‘A Good Roots Man’
J.J. Hipps working to stay true to the blues Note: This article is the fifth in a series about the 21st Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase, coming up on Sat., […]
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‘Keeping it Positive’ Through Music
A quarter century of learning from Kay and Patrick Crouch Note: This article is the fourth in a series about the 21st Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase, coming up on […]
American Roots Music the Focus of ‘From the Hollows to the Honky-Tonks’
Influences, interests and ages of musicians vary; dedication to the craft does not Note: This article is the third in a series about the 21st Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase, […]
In Tune With … Strictly Clean and Decent
Caldwell’s musical ambassadors travel the world in search of songs and singers while staying strongly rooted in Caldwell County Note: This submission is the second article in a series about […]
‘From the Hollows to the Honky-Tonks’
The 21st Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase to offer a wide range of musical styles Note: This is an article in our new series, “In Tune With.” Through this series, […]
Music along the Hillbilly Highway is ‘Handmade & Heartfelt’
Kay and Patrick Crouch have taught and inspired thousands of students and others in the region; they are also premier promoters of the music of Caldwell County and Southern Appalachia […]
Still Something in the Water
20th Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase a tribute to its roots By Michael M. Barrick LENOIR, N.C. – More than 20 years ago, at a Christmas party at the home of […]
Caldwell JAM Students, Country Duo Round out Showcase
Annual event offers rich diversity of talent for music lovers By Michael M. Barrick Note: This is another installment in a series about the 19th Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase […]
Ridgeline Brings ‘High Lonesome Sound’ to Showcase
Influenced by bluegrass greats, Ridgeline plays a hard-driving style By Michael M. Barrick Note: This is another installment in a series about the 19th Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase – […]
Just Don’t Throw Tomatoes
Max Waters personifies talent, humility and humor that makes the Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase a success By Michael M. Barrick Note: This is another installment in a series about the […]
