Sunday Night Bluegrass on 92.3 FM WMOQ

04/06/2014

Bluegrass lost one of it's best guitar pickers today to cancer. RIP James Alan Shelton (1960-2014). The Clinch Mountain Boys won't be the same without you. You now pick & sing in the angel band.

03/05/2014

Hard news from James Alan Shelton

Please pray for James Allan Shelton, Ralph Stanley's lead guitarist of 20 years. He recently found out he has Stage 4 cancer. He's a wonderful person who is so talented, yet so humble.
http://bluegrasstoday.com/hard-news-from-james-alan-shelton/

When we reported last week that James Alan Shelton had been hospitalized, we all hoped to hear good news by now. Instead, James received some very difficult news earlier today.

30/04/2014

Nice tribute to a former Bluegrass Boy, Ralph Lewis. Many of the great Bluegrass pickers had stints in the military, like Don Reno for example.

Today's Veteran of the Day is Ralph Lewis. Before playing music and touring the world with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, Ralph was a sailor on the USS Hancock (CV-19) from 1951-1955. During his Navy service Ralph was a pipefitter and firefighter. Ralph is pictured in 1952 in San Diego, California and again in 2012 in Marshall, North Carolina.

Thank you for your service, Ralph!

08/04/2014

Stanley Brothers 1965 - It Takes A Worried Man

RIP George Shuffler(1925-2014). George Shuffler was one of the members of Ralph & Carter Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys. His baritone vocals and trademark guitar picking can be heard on many of the Stanley Brothers' recordings. Here's one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENiMyzyex8w

04/04/2014

Charlotte’s Arthur Smith, who wrote ‘Dueling Banjos,’ died Thursday at 93

RIP Arthur Smith. The real author of "Dueling Banjos."

Charlotte-based Arthur Smith was guitar wizard, Southern gentleman and influenced generations of musicians from Johnny Cash to Paul McCartney. He won lawsuit over use of ‘Dueling Banjos.’

02/03/2014

Today would've been Doc Watson's 91st birthday. We lost him two years ago.

Please join us in remembering Doc Watson on what would have been his 91st birthday! www.facebook.com/BluegrassLife

25/02/2014

Today is Dr. Ralph Stanley's 87th birthday!

23/02/2014

It was on this day in 1969 that Flatt & Scruggs played their last show together. This ended a 21 year run for one of the greatest groups to even perform Bluegrass music. Earl Scruggs left to continue his music career with his sons & the Earl Scruggs R***e. Lester kept the same traditional sound alive with the Nashville Grass until his death in 1979.

02/02/2014

Groundhog Grandpa Jones

Happy ground hog day! Let's listen to old Grandpa Jones sing a good 'un.
http://youtu.be/MIFPy_MGhoc

PUBLIC DOMAIN

10/01/2014

Friends and listeners, I want to tell you that I will no longer be able to host Sunday Night Bluegrass on 92.3 FM WMOQ. I have loved my time here at WMOQ 92.3 FM as a disc jockey for a special genre of music that is dear to my heart. I appreciate each and every one of you. This show would've dropped off programing hadn't it not been for your support when I took over the show in December 2012. Many of you I have gotten to know through radio here or when I was at WUOG. Unfortunately, I can no longer devote enough time to the show, primarily the commute. I have taken a full time job elsewhere and am going on a radio hiatus for now. Sunday Night Bluegrass is going to continue as a syndicated show. Stay tuned to 92.3 FM WMOQ for more information. You just might hear me again and that wonderful Bluegrass music again one of these days on a radio station near you. Thanks and take care! -Jack Ritchie

06/01/2014

Today would've been Earl Scruggs' 90th birthday.

On this day in 1924 Earl Scruggs was born. We are grateful for his life and his talent. He truly changed the world with a banjo. Happy Birthday Earl!

05/01/2014

No radio show tonight folks. Sorry, but it is just too darn cold and the roads are gonna be icy on the long journey home. I don't want to end up like BJ the DJ. Stay tuned...

29/12/2013

Tune in tonight if you can, 7-10pm on 92.3 FM or live over the web at wmoqfm.com! Thanks!

01/12/2013

Going to a three hour format TONIGHT! Tune in if you can to 92.3 FM WMOQ Bostwick/Monroe and live over the web at wmoqfm.com. Going to be some good music comin' over the airwaves this evening!

24/11/2013

Back on air tonight! Tonight's featured artist is Roy Acuff, who passed away 21 years ago yesterday. He was a very influential member of the Grand Ole Opry and kept the old-time mountain music alive throughout a changing 20th century of country music. Expect to hear some of his music tonight along with all the best from 7-9pm on 92.3 FM WMOQ and wmoqfm.com!

17/11/2013

Heads up, Jack Ritchie won't be hosting Sunday Night Bluegrass on 92.3 FM WMOQ tonight. He'll be back next Sunday. Stay tuned...

10/11/2013

The Ballad of String Bean and Estelle

40 years ago today, one of the saddest crimes was committed. "Stringbean" David Akemon(1916-1973) and his wife Estelle was murdered by the Brown boys over money. RIP String, you are still missed 40 years later. He was one of the best old-time banjo players and most entertaining figures in Nashville. Take a listen to this moving song...
http://youtu.be/c6ETIy8fi0g

Official music video music written and performed by Verlon Thompson Video produced by Genuine Human Productions

27/10/2013

On air tonight from 7-9pm on 92.3 FM WMOQ Bostwick/Monroe and LIVE over the web at wmoqfm.com! Tune in if you can. Got some good news to share about the show.

25/10/2013

Even Bluegrass musicians have highways named after them. :)

Del McCoury is being honored with a highway dedication. Del yeah! --> http://bit.ly/HgPBei

20/10/2013

Tonight's featured artist is the late Grandpa Jones, who would've turned 100 years old today.

Please join Bluegrass Life in remembering Grandpa Jones on what would have been his 100th Birthday. We miss you, Grandpa!

06/10/2013

Tonight's featured artist is the late John Hartford(1937-2001). A legend in songwriting, old-time, and Bluegrass. Expect to hear some of his great music beginning at 7pm this evening on 92.3 FM WMOQ and live online at wmoqfm.com!

08/09/2013

Back on the air tonight! Tune in beginning at 7 pm for the best in Bluegrass today & yesterday. 92.3 FM WMOQ and wmoqfm.com!

31/08/2013

There will be no Sunday Night Bluegrass tomorrow night. Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend everyone! Tune back in next Sunday September 8th at 7pm!

11/08/2013

Tune in tonight between 7 and 9 pm for a chance to win a free pair of tickets to see Balsam Range and the Boxcars at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga on Friday August 16, 2013 at 8pm! Going to have some great music tonight. Listen live over the web at wmoqfm.com or tune your radios to 92.3 FM WMOQ.

04/08/2013

Tune in this evening from 7-9pm for Sunday Night Bluegrass! We'll be hearing from Tim Surrett of Balsam Range early in the show. Be sure to catch this interview. 92.3 FM WMOQ and live over the web at wmoqfm.com!

21/07/2013

Hey y'all, guess what? The streaming online function of wmoqfm.com is WORKING again! That means you can listen online to Sunday Night Bluegrass tonight from 7-10 pm. Or you can turn your radios on, either way we'd love to have your company over the airwaves!

07/07/2013

The Osborne Brothers - Listening To The Rain

It's raining, again. If you need something to get your mind off the rain, turn your radios on and tune into "Sunday Night Bluegrass" on 92.3 FM WMOQ Bostwick/Monroe tonight! Good music from 7-10pm. http://youtu.be/0ImS3ZUqbHY

The Osborne Brothers - Listening To The Rain ---I do not own the right to this music

30/06/2013

Tune in tonight from 7-10pm for Sunday Night Bluegrass right here on 92.3 FM WMOQ and live over the web at wmoqfm.com. It's going to be a great show!!!

23/06/2013

Tonight's show will be delayed by the Sonoma NASCAR post-race show on MRN network. Be patient and get ready for some great Bluegrass tonight!

19/06/2013

Lester Flatt would've turned 99 years old today.

Remembering Lester Flatt on his Birthday! Born this day in 1914. Here is Lester with Bill Monroe.

Lester Raymond Flatt (June 19, 1914 – May 11, 1979) was a Bluegrass musician best known for his membership in the Bluegrass duo The Foggy Mountain Boys, also known as "Flatt and Scruggs," with banjo picker Earl Scruggs. Flatt's career spanned multiple decades; besides his work with Scruggs, he released multiple solo and collaboration works. Flatt also served as a member of Bill Monroe's band during the 1940s.

02/06/2013

Back on air tonight! Tune in if you can anytime between 7-10 pm on 92.3 FM WMOQ and wmoqfm.com.

25/05/2013

Hey everyone! Hope you have had a good week. Sorry to tell you that there will be no Sunday Night Bluegrass radio show this Sunday night due to the Nascar race we will be broadcasting. Don't worry, I'll return the following Sunday(June 2nd) at 7pm! Stay tuned for more updates.

15/05/2013

That's Bluegrass ~ Documentary Feature Film

Last Sunday night's featured artist, Lester Flatt, talking about his early musical influences and upbringing. Good interview and music! http://youtu.be/Hn8jgiD7wNM?t=38m10s

06/05/2013

Sorry y'all about tonight's show getting bumped by the Nascar race in Talledega. We'll pick back up next Sunday at 7 pm on 92.3 FM WMOQ and live at wmoqfm.com! Tune in if you can, it's going to be an awesome show. It'll be Mother's Day too.