All 6 Members of Bluegrass 45 Reunite for 45th Anniversary

A ground-breaking bluegrass group – Bluegrass 45 will celebrate the 45th anniversary of forming the band. The Bluegrass 45 was formed in a small coffee shop called ‘Lost City’ in downtown Kobe, Japan in 1967. In 1970 they were ‘discovered’ by Dick Freeland who owned Rebel Records at that time, and with his invitation they toured the States and Canada in 1971 and ‘72.

Bluegrass Help for Japan

David Morris
djmorris55@gmail.com

In an open letter to the bluegrass community at large, David Morris writes:

Early in a blistering set at the Birchmere Music Hall Friday night in Alexandria, Va., Tony Rice made it clear that music wasn’t the only thing on his mind. Referring to the horrible news from Japan that was just starting to spread, Rice said, “If you so desire, ask your man upstairs to send them some help, because they’re sure going to need it.”

Call me naïve, but I think we in the bluegrass community can – and should – do more than that, though prayers are essential. Japan has a thriving bluegrass culture, with clubs and festivals, and the musicians and fans there play a big role in spreading our music and preserving its roots and traditions.
And now they need our help.