Memorial Archives - Southeastern Bluegrass Association

Loss Of Bluegrass Greats

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Dan Daniel

It is with deep sadness that this week the bluegrass world has lost two of the most influential musicians in the history of the music we love. On June 23, 2023, Jesse L. McReynolds passed from this life and on June 27, 2023, Bobby Osborne also passed from this life. They were two of the most respected musicians … Read more

Fiddlin’ John Carson’s 154th Birthday Celebration

March 25, 2023March 21, 2023 by David Belcher

Here’s the flyer advertising Fiddlin’ John Carson’s 154th Birthday Celebration, held on March 26, 2022.

Fred MacIsaac Tribute

June 15, 2023May 2, 2009 by Tony Salazar

Celebration Saturday, May 9, 2009 Author: Tony Salazar (May 2, 2009) Fred MacIsaac played bass for Cedar Hill The SouthEastern Bluegrass Association mourns the loss of one of it’s best as Fred MacIaasc aka Reddy Freddy received his call to glory April 22, 2009. Fred has been with us (SEBA) since the beginning in 1984, … Read more

Tony Ianario

June 15, 2023March 9, 2009 by SEBA Board of Directors

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences Author: SEBA Board of Directors (Mar 9, 2009) SEBA member and luthier, Tony Ianario and his wife Ann were killed in a traffic accident last Friday, March 6, 2009. The Ianarios were active members of SEBA’s Winder Chapter. Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to family and friends.

SEBA Mourns the Passing of Ray Morgan

June 15, 2023May 6, 2008 by SEBA Board of Directors

Memorial Service May 8, 2008. Author: SEBA Board of Directors (May 6, 2008) Ray Morgan: SEBA Volunteer of the Year 2003 The SEBA Community mourns the loss of one of our BEST, Ray Morgan, who left for glory on Wednesday April 30, 2008. Ray, a.k.a. Professor Ray, who some would call bluegrass musicologist extraordinarie, contributed … Read more

Friends Mourn Passing of Nick Pender

June 15, 2023August 10, 2004 by Mike Soucie

SEBA member and good friend Nick Pender passed away on Sunday, August 8 after a long battle with cancer. Memorial Celebration to be held on Wednesday, August 11th at Dahlonega United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Author: Mike Soucie (Aug 10, 2004) SEBA member and good friend Nick Pender of Dahlonega, GA passed away on … Read more

Carter Stanley’s Daughter Records Tribute To Him

July 22, 2023February 23, 2004 by J Stanley

Read about Jeanie Stanley's tribute to her legendary father

Author: J. Stanley (Feb 23, 2004)

Carter Stanley's daughter, Jeanie has recently finished recording a tribute album honoring her father, the late Carter Stanley. It is entitled, "Baby Girl (A Tribute To My Father - Carter Stanley). Backing her musically on the project is her famous uncle, Dr. Ralph Stanley, and his awesome band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. Harmony vocalists include Ralph Stanley (courtesy of DMZ/Columbia Records), Ralph Stanley II, John Rigsby, Joe Isaacs and Stacy York. Joe Isaacs, long-time family friend and founder of the great Isaac Family, produced the project, considering it an honor.

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