's most popular acts, introducing millions of...
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication -
The Osborne Brothers
Kentucky natives Bob (1931--) and Sonny (1937--) Osborne made their mark on bluegrass and country music by combining innovative, jazzy instrumental...
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication -
Ricky Skaggs
A seasoned musical veteran by the time he turned 18, Ricky Skaggs parlayed early bluegrass music prominence and an apprenticeship with Emmylou...
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication -
Don Reno
An early pioneer of bluegrass banjo playing, Don Reno had an instantly identifiable approach to the instrument that was widely admired but seldom...
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication -
Lester Flatt
Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Lester Flatt's friendly, down-home vocal style, solid rhythm guitar, and songwriting were instrumental in both creating...
St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, 01/29/02 by Jon Weisberger · More from publication
