Category Archives: Bluegrass

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Banjo Jokes (Part 235)

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Wayne Rice

Recently seen on a Facebook post: And this one, from a popular New York magazine:  

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To Dan McKinnon, a Great Friend and Encourager

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Wayne Rice

Today my old friend Dan McKinnon was laid to rest at Miramar National Cemetery after a very Christ-centered funeral service at Clairemont Emmanual Baptist Church. He died on Thanksgiving Day, having lived a fruitful life of 78 years. You can … Continue reading →

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YS Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Wayne Rice

After being assured that receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award doesn’t necessarily mean your lifetime is over, I was pleased to accept a LAW from Youth Specialties at their recent San Diego National Youth Workers Convention. From what I hear, this … Continue reading →

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Taking Time for Passion

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Wayne Rice

Last week I made my annual pilgrimage to Nashville for the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) “World of Bluegrass” trade show, awards show and FanFest. I had a wonderful time there meeting up with old friends, listening to music, shopping … Continue reading →

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Honoring Earl Scruggs

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Wayne Rice

I’ve been playing the banjo now for … let’s see, that would be 46 years … the same number of years I’ve been married. Yep, I bought my first banjo on my honeymoon. It was a Harmony banjo, made of … Continue reading →

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My $35 Guitar Pick

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Wayne Rice

I have a confession to make. Last week I bought a $35 guitar pick. Yes, that’s right … a guitar pick. I don’t think I have ever paid more than 35 cents for a guitar pick in the past. In … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Bill Monroe!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Wayne Rice

If you want a good excuse for a party this Tuesday, it’s Bill Monroe’s 100th Birthday. “The Father of Bluegrass” was born on September 13th, 1911. He passed away on September 9, 1996. In case you aren’t familiar with Bill … Continue reading →

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Another Amazing Family Band on my Radio Show

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Wayne Rice

Each month I try to feature a live bluegrass band on my radio program–usually whoever is appearing at the local San Diego Bluegrass Society’s 4th Tuesday event at the Boll Weevil Restaurant. I heard that a group from Orange County … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day with Huck Finn

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Wayne Rice

Just returned from another Huck Finn’s Jubilee in Victorville which is how I have spent Father’s Day weekend for the past 20 years or so. I have been involved with this event either as a performer with my band Lighthouse … Continue reading →

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The Future of Bluegrass

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Wayne Rice

In my recurring posts of youth in bluegrass music, I present the The Mizzone brothers, Johnny, Robbie and Tommy from New Jersey. They range in age from 9 to 13 and call themselves the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys (from a … Continue reading →

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