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Now up on YouTube, from the album “Bluegrass Singer”: “Convict On The Run”! Uusi video ylhäällä YouTubessa nyt! Albumilta “Bluegrass Singer”: Convict On The Run”! Video by ertrudsgn.

That answer you wont find in this song: Here is the first banjo-tribute song, ever! Tauri Oksala, our banjoist masters some excellent, and maybe unique techniques too! Vastausta kysymykseen mitä bluegrass- musiikki olisi ilman banjoa ei ainakaan tästä laulusta löydy! Tässä on ensimmäinen […]

So, at last we got some updated photos of all members in the band! Tässäpä vihdoinkin, saimme päivitettyä bändin kaikkien jäsenten edustuskuvia vuoteen 2016! Kari Hella, Tauri Oksala, Jussi Syren, JP Putkonen 2016 by ertrudsgn . JP Putkonen, steady stroll on guitar. Kari Hella, the bass on […]

Here is a live performance of the 1956 song written by Leroy Van Dyke and Buddy Black; “The Auctioneer”! 30.9 we are playing in Huutoniemen kirkko in Vaasa, a bluegrass gospel gig! More information also HERE. 1.10 We are going to be live at Bar & Café Graceville in Iisalmi 5.10 live in […]

Though music is the number one thing, appearance does matter for a performing artist. You represent your music, and yourself. This is why I have always wanted to put a little more effort in my outfit. In much of bluegrass and country it has always been a part of the art to show respect to

Family traditions play an important part in bluegrass and country music. Brother duets and family bands are common in the genre. Traditions and values are sustained, shared and developed when you work, play and sing together with your family. You teach, and you learn. Besides heritage and silent […]

Back in 2004 we had the honor to play at the Alabama Jamboree, as part of our first tour with The Groundbreakers in the US! Now out on YouTube is the first video from the Alabama Jamboree gig to be published; the Flat & Scruggs instrumental “Shuckin’ The Corn”,  Tauri Oksala on the […]

For decades Ralph Stanley has been one of my heroes in bluegrass music. He recorded “Oh Death” with The Clinch Mountain Boys back in the early seventies and later on did the song a capella style in the movie “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou”. With his lifelong achievement he has inspired many […]

NOW you find out 2011 album “Shave And Haircut” on YouTube! They might still have some CD’s to order over at Goofin’ Records too if you like it! The instrumental “Southern Lady” (Track 5) is composed by our banjoist Tauri Oksala! Here underneath you can listen to the whole playlist we […]