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Instrumental Bluegrass Album To Be Released In September
Bluegrass instrumental recording in the works!Glad to say that for the first time in over 30 years of playing banjo professionally I'll be soon recording my very first instrumental bluegrass record....
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"Hogan's House of Music"
After laying out all the songs for the upcoming banjo instrumental recording, and trying to come up with a title that encompasses the running theme, I’ve decided to name the album "Hogan's House of...
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Alison Krauss & Union Station on the road with Willie Nelson and Family
It's an exciting week around here. I've been laying down guitar parts and doing preliminary mixes for my new album, "Hogan's House of Music," and preparing to go back out on the road with Alison Krauss...
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"Hogan's House of Music" to release September 25!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Ronna Rubin, Rubin Media615.298.4400/ronna@rubinmedia.bizRon Block to Release Hogan’s House of MusicSeptember 25First Solo Instrumental Album for...
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Hogan's House of Music: Bluegrass Instrumentals Pre-order September 8th!
The new bluegrass instrumental record, Hogan's House of Music, goes on preorder September 8th. Pre-sale will be on RonBlock.com, iTunes, RabbitRoom.com, and other outlets. Buy early and receive three...
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Pre-order for Hogan's House of Music Now!
After over 30+ years of playing banjo and guitar professionally, and nearly 24 years after joining Alison Krauss and Union Station, I'm thrilled to announce preorder for my first ever bluegrass...
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Hogan's House of Music Cd Release Show (Franklin, TN Pucketts)
For tickets go to: http://bit.ly/franklinreservationsJoin us for this special evening!
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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Hootenanny show added!
Doors and DJ at 8pmShow starts at 9pmA portion of the proceeds goes to BloodWaterAlso on the bill: Better Tan Ezra, Jars of Clay, The Whistles & the Bells, Emerson Hart, Kelsey Kopecky, Brooke...
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Nash Country Weekly features "Behind The Scenes" Video on homepage
Nash Country Weekly features "Behind The Scenes" Video on homepage!Nash Country Weekly!
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Hogan's House of Music Releases Today!
Today is release day for Hogan’s House of Music, my new bluegrass instrumental record. I’ve wanted to make one for a long time. It’s been a long road since starting work on it in February, with starts...
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November Newsletter!
Hello to friends and fans! Special thanks to you for supporting Hogan’s House of Music. I love making music for you and that’s a community activity, impossible without the support of friends and fans....
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Carter's Creek Christmas release day announced!
We have some exciting news to announce! Ron Block is in the process of putting the finishing touches on his new Christmas EP, "Carter's Creek Christmas", releasing November 27th! He has taken a handful...
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2015 Year In Review!
I'm a little late on my New Year's wishes but I just returned from a holiday trip with little-to-no wifi.2015 was an eventful year for me, and many thanks go to all of you who support the music of...
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Leiper's Fork Christmas Releases!
Leiper's Fork Christmas is available NOW at RonBlock.com/store Get nine instrumental Christmas favorites and one original song for $10, or combine it with a download of Carter's Creek Christmas to get...
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2016 Year In Review!
Thanks to all of the friends and fans who support my various and sundry musical adventures. It was a busy year, and I'm grateful for the opportunities I was given. Here are just a few of the...
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Facebook Live and The Traditional Banjo/Guitar Workbook videos
Hello folks! I've got a couple of videos up on my Facebook page (Ron Block of Alison Krauss & Union Station); one is a short talk about my approach to banjo backup. The second video is an...
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Ron's Online Banjo Workshop
Greetings, fellow banjo pickers! Have you had moments where you've wanted your playing to move along more quickly? Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to go to the next level? I've...
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News! Banjophony Record and Tour w/Damien O'Kane, Alison Krauss Touring
Greetings! First of all, thanks so much to everyone who has participated in my online banjo workshop on RonBlock.com! It has been an amazing response. The workshop sessions and extra videos will be up...
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Banjophony: Album and Tour with Damien O'Kane
I'm so thrilled to announce this upcoming duo banjo record with Irish banjo wizard Damien O'Kane, with an amazing mix of U.S. and U.K. musicians. We'll be touring in late July and early August in the...
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Banjophony: Bluegrass-Irish Fusion
My most recent record (or album, as Damien O'Kane would say) Banjophony has been out for nearly a month now and we've been thrilled by the brilliant response to our 'cooperating-banjos' sound! There...
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New Store Item: Rickard Cyclone High Ratio Banjo Tuning Pegs
These tuners are classy through and through, from the feel to the materials to even the box. I put the Gold/Galaith Ivory pegs on my Rich & Taylor (So Long So Wrong banjo) and have been using them...
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A Light So Fair: Peaceful Guitar Instrumentals
Some of you know I've been working for awhile on an album of peaceful, sparse instrumentals. Usually in the mornings I spend some time in reading and reflection. For this album I'd pull my guitar out...
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During the Alison Krauss Windy City tour in 2018, Alison suggested I record an album of peaceful, meditative guitar pieces. I took her suggestion to heart. Usually in the mornings I spend some time in...
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NEW! Ron Block Online Guitar Workshop
UPDATE: This entire course is available here:Online Guitar WorkshopHELLO GUITARISTS!I'll be having a live online guitar workshop in November. If you can't make one or more of the live sessions, no...
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Book Release: Abiding Dependence
For those who like my AKUS songs like "A Living Prayer," "There is a Reason," "Jesus Help Me to Stand," "In the Palm of Your Hand," and are interested in Christian spirituality, I've got a book coming...
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October Ireland Banjophonics Tour!
I'll be playing in Ireland and Northern Ireland on the last leg of the 2022 Banjophonics Tour with Damien O'Kane and the boys, several shows with Mike McGoldrick and one with John-Joe Kelly. Aoife...
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The Ron Block Banjo Workshop App!
The Ron Block Banjo Workshop app is up and running! It has plenty of lessons up for your banjo journey, and more will be continually added. Go to the web app to browse at the Learn tab, or sign up and...
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