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RIcky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder to Debut at Charleston Festival

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Ricky SkaggsRicky Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder will make its debut at Spoleto Festival USA with performances May 31 and June 1 in the College of Charleston Cistern Yard. Russ Carson from that band will be one of the tutors at this year’s Bluegrass Conference in Maleny.

Skaggs, 63, is a country and bluegrass musician who has earned 15 Grammys and numerous other accolades. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in April.

In anticipation of his Charleston appearance, The Post and Courier asked him a few questions.

Click here to read the Charleston press article

Russ Carson Secured for Australian Bluegrass Conference

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Russ Carson

Australian Bluegrass Conference – Thursday December 13th till Sunday December 16th.

Banjo player Russ Carson has been confirmed for this year’s Bluegrass Conference to be held in Maleny on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Russ Carson currently shares the stage with Ricky Skaggs playing banjo in Skaggs’ band Kentucky Thunder. Carson’s previous stints include two years with Virginia based bluegrass band, Gold Heart and three years with Audie Blaylock’s Redline.

From as far back as he can recall Carson he was surrounded by banjo and fiddle music. He developed a passion for the banjo and acoustic music and at age 10 he heard Earl Scruggs play on a recording leading to his desire to learn the banjo. His supportive parents contacted local banjo teacher Nev Jackson and got Russ signed up as a student. After 6 years with Nev he was able to take occasional lessons from musicians such as Alan Munde, Bill Keith, Jens Kruger, Tony Trischka, Mike Munford, Chris Warner, Tom Adams and Jeremy Stephens.

A great choice for the Australian Bluegrass Conference.