Tag Archives: Bill Monroe

Country Music Hall of Fame

Posted on August 23, 2017 by fretmentor

The Country Music Hall of Fame A Visit Down Memory Lane My wife and I spent the weekend in Nashville for our anniversary. We live an hour and a half south and believe it or not, had never been to … Continue reading →

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What Happened To My Frets?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by fretmentor

Frets Magazine (1979-1989) In 1979, I had just finished my first year at college and returned home for a summer break.  Of course, my banjo, guitar and mandolin came back home with me.  After walking into a nearby music store, … Continue reading →

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Motor City Bluegrass?

Posted on July 2, 2009 by fretmentor

I remember that first festival as though it was yesterday. Of all places, it was held outside of the Motor City.  That is right, just outside of Detroit, Michigan.  The home of Motown and automobile production, was taking a back … Continue reading →

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