As you know, Merlefest is currently going strong with an epic lineup. A couple weeks ago, I got to chat with Town Mountain's Robert Greer about the huge role they are playing at the Merlefest music festival this year. Read on to find out more about how they got their cool nickname, "Taco Stand Troubadours," what's so different about their new album and the 2 things that the … [Read more...] about Town Mountain Interview: Robert Greer Talks Merlefest, Tacos & Their Upcoming Album
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Ricky Skaggs Talks Hillary Scott, Chris Stapleton, Tommy Emmanuel & Mel Tillis
15 time GRAMMY winner, Ricky Skaggs, has had a huge influence on so many types of music including country, bluegrass, gospel and even Contemporary Christian, with his 15th GRAMMY win in this category, just since my last interview with him just over a year ago. As a singer, musician and producer [just to name a few of his many talents], Ricky Skaggs is a force to be reckoned … [Read more...] about Ricky Skaggs Talks Hillary Scott, Chris Stapleton, Tommy Emmanuel & Mel Tillis
Ricky Skaggs To Serve As Special Guest On 75th Santa Train #santatrainis75
Last year about this time exactly, we interviewed Ricky Skaggs here on Eat Play Rock. What a nice guy! Speaking of nice guy, this year Ricky Skaggs will serve as a special guest on the 75th Santa Train. This is the 75th Year of CSX's Holiday Event and will take place on November 18th. Get all of the details below. … [Read more...] about Ricky Skaggs To Serve As Special Guest On 75th Santa Train #santatrainis75
Critter From Old Crow Medicine Show Talks Bob Dylan, Busking And Boone, NC
Earlier today, I got to chat with Critter Fuqua from Old Crow Medicine Show. As everyone else in the free world, I am familiar with, and a fan of, "Wagon Wheel" from the Grammy winning group, but I have just started learning about their other music. Um, it rocks, people - especially the songs, "Shit Creek" {my personal fave}, "Brushy Mountain Conjugal Trailer" and "Sweet … [Read more...] about Critter From Old Crow Medicine Show Talks Bob Dylan, Busking And Boone, NC