09/24/2001 Mountain Banjo History: INTRODUCTION The diversity of America is reflected in the origin of musical instruments played by bluegrass musicians. European immigrants brought... 05/15/2001 And the Answers the Promoters Wish they Could Give: Well, it's that time of year when I review some of those wonderful questions that were posed to our venerable staff during the 2000 festival. I have posted the answers I would have likedto have given. So let's get started: 1- I've never ... 04/01/2001 Amberlee: Rob Billings There isn't much that can get Bill Jorgenson out of his comfortable log cabin in Door County, Wisconsin. But for each of the last 11 years, the Father of Wisconsin Bluegrass has packed up his van and made the 5-hour trip to Manitowish Wate...