Monthly Archives: May 2012

Six More Strings Silenced

Posted on May 29, 2012 by fretmentor

Guitar Legend Doc Watson Passes Away Not everyone gets to claim the title of being a living national treasure.  Yet, Doc Watson was a true American artist who made significant contributions to the development of bluegrass and folk music.  Sadly, … Continue reading →

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Earl & Doug – Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted on May 21, 2012 by fretmentor

Within a couple of months, we said goodbye to two of the great banjo players in the world.  Earl Scruggs, the father of three finger picking, and Doug Dillard, one of the great melodic banjo players and an artist who … Continue reading →

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Keb Mo – A Night of Blues

Posted on May 10, 2012 by fretmentor

Some recording artists know how to give you your money’s worth.  I think it cliche’ to say that the concert I just attended was the best I have ever seen.  After all, I have seen quite a few and you … Continue reading →

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