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Happy Birthday, Jerry Douglas [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:30:15 +0000

The undeniable ultimate master of the Dobro is celebrating a birthday today. Jerry Douglas was born on this day in 1956. According to Wikipedia, "In addition to his thirteen solo recordings, Douglas has played on more than 1600 albums." He is also a featured member of Alison Krauss and Union Station and is currently on tour with them. Douglas has also walked away with some pretty impressive awards in his career. "Douglas has received thirteen Grammy Awards and has won the Country Music Association's 'Musician of the Year' award three times, in 2002, 2005 and 2007," according to Wikipedia.

Zach's List of Country Stars with Bluegrass Crossovers [VIDEOS]

Zach Effrog — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:33:40 +0000

One of my favorite kinds of musical genres is bluegrass. Ever since I was a kid, I loved the sound of a banjo, mandolin, Dobro and fiddle. And, when you put them all together–it's magic. Country music is also one of my favorite musical genres. So, what I wanted to do was combine my two [...]

Zach's Top 5 Favorite Alison Krauss and Union Station Songs [MUSIC]

Zach Effrog — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:30:31 +0000

When I think about bluegrass/country crossovers, Alison Krauss is a singers I think of immediately. She not only has a solo career, but she is the main part of Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS). She began her solo career in 1985 and in 1987 her "Too Late To Cry" album was

Alison Krauss On 'Conan' [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:14:11 +0000

Alison Krauss and Union Station are out with a new CD called 'Paper Airplane.' And, a few nights back, Alison, Union Station and Jerry Douglas were on Conan. She's got such an amazing voice. Enjoy.