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Mike Jackson
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Join date: Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 9, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Why write about an East Coast banjo player in a Colorado bluegrass magazine?
Because Gabe Hirshfeld showed up for people everywhere. Not in a vague, inspirational way, but in the most practical, human sense possible – his presence. He answered messages. He took calls. He showed up. He cared deeply about people, about music, and especially about the banjo. He cared about how your banjo sounded and how it felt in your hands, even if you’d never met and might never cross paths in person. When news of Gabe’s passing spread, the response was immediate and overwhelming. It...
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Jun 24, 2025 ∙ 7 min
McAwesome: A Backyard Festival with a Really Big Heart
Tucked into the juniper-filled rolling hills of Castle Rock, Colorado, an intimate bluegrass festival has quietly grown into one of the...
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Jan 16, 2025 ∙ 8 min
It's Never Too Late - Learning Bluegrass for Older Adults
If you have spent much time in Colorado, you have probably walked into a bar and seen a bunch of musicians sitting around in a circle...
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