Jake Eddy: Guitar Lover Through and Through

Jake Eddy: Guitar Lover Through and Through

Author: Bluegrass stars January 7, 2026 Duration: 54:56
Send us Fan Mail Jake Eddy, at age 26, is among a new generation of bluegrass musicians who are making a name for themselves on social media. His videos on Instagram and other platforms garner thousands of views, thanks to his technical skill, wit, and charisma. His bluegrass roots run deep through his family in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He toured for two years as a teenager with Melvin Goins, and went on to play with the Becky Buller Band, mandolin legend Andy Statman, and banjo grea...

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