The Deering Goodtime banjo is the most popular American made banjo in the world. To celebrate the “Sweet 16” Anniversary of the Goodtime banjo which was introduced in 1996, Deering is creating a series of events throughout the remainder of this year to celebrate this milestone in the company’s 37 … Continue reading →

The Deering Goodtime banjo is the most popular American made banjo in the world. To celebrate the “Sweet 16” Anniversary of the Goodtime banjo which was introduced in 1996, Deering is creating a series of events throughout the remainder of this year to celebrate this milestone in the company’s 37 … Continue reading →

We heard from Bob Zucker, owner of AMAZ Radio, about some disturbing news in Arizona.  It seems that a long-running folk festival is in danger due to budget cuts.   When any music is in danger, ALL Music is in danger. Here are Bob’s words: To the Arizona Folk Music Community: … Continue reading →

We heard from Bob Zucker, owner of AMAZ Radio, about some disturbing news in Arizona.  It seems that a long-running folk festival is in danger due to budget cuts.   When any music is in danger, ALL Music is in danger. Here are Bob’s words: To the Arizona Folk Music Community: … Continue reading →

We are saddened to report yet the passing of another bluegrass great. The legendary Doug Dillard, one of the founding members of The Dillards has passed away Wednesday in a Nashville  after numerous hospitalizations recently. He was 75. Here are the arrangements for the funeral of Doug Dillard. HARPETH HILLS … Continue reading →

We are saddened to report yet the passing of another bluegrass great. The legendary Doug Dillard, one of the founding members of The Dillards has passed away Wednesday in a Nashville  after numerous hospitalizations recently. He was 75. Here are the arrangements for the funeral of Doug Dillard. HARPETH HILLS … Continue reading →

Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor Nancy  McFarlane spoke to a small crowd today on a monumental occasion in the history of bluegrass music. The Mayor announced the acquisition of the biggest week in bluegrass – the IBMA annual convention and awards show for the city of Raleigh. McFarlane said the … Continue reading →

Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor Nancy  McFarlane spoke to a small crowd today on a monumental occasion in the history of bluegrass music. The Mayor announced the acquisition of the biggest week in bluegrass – the IBMA annual convention and awards show for the city of Raleigh. McFarlane said the … Continue reading →

Darrel Webb Releases Exclusive Video to Celebrate Contract Signing Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com for times and dates.

Darrel Webb Releases Exclusive Video to Celebrate Contract Signing Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com for times and dates. ____________________________________ Submit your Bluegrass News to: News@PrescriptionBluegrass.com

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…from Foghorn String Band’s Nadine Landry… Greetings from Ireland! Well, here we are, day 3 of the tour, heading to Manorhamilton for a concert at the Glens Centre. We started off in Cookstown, at the Red Room, a lovely house concert organized by a great family, fans of bluegrass and … Continue reading →

…from Foghorn String Band’s Nadine Landry… Greetings from Ireland! Well, here we are, day 3 of the tour, heading to Manorhamilton for a concert at the Glens Centre. We started off in Cookstown, at the Red Room, a lovely house concert organized by a great family, fans of bluegrass and … Continue reading →

It would be fair to say that Marty Raybon has left his mark in the world. Among other country artists, he is considered to have one of the purest natural voices in the business. After three decades as a performer, he’s had number one hits, top selling albums, and tons … Continue reading →

It would be fair to say that Marty Raybon has left his mark in the world. Among other country artists, he is considered to have one of the purest natural voices in the business. After three decades as a performer, he’s had number one hits, top selling albums, and tons … Continue reading →

Calv’ry Booking and Management announces the release of “Are You Ready?”, the new single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band. The band has also released a music video for the single, which can be found here on YouTube, or at the band’s website StoneyCreekBluegrass.net. “Are You Ready?” is the title track … Continue reading →

Calv’ry Booking and Management announces the release of “Are You Ready?”, the new single from Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band. The band has also released a music video for the single, which can be found here on YouTube, or at the band’s website StoneyCreekBluegrass.net. “Are You Ready?” is the title track … Continue reading →

Ashland, Oregon’s bluegrass quintet Eight Dollar Mountain has just released  their first full-length studio album, “Riverboat Gambler”. The infectious sound of Eight Dollar Mountain is a unique style the quintet affectionately describes as ‘Southern Oregon Bluegrass.’  It’s an exciting mix of driving bluegrass rhythms, monstrous vocal harmony arrangements, and impeccable … Continue reading →

Ashland, Oregon’s bluegrass quintet Eight Dollar Mountain has just released  their first full-length studio album, “Riverboat Gambler”. The infectious sound of Eight Dollar Mountain is a unique style the quintet affectionately describes as ‘Southern Oregon Bluegrass.’  It’s an exciting mix of driving bluegrass rhythms, monstrous vocal harmony arrangements, and impeccable … Continue reading →

Balsam Nation is Balsam Range + YOU. They’re from the mountains of North Carolina but they free range from the Smokies to the Rockies…From the Plains of Texas to Boston Common and beyond. Balsam Nation is an ever-growing family made up of millworkers, railroad hands, foot soldiers, church house preachers … Continue reading →

Balsam Nation is Balsam Range + YOU. They’re from the mountains of North Carolina but they free range from the Smokies to the Rockies…From the Plains of Texas to Boston Common and beyond. Balsam Nation is an ever-growing family made up of millworkers, railroad hands, foot soldiers, church house preachers … Continue reading →

A couple of albums that just about fell through the bluegrass cracks came out in November 2011 but apparently were marketed only to the “Dead Crowd” through the Internet sites who normally cater to them.   Thanks to an E-Blast broadcast to radio stations today from AirPlay Direct, we’ve just now … Continue reading →

A couple of albums that just about fell through the bluegrass cracks came out in November 2011 but apparently were marketed only to the “Dead Crowd” through the Internet sites who normally cater to them.   Thanks to an E-Blast broadcast to radio stations today from AirPlay Direct, we’ve just now … Continue reading →

Promotion vs. Advertising We’ve been asked more and more just recently why we didn’t publish a story submitted to us at the Prescription Bluegrass Blog. There are many reasons why we may or may not choose to publish any particular submission. But most of the inquiries fall under just one … Continue reading →

Promotion vs. Advertising We’ve been asked more and more just recently why we didn’t publish a story submitted to us at the Prescription Bluegrass Blog. There are many reasons why we may or may not choose to publish any particular submission. But most of the inquiries fall under just one … Continue reading →

The Roys, one of the hardest working groups in bluegrass, just updated us on their 2011 holiday fundraising efforts.  The brother/sister duo found out they raised over $32,000 for Christmas 4 Kids at their golf tourney! They added, “Amazing! Gonna be able to help so many kids!! Thank you everyone … Continue reading →

The Roys, one of the hardest working groups in bluegrass, just updated us on their 2011 holiday fundraising efforts.  The brother/sister duo found out they raised over $32,000 for Christmas 4 Kids at their golf tourney! They added, “Amazing! Gonna be able to help so many kids!! Thank you everyone … Continue reading →

Nashville, TN — IBMA’s Entertainers of the Year the Steep Canyon Rangers have announced the release of their Rounder Records solo band debut album, Nobody Knows You. The album will arrive in stores April 10.  With this 5th album, the band – current Grammy nominees for ‘Best Bluegrass Album’ for … Continue reading →

Nashville, TN – IBMA’s Entertainers of the Year the Steep Canyon Rangers have announced the release of their Rounder Records solo band debut album, Nobody Knows You. The album will arrive in stores April 10.  With this 5th album, the band – current Grammy nominees for ‘Best Bluegrass Album’ for … Continue reading →

Nashville, TN — IBMA’s Entertainers of the Year the Steep Canyon Rangers have announced the release of their Rounder Records solo band debut album, Nobody Knows You. The album will arrive in stores April 10.  With this 5th album, the band – current Grammy nominees for ‘Best Bluegrass Album’ for … Continue reading →

 The Prescription Bluegrass General Store and Front Porch Psychological Therapy Center (PrescriptionBluegrass.com) is temporarily undergoing an extensive remodeling.   We thank you for tolerating our mess and hope that you will return once again.  We hope to have many new surprises plus all of the old favorites for you  to enjoy. In … Continue reading →

The Infamous Stringdusters first studio album *SILVER SKY* on High Country Recordings has just been released! You can stream SILVER SKY here…or download through the groups Pledge Campaign and also on iTunes, etc. If you haven’t already, download “Don’t Mean Nothin’” for free here! Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio … Continue reading →

The Infamous Stringdusters first studio album *SILVER SKY* on High Country Recordings has just been released! You can stream SILVER SKY here…or download through the groups Pledge Campaign and also on iTunes, etc. If you haven’t already, download “Don’t Mean Nothin’” for free here! Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio … Continue reading →

The Infamous Stringdusters first studio album *SILVER SKY* on High Country Recordings has just been released! You can stream SILVER SKY here…or download through the groups Pledge Campaign and also on iTunes, etc. If you haven’t already, download “Don’t Mean Nothin’” for free here! Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio … Continue reading →

According to Bob Johns with the band Bluegrass Fever, the epidemic “Bluegrass Fever” has become so widespread that a song had to be written about it and he sent us a video.  

According to Bob Johns with the band Bluegrass Fever, the epidemic “Bluegrass Fever” has become so widespread that a song had to be written about it and he sent us a video.   Bluegrass Fever (the song) performed by Bluegrass Fever (the band) at the Chemainus Bluegrass Festival on July … Continue reading →

According to Bob Johns with the band Bluegrass Fever, the epidemic “Bluegrass Fever” has become so widespread that a song had to be written about it and he sent us a video.  

We received a request to let you know about an upcoming show for Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time and are happy to oblige. Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time Old Rock School – Valdese, NC March 9, 2012 – 7:00 pm Tickets $18 presale, $20 door For Tickets, call: … Continue reading →

We received a request to let you know about an upcoming show for Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time and are happy to oblige. Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time Old Rock School – Valdese, NC March 9, 2012 – 7:00 pm Tickets $18 presale, $20 door For Tickets, call: … Continue reading →

We received a request to let you know about an upcoming show for Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time and are happy to oblige. Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time Old Rock School – Valdese, NC March 9, 2012 – 7:00 pm Tickets $18 presale, $20 door For Tickets, call: … Continue reading →

The Appalachian Cultural Music Association will present their 16th Annual Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Concert at the Paramount Theatre in Bristol, Tennessee on Saturday, February 25th. The concert is named in memory of the late Leon Kiser who was bandleader of his group the Holston Mountain Boys for over thirty … Continue reading →

The Appalachian Cultural Music Association will present their 16th Annual Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Concert at the Paramount Theatre in Bristol, Tennessee on Saturday, February 25th. The concert is named in memory of the late Leon Kiser who was bandleader of his group the Holston Mountain Boys for over thirty … Continue reading →

The Appalachian Cultural Music Association will present their 16th Annual Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Concert at the Paramount Theatre in Bristol, Tennessee on Saturday, February 25th. The concert is named in memory of the late Leon Kiser who was bandleader of his group the Holston Mountain Boys for over thirty … Continue reading →

Lost Souls & Free Spirits: The Rebel Collection Old & New arrives February 28th January 23, 2012 (Charlottesville, VA—Rebel Records is pleased to announce the release of a new collection from Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Lost Souls & Free Spirits: The Rebel Collection Old & New, on February … Continue reading →

Lost Souls & Free Spirits: The Rebel Collection Old & New arrives February 28th January 23, 2012 (Charlottesville, VA—Rebel Records is pleased to announce the release of a new collection from Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Lost Souls & Free Spirits: The Rebel Collection Old & New, on February … Continue reading →

Lost Souls & Free Spirits: The Rebel Collection Old & New arrives February 28th January 23, 2012 (Charlottesville, VA—Rebel Records is pleased to announce the release of a new collection from Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Lost Souls & Free Spirits: The Rebel Collection Old & New, on February … Continue reading →

Prescription Bluegrass is pleased to announce the addition of Phoenix, Arizona musician Dan King as a CD Reviewer. Prescription Bluegrass launched the CD  Review feature in 2011 as another element of service to the bluegrass community.  Reviews are posted on The Prescription Bluegrass Blog, NoDepression.com and on the Roots Music … Continue reading →

Prescription Bluegrass is pleased to announce the addition of Phoenix, Arizona musician Dan King as a CD Reviewer. Prescription Bluegrass launched the CD  Review feature in 2011 as another element of service to the bluegrass community.  Reviews are posted on The Prescription Bluegrass Blog, NoDepression.com and on the Roots Music … Continue reading →

Prescription Bluegrass is pleased to announce the addition of Phoenix, Arizona musician Dan King as a CD Reviewer. Prescription Bluegrass launched the CD  Review feature in 2011 as another element of service to the bluegrass community.  Reviews are posted on The Prescription Bluegrass Blog, NoDepression.com and on the Roots Music … Continue reading →

The Roys Join Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap & Others to Celebrate the Music of Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Pa’s Fiddle: America’s Music” Hot Bluegrass duo, The Roys, recently taped a PBS Special celebrating the music of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Lee and Elaine Roy joined Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap and numerous … Continue reading →

The Roys Join Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap & Others to Celebrate the Music of Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Pa’s Fiddle: America’s Music” Hot Bluegrass duo, The Roys, recently taped a PBS Special celebrating the music of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Lee and Elaine Roy joined Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap and numerous … Continue reading →

The Roys Join Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap & Others to Celebrate the Music of Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Pa’s Fiddle: America’s Music” Hot Bluegrass duo, The Roys, recently taped a PBS Special celebrating the music of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Lee and Elaine Roy joined Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap and numerous … Continue reading →

We’ve often said there is something missing in today’s Bluegrass sound.  It’s the comedy that was so prevalent in the early days.   With every group these days jockeying for chart positions and the next “Hit” song, these fun, tension-breaking moments are often forgotten.   Not that there aren’t still some novelty … Continue reading →

We’ve often said there is something missing in today’s Bluegrass sound.  It’s the comedy that was so prevalent in the early days.   With every group these days jockeying for chart positions and the next “Hit” song, these fun, tension-breaking moments are often forgotten.   Not that there aren’t still some novelty … Continue reading →

We’ve often said there is something missing in today’s Bluegrass sound.  It’s the comedy that was so prevalent in the early days.   With every group these days jockeying for chart positions and the next “Hit” song, these fun, tension-breaking moments are often forgotten.   Not that there aren’t still some novelty … Continue reading →

Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com for times and dates. ____________________________________ Submit your Bluegrass News to: News@PrescriptionBluegrass.com

Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com for times and dates.

Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com for times and dates.

Asheville, NC Travel Blog Promotes Steep Canyon Rangers Enter now to win a sweet hotel and concert prize pack for the upcoming Steep Canyon Rangers show. The band is playing at The Orange Peel, one of Asheville’s hottest music venues, on January 13, 2012. The grand prize includes two tickets … Continue reading →

Asheville, NC Travel Blog Promotes Steep Canyon Rangers Enter now to win a sweet hotel and concert prize pack for the upcoming Steep Canyon Rangers show. The band is playing at The Orange Peel, one of Asheville’s hottest music venues, on January 13, 2012. The grand prize includes two tickets … Continue reading →

Asheville, NC Travel Blog Promotes Steep Canyon Rangers Enter now to win a sweet hotel and concert prize pack for the upcoming Steep Canyon Rangers show. The band is playing at The Orange Peel, one of Asheville’s hottest music venues, on January 13, 2012. The grand prize includes two tickets … Continue reading →

Arizona’s X-Train, now on their first International Tour in Australia and New Zealand are thrilling audiences everywhere they go.   The band’s Mark Miracle has been keeping the “Back-Home” fans up-to-date with his “Guest Blog” Reports here on the Prescription Bluegrass Blog.  In his fourth installment,  Mark writes; Last gig in … Continue reading →

Arizona’s X-Train, now on their first International Tour in Australia and New Zealand are thrilling audiences everywhere they go.   The band’s Mark Miracle has been keeping the “Back-Home” fans up-to-date with his “Guest Blog” Reports here on the Prescription Bluegrass Blog.  In his fourth installment,  Mark writes; Last gig in … Continue reading →

Arizona’s X-Train, now on their first International Tour in Australia and New Zealand are thrilling audiences everywhere they go.   The band’s Mark Miracle has been keeping the “Back-Home” fans up-to-date with his “Guest Blog” Reports here on the Prescription Bluegrass Blog.  In his fourth installment,  Mark writes; Last gig in … Continue reading →

Tom Roady, world renowned percussionist, died in his sleep last night (Nov. 27) while on tour with Ricky Skaggs. Roady (diagnosed last month with a rare terminal cancer) reportedly died of a heart attack. Funeral service will be held at Highland Park Church, 5710 Knob Road, in Nashville on at … Continue reading →

Tom Roady, world renowned percussionist, died in his sleep last night (Nov. 27) while on tour with Ricky Skaggs. Roady (diagnosed last month with a rare terminal cancer) reportedly died of a heart attack. Funeral service will be held at Highland Park Church, 5710 Knob Road, in Nashville on at … Continue reading →

Tom Roady, world renowned percussionist, died in his sleep last night (Nov. 27) while on tour with Ricky Skaggs. Roady (diagnosed last month with a rare terminal cancer) reportedly died of a heart attack. Funeral service will be held at Highland Park Church, 5710 Knob Road, in Nashville on at … Continue reading →

Laurie Lewis sent this note.  It’s last minute but if you’re looking for something different tonight, you can log on and watch Lauries’s CD Release Party Live. This is just a quick note to let you know that my CD release concert with the Right Hands this Saturday, November 26, … Continue reading →

Laurie Lewis sent this note.  It’s last minute but if you’re looking for something different tonight, you can log on and watch Lauries’s CD Release Party Live. This is just a quick note to let you know that my CD release concert with the Right Hands this Saturday, November 26, … Continue reading →

Laurie Lewis sent this note.  It’s last minute but if you’re looking for something different tonight, you can log on and watch Lauries’s CD Release Party Live. This is just a quick note to let you know that my CD release concert with the Right Hands this Saturday, November 26, … Continue reading →

Arizona’s X-Train, now on their first International Tour in Australia and New Zealand are thrilling audiences everywhere they go.   The band’s Mark Miracle has been keeping the “Back-Home” fans up-to-date with his “Guest Blog” Reports here on the Prescription Bluegrass Blog.  In his third installment,  Mark writes; X Train’s latest … Continue reading →

Arizona’s X-Train, now on their first International Tour in Australia and New Zealand are thrilling audiences everywhere they go.   The band’s Mark Miracle has been keeping the “Back-Home” fans up-to-date with his “Guest Blog” Reports here on the Prescription Bluegrass Blog.  In his third installment,  Mark writes; X Train’s latest … Continue reading →

Arizona’s X-Train, now on their first International Tour in Australia and New Zealand are thrilling audiences everywhere they go.   The band’s Mark Miracle has been keeping the “Back-Home” fans up-to-date with his “Guest Blog” Reports here on the Prescription Bluegrass Blog.  In his third installment,  Mark writes; X Train’s latest … Continue reading →

North Carolina Bluegrass Favorite to Host 10th Anniversary Show at the Carolina Theatre of Durham on January 14, 2012. One of North Carolina’s most well-loved bands, The Kickin Grass Band, celebrates ten years of signature Americana-style bluegrass with a special hometown concert and celebration on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at … Continue reading →

North Carolina Bluegrass Favorite to Host 10th Anniversary Show at the Carolina Theatre of Durham on January 14, 2012. One of North Carolina’s most well-loved bands, The Kickin Grass Band, celebrates ten years of signature Americana-style bluegrass with a special hometown concert and celebration on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at … Continue reading →

North Carolina Bluegrass Favorite to Host 10th Anniversary Show at the Carolina Theatre of Durham on January 14, 2012. One of North Carolina’s most well-loved bands, The Kickin Grass Band, celebrates ten years of signature Americana-style bluegrass with a special hometown concert and celebration on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at … Continue reading →

H.R. Cook, President of Weaver of Words Music Group has announced it will add a booking and management division to the company. Weaver of Words Music has been one of the country’s largest and most successful publishing companies in acoustic and bluegrass music over the last decade. The publishing company … Continue reading →

H.R. Cook, President of Weaver of Words Music Group has announced it will add a booking and management division to the company. Weaver of Words Music has been one of the country’s largest and most successful publishing companies in acoustic and bluegrass music over the last decade. The publishing company … Continue reading →

H.R. Cook, President of Weaver of Words Music Group has announced it will add a booking and management division to the company. Weaver of Words Music has been one of the country’s largest and most successful publishing companies in acoustic and bluegrass music over the last decade. The publishing company … Continue reading →

Arizona’s hottest new bluegrass group X-Train (formed just this past year with former National Flatpicking Champion Peter McLaughlin reuniting with Banjo Master Ross Nickerson and old friends and former band mates, Bob Dennecourt and Mark Miracle) are headed down under for a bluegrass walk-about that begins with the Harrietville Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Arizona’s hottest new bluegrass group X-Train (formed just this past year with former National Flatpicking Champion Peter McLaughlin reuniting with Banjo Master Ross Nickerson and old friends and former band mates, Bob Dennecourt and Mark Miracle) are headed down under for a bluegrass walk-about that begins with the Harrietville Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Arizona’s hottest new bluegrass group X-Train (formed just this past year with former National Flatpicking Champion Peter McLaughlin reuniting with Banjo Master Ross Nickerson and old friends and former band mates, Bob Dennecourt and Mark Miracle) are headed down under for a bluegrass walk-about that begins with the Harrietville Bluegrass … Continue reading →

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced that Ben Krakauer is the first recipient of the IBMA Bluegrass Scholarship Prize for  his paper, “Globalization and the Emergence of Individualized Music Idiom: A Case Study of Andy Statman.” Inspired by Doc Watson and Pete Seeger recordings he heard at home … Continue reading →

Rebel Records welcomes Joe Overton – now on board to handle radio promotions for the  label.   Overton takes over for Pete Winne who is moving on to concentrate more on his music (see our story on Tumblin’ Bones) “I’m excited to be joining the team here and to be working … Continue reading →

Rebel Records welcomes Joe Overton – now on board to handle radio promotions for the  label.   Overton takes over for Pete Winne who is moving on to concentrate more on his music (see our story on Tumblin’ Bones) “I’m excited to be joining the team here and to be working … Continue reading →

Rebel Records welcomes Joe Overton – now on board to handle radio promotions for the  label.   Overton takes over for Pete Winne who is moving on to concentrate more on his music (see our story on Tumblin’ Bones) “I’m excited to be joining the team here and to be working … Continue reading →

Congratulations To Newlyweds Rachel Johnson Boyd of Darin & Brooke Aldridge & to Christopher Boyd of The Rachel Johnson Appreciation Society. The couple were wed on October 22, 2011. Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com … Continue reading →

Congratulations To Newlyweds Rachel Johnson Boyd of Darin & Brooke Aldridge & to Christopher Boyd of The Rachel Johnson Appreciation Society. The couple were wed on October 22, 2011. Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com … Continue reading →

Congratulations To Newlyweds Rachel Johnson Boyd of Darin & Brooke Aldridge & to Christopher Boyd of The Rachel Johnson Appreciation Society. The couple were wed on October 22, 2011. Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass Radio EVERY WEEK for the best in Bluegrass Music Check the “Clinic Locations” Tab at www.PrescriptionBluegrass.com … Continue reading →

Corey Frizzell and Mark Newton, Co-Producers of the Nashville based Lyrics for Lyric Benefit Show, are proud to announce the official incorporation of the Lyric Frizzell Foundation, which benefits from the monthly show and serves to raise funds for childhood cancer research.   “Incorporating the Lyric Frizzell Foundation is one … Continue reading →

Corey Frizzell and Mark Newton, Co-Producers of the Nashville based Lyrics for Lyric Benefit Show, are proud to announce the official incorporation of the Lyric Frizzell Foundation, which benefits from the monthly show and serves to raise funds for childhood cancer research.   “Incorporating the Lyric Frizzell Foundation is one … Continue reading →

Corey Frizzell and Mark Newton, Co-Producers of the Nashville based Lyrics for Lyric Benefit Show, are proud to announce the official incorporation of the Lyric Frizzell Foundation, which benefits from the monthly show and serves to raise funds for childhood cancer research.   “Incorporating the Lyric Frizzell Foundation is one … Continue reading →

…Question: Wha’d ya get when ya put two kids and their Pa into a recordin’ studio?Answer: A good family togetherness project?… Prescription Bluegrass would like to introduce a brand new (older than dirt -ha ha TB) CD reviewer to our lineup.  Welcome Temperance Bellerin! You can read his first review … Continue reading →

…Question: Wha’d ya get when ya put two kids and their Pa into a recordin’ studio?Answer: A good family togetherness project?… Prescription Bluegrass would like to introduce a brand new (older than dirt -ha ha TB) CD reviewer to our lineup.  Welcome Temperance Bellerin! You can read his first review … Continue reading →

…Question: Wha’d ya get when ya put two kids and their Pa into a recordin’ studio?Answer: A good family togetherness project?… Prescription Bluegrass would like to introduce a brand new (older than dirt -ha ha TB) CD reviewer to our lineup.  Welcome Temperance Bellerin! You can read his first review … Continue reading →

Michelle Nixon & Drive will be hosting their CD Release Party during this year’s Goochland Fall Festival in Michelle’s home area of Maidens, VA.    The annual event draws about 3000 people.  Michelle and her band will do a meet and greet at 12:00noon and then a special performance at … Continue reading →

Michelle Nixon & Drive will be hosting their CD Release Party during this year’s Goochland Fall Festival in Michelle’s home area of Maidens, VA.    The annual event draws about 3000 people.  Michelle and her band will do a meet and greet at 12:00noon and then a special performance at … Continue reading →

Michelle Nixon & Drive will be hosting their CD Release Party during this year’s Goochland Fall Festival in Michelle’s home area of Maidens, VA.    The annual event draws about 3000 people.  Michelle and her band will do a meet and greet at 12:00noon and then a special performance at … Continue reading →

Cumberland River adds Brad Gulley to the line-up Band hits Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 30 Hot Singles Chart with “Harlan Man” CUMBERLAND RIVER is proud to announce the addition of Brad Gulley to the band on guitar and lead/harmony vocals. This hot new group continues to impress audiences with several … Continue reading →

Cumberland River adds Brad Gulley to the line-up Band hits Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 30 Hot Singles Chart with “Harlan Man” CUMBERLAND RIVER is proud to announce the addition of Brad Gulley to the band on guitar and lead/harmony vocals. This hot new group continues to impress audiences with several … Continue reading →

Cumberland River adds Brad Gulley to the line-up Band hits Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 30 Hot Singles Chart with “Harlan Man” CUMBERLAND RIVER is proud to announce the addition of Brad Gulley to the band on guitar and lead/harmony vocals. This hot new group continues to impress audiences with several … Continue reading →

Steve Martin will be appearing in the new feature length film, The Big Year due out on October 14th. Steve stars in the film with Jack Black and Owen Wilson. The movie is a comedy (surprise) about three men locked in a battle for the bird watching championship of North … Continue reading →

Steve Martin will be appearing in the new feature length film, The Big Year due out on October 14th. Steve stars in the film with Jack Black and Owen Wilson. The movie is a comedy (surprise) about three men locked in a battle for the bird watching championship of North … Continue reading →

Steve Martin will be appearing in the new feature length film, The Big Year due out on October 14th. Steve stars in the film with Jack Black and Owen Wilson. The movie is a comedy (surprise) about three men locked in a battle for the bird watching championship of North … Continue reading →

 Imagine walking in your front door after several weeks away and miles and miles of travel to find that a national magazine has featured your band and you’re advance copy is waiting when you walk in the door.  Frank Solivan says he’s “Stoked”….and rightly so, the October edition of Bluegrass … Continue reading →

 Imagine walking in your front door after several weeks away and miles and miles of travel to find that a national magazine has featured your band and you’re advance copy is waiting when you walk in the door.  Frank Solivan says he’s “Stoked”….and rightly so, the October edition of Bluegrass … Continue reading →

 Imagine walking in your front door after several weeks away and miles and miles of travel to find that a national magazine has featured your band and you’re advance copy is waiting when you walk in the door.  Frank Solivan says he’s “Stoked”….and rightly so, the October edition of Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Prescription Bluegrass announces the beginning of a new phase of their continuing coverage of Bluegrass music. CD Reviews will now be an on-going part of the Prescription Bluegrass Blog (prescriptionbluegrassblog.com) W. J. Hallock, long-time supporter of bluegrass music, a musician and songwriter himself, will begin the duties of listening and … Continue reading →

Prescription Bluegrass announces the beginning of a new phase of their continuing coverage of Bluegrass music. CD Reviews will now be an on-going part of the Prescription Bluegrass Blog (prescriptionbluegrassblog.com) W. J. Hallock, long-time supporter of bluegrass music, a musician and songwriter himself, will begin the duties of listening and … Continue reading →

Prescription Bluegrass announces the beginning of a new phase of their continuing coverage of Bluegrass music. CD Reviews will now be an on-going part of the Prescription Bluegrass Blog (prescriptionbluegrassblog.com) W. J. Hallock, long-time supporter of bluegrass music, a musician and songwriter himself, will begin the duties of listening and … Continue reading →

  We heard from Steve Leatherwood, a spokesperson for Dr. Tom Bibey, author of “The Mandolin Case – A Bluegrass Murder Mystery” who has been undergoing serious radiation treatments this past summer Steve writes: GOOD NEWS! Dr. Tom Bibey has recently returned to his ‘real’ job of family practice doctor … Continue reading →

  We heard from Steve Leatherwood, a spokesperson for Dr. Tom Bibey, author of “The Mandolin Case – A Bluegrass Murder Mystery” who has been undergoing serious radiation treatments this past summer Steve writes: GOOD NEWS! Dr. Tom Bibey has recently returned to his ‘real’ job of family practice doctor … Continue reading →

  We heard from Steve Leatherwood, a spokesperson for Dr. Tom Bibey, author of “The Mandolin Case – A Bluegrass Murder Mystery” who has been undergoing serious radiation treatments this past summer Steve writes: GOOD NEWS! Dr. Tom Bibey has recently returned to his ‘real’ job of family practice doctor … Continue reading →

Starting at the turn of the year, Pickin’ Productions will join forces with Martha Dantzic and Quicksilver Productions.  With their home base in Washington DC, they’re now able to seamlessly book  fine acts in great venues from coast to coast.  Rob Miller will be acting as the Western agent, while … Continue reading →

Starting at the turn of the year, Pickin’ Productions will join forces with Martha Dantzic and Quicksilver Productions.  With their home base in Washington DC, they’re now able to seamlessly book  fine acts in great venues from coast to coast.  Rob Miller will be acting as the Western agent, while … Continue reading →

Starting at the turn of the year, Pickin’ Productions will join forces with Martha Dantzic and Quicksilver Productions.  With their home base in Washington DC, they’re now able to seamlessly book  fine acts in great venues from coast to coast.  Rob Miller will be acting as the Western agent, while … Continue reading →

It’s last minute but your band could still win $1000. Pickin’ In The Pines Band Contest Still has Slots Available! There are still a few spots available in the annual Pickin’ In The Pines (Flagstaff, AZ) band contest. Cash prizes of $1000, $500 & $250 go to the winners, thanks … Continue reading →

It’s last minute but your band could still win $1000. Pickin’ In The Pines Band Contest Still has Slots Available! There are still a few spots available in the annual Pickin’ In The Pines (Flagstaff, AZ) band contest. Cash prizes of $1000, $500 & $250 go to the winners, thanks … Continue reading →

It’s last minute but your band could still win $1000. Pickin’ In The Pines Band Contest Still has Slots Available! There are still a few spots available in the annual Pickin’ In The Pines (Flagstaff, AZ) band contest. Cash prizes of $1000, $500 & $250 go to the winners, thanks … Continue reading →

BAND EATS CRICKETS IN LAOS! Earlier this week we posted a story about the Earth String Band, one of Boston’s favorite bluegrass bands heading out to tour the far east.  Here is their first update.  To read more about their adventures, go to the bands blog here.   The band also … Continue reading →

BAND EATS CRICKETS IN LAOS! Earlier this week we posted a story about the Earth String Band, one of Boston’s favorite bluegrass bands heading out to tour the far east.  Here is their first update.  To read more about their adventures, go to the bands blog here.   The band also … Continue reading →

BAND EATS CRICKETS IN LAOS! Earlier this week we posted a story about the Earth String Band, one of Boston’s favorite bluegrass bands heading out to tour the far east.  Here is their first update.  To read more about their adventures, go to the bands blog here.   The band also … Continue reading →

David Grisman’s Acoustic Disc label is celebrating Bill Monroe’s 100th birthday with a new digital release of music honoring the Father of Bluegrass Music: Dawg Plays Big Mon – Happy Birthday Bill Monroe. On the collection of previously recorded tracks including some not previously released, Grisman is joined by a … Continue reading →

David Grisman’s Acoustic Disc label is celebrating Bill Monroe’s 100th birthday with a new digital release of music honoring the Father of Bluegrass Music: Dawg Plays Big Mon – Happy Birthday Bill Monroe. On the collection of previously recorded tracks including some not previously released, Grisman is joined by a … Continue reading →

David Grisman’s Acoustic Disc label is celebrating Bill Monroe’s 100th birthday with a new digital release of music honoring the Father of Bluegrass Music: Dawg Plays Big Mon – Happy Birthday Bill Monroe. On the collection of previously recorded tracks including some not previously released, Grisman is joined by a … Continue reading →

Cybergrass Celebrates 19 Years of Bluegrass Music on the Web Today, September 9, 2011, Cybergrass – The Internet’s Bluegrass Music News web site is celebrating 19 years of promoting bluegrass music on the world wide web. What started out as a learning and research project has evolved into one of … Continue reading →

Cybergrass Celebrates 19 Years of Bluegrass Music on the Web Today, September 9, 2011, Cybergrass – The Internet’s Bluegrass Music News web site is celebrating 19 years of promoting bluegrass music on the world wide web. What started out as a learning and research project has evolved into one of … Continue reading →

Cybergrass Celebrates 19 Years of Bluegrass Music on the Web Today, September 9, 2011, Cybergrass – The Internet’s Bluegrass Music News web site is celebrating 19 years of promoting bluegrass music on the world wide web. What started out as a learning and research project has evolved into one of … Continue reading →

Valerie Smith’s Annual “Dare to Be Different” showcase is lining up on September 25, Sunday, beginning at 12:00 noon! All artist will be donating their time for this concert that benefits the International Bluegrass Museum. A 10 dollar donation will be asked for (a small price for a top-of-the-line concert … Continue reading →

Valerie Smith’s Annual “Dare to Be Different” showcase is lining up on September 25, Sunday, beginning at 12:00 noon! All artist will be donating their time for this concert that benefits the International Bluegrass Museum. A 10 dollar donation will be asked for (a small price for a top-of-the-line concert … Continue reading →

Valerie Smith’s Annual “Dare to Be Different” showcase is lining up on September 25, Sunday, beginning at 12:00 noon! All artist will be donating their time for this concert that benefits the International Bluegrass Museum. A 10 dollar donation will be asked for (a small price for a top-of-the-line concert … Continue reading →

The Father of Bluegrass, The late Bill Monroe, will be honored in Nashville during an all-star concert featuring Ricky Skaggs, the Del McCoury Band, Roland White and the Nashville Bluegrass Band, among others. The concert, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, takes place Sept. 28 at Ingram Hall at … Continue reading →

The Father of Bluegrass, The late Bill Monroe, will be honored in Nashville during an all-star concert featuring Ricky Skaggs, the Del McCoury Band, Roland White and the Nashville Bluegrass Band, among others. The concert, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, takes place Sept. 28 at Ingram Hall at … Continue reading →

The Father of Bluegrass, The late Bill Monroe, will be honored in Nashville during an all-star concert featuring Ricky Skaggs, the Del McCoury Band, Roland White and the Nashville Bluegrass Band, among others. The concert, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, takes place Sept. 28 at Ingram Hall at … Continue reading →

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Va. Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center is now accepting work for sales consideration in the museum gift shop. Committees will evaluate all submissions and provide response within two weeks based on available space and specific needs of the shop. For more information, … Continue reading →

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Va. Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center is now accepting work for sales consideration in the museum gift shop. Committees will evaluate all submissions and provide response within two weeks based on available space and specific needs of the shop. For more information, … Continue reading →

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Va. Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center is now accepting work for sales consideration in the museum gift shop. Committees will evaluate all submissions and provide response within two weeks based on available space and specific needs of the shop. For more information, … Continue reading →

We received a message from The Lost Pines out of Austin, TX requesting help to spread the word about helping disaster victims in Central Texas.  Talia Bryce wrote; Hello Everyone, You have all heard about the devastating fires affecting Central Texas.   I wrote a song inspired by all the stories … Continue reading →

We received a message from The Lost Pines out of Austin, TX requesting help to spread the word about helping disaster victims in Central Texas.  Talia Bryce wrote; Hello Everyone, You have all heard about the devastating fires affecting Central Texas.   I wrote a song inspired by all the stories … Continue reading →

We received a message from The Lost Pines out of Austin, TX requesting help to spread the word about helping disaster victims in Central Texas.  Talia Bryce wrote; Hello Everyone, You have all heard about the devastating fires affecting Central Texas.   I wrote a song inspired by all the stories … Continue reading →

The excitement abounds around the Nu-Blu camp with the announcement that The Alternate Root Magazine will host the world premiere of their new music video for the song “Other Woman’s Blues” next Tuesday, September 13, 2011.  The video was filmed by Phil Bankester and Carlos Torres on location at the … Continue reading →

The excitement abounds around the Nu-Blu camp with the announcement that The Alternate Root Magazine will host the world premiere of their new music video for the song “Other Woman’s Blues” next Tuesday, September 13, 2011.  The video was filmed by Phil Bankester and Carlos Torres on location at the … Continue reading →

The excitement abounds around the Nu-Blu camp with the announcement that The Alternate Root Magazine will host the world premiere of their new music video for the song “Other Woman’s Blues” next Tuesday, September 13, 2011.  The video was filmed by Phil Bankester and Carlos Torres on location at the … Continue reading →

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art announces: “Bluegrass Roots,” a visual arts project designed to complement the celebration of the 100th birthday of “father of bluegrass music” Bill Monroe will be unveiled at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art during Labor Day weekend. In addition to an introduction of the artists, … Continue reading →

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art announces: “Bluegrass Roots,” a visual arts project designed to complement the celebration of the 100th birthday of “father of bluegrass music” Bill Monroe will be unveiled at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art during Labor Day weekend. In addition to an introduction of the artists, … Continue reading →

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art announces: “Bluegrass Roots,” a visual arts project designed to complement the celebration of the 100th birthday of “father of bluegrass music” Bill Monroe will be unveiled at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art during Labor Day weekend. In addition to an introduction of the artists, … Continue reading →

GEORGE M. GREEN, who wrote lyrics for several hit songs including “My Father’s Son” by Ricky Skaggs among others, died SUNDAY (8/28) in Albuquerque, NM,  the Bloomington, IN Herald Times reports. A native of Seymour, IN, Green was a classmate of singer John Mellencamp and lived in Bloomington for many … Continue reading →

GEORGE M. GREEN, who wrote lyrics for several hit songs including “My Father’s Son” by Ricky Skaggs among others, died SUNDAY (8/28) in Albuquerque, NM,  the Bloomington, IN Herald Times reports. A native of Seymour, IN, Green was a classmate of singer John Mellencamp and lived in Bloomington for many … Continue reading →

GEORGE M. GREEN, who wrote lyrics for several hit songs including “My Father’s Son” by Ricky Skaggs among others, died SUNDAY (8/28) in Albuquerque, NM,  the Bloomington, IN Herald Times reports. A native of Seymour, IN, Green was a classmate of singer John Mellencamp and lived in Bloomington for many … Continue reading →

Monroeville’s fiddle player, Matt Flake, had his home broken into Saturday, August 27th. Thieves took a number of things including his Gibson F5-L mandolin. The band and Matt are asking for your help in recovering these items. Call:  865-296-0014 1989 Gibson F-5L Mandolin with fishman pickup, abalone inlay and abalone … Continue reading →

Monroeville’s fiddle player, Matt Flake, had his home broken into Saturday, August 27th. Thieves took a number of things including his Gibson F5-L mandolin. The band and Matt are asking for your help in recovering these items. Call:  865-296-0014 1989 Gibson F-5L Mandolin with fishman pickup, abalone inlay and abalone … Continue reading →

Monroeville’s fiddle player, Matt Flake, had his home broken into Saturday, August 27th. Thieves took a number of things including his Gibson F5-L mandolin. The band and Matt are asking for your help in recovering these items. Call:  865-296-0014 1989 Gibson F-5L Mandolin with fishman pickup, abalone inlay and abalone … Continue reading →

From his professional beginning with celebrated artists Doyle Lawson and Alison Krauss, to his years with the Isaacs, and now as vocalist, fiddle and banjo player for the Bluegrass super-group, the Boxcars, John Bowman is a man of significant talent. He now pays homage to Bluegrass Gospel icon Joe Isaacs … Continue reading →

From his professional beginning with celebrated artists Doyle Lawson and Alison Krauss, to his years with the Isaacs, and now as vocalist, fiddle and banjo player for the Bluegrass super-group, the Boxcars, John Bowman is a man of significant talent. He now pays homage to Bluegrass Gospel icon Joe Isaacs … Continue reading →

From his professional beginning with celebrated artists Doyle Lawson and Alison Krauss, to his years with the Isaacs, and now as vocalist, fiddle and banjo player for the Bluegrass super-group, the Boxcars, John Bowman is a man of significant talent. He now pays homage to Bluegrass Gospel icon Joe Isaacs … Continue reading →

The son of Tony and Pam Rice, John Christian Scott, passed away earlier today after suffering injuries in a head-on motorcycle collision in North Carolina. He was air lifted from Burlington where the accident occurred to the hospital at the University of North Carolina.  Paramedics were not able to stabilize … Continue reading →

The son of Tony and Pam Rice, John Christian Scott, passed away earlier today after suffering injuries in a head-on motorcycle collision in North Carolina. He was air lifted from Burlington where the accident occurred to the hospital at the University of North Carolina.  Paramedics were not able to stabilize … Continue reading →

The son of Tony and Pam Rice, John Christian Scott, passed away earlier today after suffering injuries in a head-on motorcycle collision in North Carolina. He was air lifted from Burlington where the accident occurred to the hospital at the University of North Carolina.  Paramedics were not able to stabilize … Continue reading →

The International Bluegrass Music Association Award nominees for 2011 were announced  last evening in Nashville. The current IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, and IIIrd Tyme Out performed two opening numbers, then a few remarks from Dan Hayes, IBMA Executive Director about the Awards Night in September and … Continue reading →

The International Bluegrass Music Association Award nominees for 2011 were announced  last evening in Nashville. The current IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, and IIIrd Tyme Out performed two opening numbers, then a few remarks from Dan Hayes, IBMA Executive Director about the Awards Night in September and … Continue reading →

The International Bluegrass Music Association Award nominees for 2011 were announced  last evening in Nashville. The current IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, and IIIrd Tyme Out performed two opening numbers, then a few remarks from Dan Hayes, IBMA Executive Director about the Awards Night in September and … Continue reading →

We heard from Steve Kaufman who informed us that once again his Acoustic Kamps is the 2011 Gold Award Winner of the Acoustic Guitar Readers Poll for the Best Camps and Conferences. Congratulations Steve and everyone at Acoustic Kamps.   Steve’s Acoustic Kamps has received that award every year since 2002.

We heard from Steve Kaufman who informed us that once again his Acoustic Kamps is the 2011 Gold Award Winner of the Acoustic Guitar Readers Poll for the Best Camps and Conferences. Congratulations Steve and everyone at Acoustic Kamps.   Steve’s Acoustic Kamps has received that award every year since 2002. … Continue reading →

We heard from Steve Kaufman who informed us that once again his Acoustic Kamps is the 2011 Gold Award Winner of the Acoustic Guitar Readers Poll for the Best Camps and Conferences. Congratulations Steve and everyone at Acoustic Kamps.   Steve’s Acoustic Kamps has received that award every year since 2002.

O BROTHER,WHERE ART THOU?2001 GRAMMY® Album Of The YearCelebrates 10th Anniversary With Expanded Two-CD Deluxe Edition NEW BONUS DISC INCLUDES 13 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — It has been a decade since one of the most unlikely successes in music history was released. O Brother, … Continue reading →

O BROTHER,WHERE ART THOU?2001 GRAMMY® Album Of The YearCelebrates 10th Anniversary With Expanded Two-CD Deluxe Edition NEW BONUS DISC INCLUDES 13 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — It has been a decade since one of the most unlikely successes in music history was released. O Brother, … Continue reading →

O BROTHER,WHERE ART THOU?2001 GRAMMY® Album Of The YearCelebrates 10th Anniversary With Expanded Two-CD Deluxe Edition NEW BONUS DISC INCLUDES 13 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — It has been a decade since one of the most unlikely successes in music history was released. O Brother, … Continue reading →

We heard from Natalie Hartman who asked us to help publicize this event. Here’s what she sent along: The annual Bluegrass SuperStars benefit concert helps support the exceptional and compassionate care provided by non-profit assisted living provider Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky. The Bluegrass Superstars benefit concert features the … Continue reading →

We heard from Natalie Hartman who asked us to help publicize this event. Here’s what she sent along: The annual Bluegrass SuperStars benefit concert helps support the exceptional and compassionate care provided by non-profit assisted living provider Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky. The Bluegrass Superstars benefit concert features the … Continue reading →

We heard from Natalie Hartman who asked us to help publicize this event. Here’s what she sent along: The annual Bluegrass SuperStars benefit concert helps support the exceptional and compassionate care provided by non-profit assisted living provider Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky. The Bluegrass Superstars benefit concert features the … Continue reading →

Banjo player and band leader Dave Evans is now home after quintuple bypass heart surgery and the installation of a pacemaker. Fans can send get-well messages through his record label, Rebel Records at Rebel – Records – dot – com. Or on Dave’s personal MySpace page. Tune in to: Prescription … Continue reading →

Banjo player and band leader Dave Evans is now home after quintuple bypass heart surgery and the installation of a pacemaker. Fans can send get-well messages through his record label, Rebel Records at Rebel – Records – dot – com. Or on Dave’s personal MySpace page. Tune in to: Prescription … Continue reading →

Banjo player and band leader Dave Evans is now home after quintuple bypass heart surgery and the installation of a pacemaker. Fans can send get-well messages through his record label, Rebel Records at Rebel – Records – dot – com. Or on Dave’s personal MySpace page. Tune in to: Prescription … Continue reading →

BEST OF MERLEFEST 2010 3-CD SET JUST $24.95!For this year’s MerleFest, we pressed a limited edition 3-CD pack of highlights from last year’s fest. We’re selling the leftovers for just $24.95, less than we charge for the CD-quality downloads. Artists include Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Lee … Continue reading →

BEST OF MERLEFEST 2010 3-CD SET JUST $24.95!For this year’s MerleFest, we pressed a limited edition 3-CD pack of highlights from last year’s fest. We’re selling the leftovers for just $24.95, less than we charge for the CD-quality downloads. Artists include Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Lee … Continue reading →

BEST OF MERLEFEST 2010 3-CD SET JUST $24.95!For this year’s MerleFest, we pressed a limited edition 3-CD pack of highlights from last year’s fest. We’re selling the leftovers for just $24.95, less than we charge for the CD-quality downloads. Artists include Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Lee … Continue reading →

The Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole today officially denied parole to one of the men responsible for the death of a Grand Old Opry star and his wife almost 38 years ago. John Brown and his cousin, Doug, shot and killed Dave “Stringbean” Akeman and his wife, Estelle, at … Continue reading →

The Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole today officially denied parole to one of the men responsible for the death of a Grand Old Opry star and his wife almost 38 years ago. John Brown and his cousin, Doug, shot and killed Dave “Stringbean” Akeman and his wife, Estelle, at … Continue reading →

The Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole today officially denied parole to one of the men responsible for the death of a Grand Old Opry star and his wife almost 38 years ago. John Brown and his cousin, Doug, shot and killed Dave “Stringbean” Akeman and his wife, Estelle, at … Continue reading →

There will be a gathering of Kenny Baker’s fans and friends in Nashville on Wednesday, August 3rd, to celebrate his life and accomplishments. It is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm, the location to be the Earnest Tubb Record Shop at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, Tn. 37214 (the Texas … Continue reading →

There will be a gathering of Kenny Baker’s fans and friends in Nashville on Wednesday, August 3rd, to celebrate his life and accomplishments. It is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm, the location to be the Earnest Tubb Record Shop at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, Tn. 37214 (the Texas … Continue reading →

There will be a gathering of Kenny Baker’s fans and friends in Nashville on Wednesday, August 3rd, to celebrate his life and accomplishments. It is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm, the location to be the Earnest Tubb Record Shop at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, Tn. 37214 (the Texas … Continue reading →

GUY CLARK RELEASES SONGS AND STORIES, AUGUST 16 ON DUALTONE MUSIC GROUP Live Album Includes “The Randall Knife,” “Homegrown Tomatoes,” “The Cape” With Stories and Insights At the tail end of his performance of “L.A. Freeway,” master songwriter Guy Clark pauses to share a memory from that time decades ago, … Continue reading →

GUY CLARK RELEASES SONGS AND STORIES, AUGUST 16 ON DUALTONE MUSIC GROUP Live Album Includes “The Randall Knife,” “Homegrown Tomatoes,” “The Cape” With Stories and Insights At the tail end of his performance of “L.A. Freeway,” master songwriter Guy Clark pauses to share a memory from that time decades ago, … Continue reading →

GUY CLARK RELEASES SONGS AND STORIES, AUGUST 16 ON DUALTONE MUSIC GROUP Live Album Includes “The Randall Knife,” “Homegrown Tomatoes,” “The Cape” With Stories and Insights At the tail end of his performance of “L.A. Freeway,” master songwriter Guy Clark pauses to share a memory from that time decades ago, … Continue reading →

Kenny Smith’s new “Guitar CD” is out after a lengthy time of fan anticipation.  This video was produced in mid stream of the recording process but the producers have promised that part two is coming soon.

Kenny Smith’s new “Guitar CD” is out after a lengthy time of fan anticipation.  This video was produced in mid stream of the recording process but the producers have promised that part two is coming soon.   READ MORE ABOUT KENNY SMITH’s NEW GUITAR CD Original Story:          Update:          About the … Continue reading →

Kenny Smith’s new “Guitar CD” is out after a lengthy time of fan anticipation.  This video was produced in mid stream of the recording process but the producers have promised that part two is coming soon.

DAILEY & VINCENT FIDDLE PLAYER, JESSE STOCKMAN, TEMPORARILY SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY Sawing on a fiddle every day, while bringing joy to the soul, is not without its physical risks.  Dailey & Vincent’s fiddler Jesse Stockman (pictured above at left) is currently under doctor’s orders to take a temporary break … Continue reading →

DAILEY & VINCENT FIDDLE PLAYER, JESSE STOCKMAN, TEMPORARILY SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY Sawing on a fiddle every day, while bringing joy to the soul, is not without its physical risks.  Dailey & Vincent’s fiddler Jesse Stockman (pictured above at left) is currently under doctor’s orders to take a temporary break … Continue reading →

DAILEY & VINCENT FIDDLE PLAYER, JESSE STOCKMAN, TEMPORARILY SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY Sawing on a fiddle every day, while bringing joy to the soul, is not without its physical risks.  Dailey & Vincent’s fiddler Jesse Stockman (pictured above at left) is currently under doctor’s orders to take a temporary break … Continue reading →

The 14th Annual Rainforest World Music Festival featured three days of music, dancing, workshops mad jam sessions and . . . Bluegrass by The Blue Canyon Boys! Friday night, The Blue Canyon Boys mixed it up with the soft, ethereal strings of the Sape, or Borneo boat lute, played by … Continue reading →

The 14th Annual Rainforest World Music Festival featured three days of music, dancing, workshops mad jam sessions and . . . Bluegrass by The Blue Canyon Boys! Friday night, The Blue Canyon Boys mixed it up with the soft, ethereal strings of the Sape, or Borneo boat lute, played by … Continue reading →

The 14th Annual Rainforest World Music Festival featured three days of music, dancing, workshops mad jam sessions and . . . Bluegrass by The Blue Canyon Boys! Friday night, The Blue Canyon Boys mixed it up with the soft, ethereal strings of the Sape, or Borneo boat lute, played by … Continue reading →

Four Songs from “Road Trip” Available For Radio Download, CD Release Party To Be Held In Nashville Art Gallery! C.W. Mundy will soon be celebrating the August 2nd release of his Moon Surf Records debut recording, Road Trip, an eclectic mix of original banjo-driven tunes with the acclaimed fine arts … Continue reading →

Four Songs from “Road Trip” Available For Radio Download, CD Release Party To Be Held In Nashville Art Gallery! C.W. Mundy will soon be celebrating the August 2nd release of his Moon Surf Records debut recording, Road Trip, an eclectic mix of original banjo-driven tunes with the acclaimed fine arts … Continue reading →

Four Songs from “Road Trip” Available For Radio Download, CD Release Party To Be Held In Nashville Art Gallery! C.W. Mundy will soon be celebrating the August 2nd release of his Moon Surf Records debut recording, Road Trip, an eclectic mix of original banjo-driven tunes with the acclaimed fine arts … Continue reading →

Ralph’s newest release, “I Think I Hear A Train” written by Tom T and Dixie Hall is now out on the Hall’s label, Good Home Grown Music” and they sent the following press release: HEY YOU ALL! “I THINK I HEAR A TRAIN” …must be Ralph Stanley II with his new … Continue reading →

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Nashville, Tenn.….Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says.  “As a bluegrass fan and fellow Kentuckian, it’s especially … Continue reading →

Nashville, Tenn.….Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says.  “As a … Continue reading →

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Nashville, Tenn.….Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says. “As a … Continue reading →

Free Downloads This is a brand new, newly rebuilt site so check back often for: Free Sheet MusicFree Video Lessons Also see the Lessons in the “Singles” section of Steve’s Store Guitar Tab Paper-Blank (9 KB) Mando/Fiddle Tab Paper – Blank (9 KB) Artist Website Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Free Downloads This is a brand new, newly rebuilt site so check back often for: Free Sheet MusicFree Video Lessons Also see the Lessons in the “Singles” section of Steve’s Store Guitar Tab Paper-Blank (9 KB) Mando/Fiddle Tab Paper – Blank (9 KB) Artist Website Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Free Downloads This is a brand new, newly rebuilt site so check back often for: Free Sheet MusicFree Video Lessons Also see the Lessons in the “Singles” section of Steve’s Store Guitar Tab Paper-Blank (9 KB) Mando/Fiddle Tab Paper – Blank (9 KB) Artist Website Tune in to: Prescription Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Niall Toner has been a Bill Monroe fan ever since the late 1950s, when as a young man in his native Dublin, he was introduced to Bill’s Bluegrass Music by the Son of a neighbor in Harold’s Cross, Fran O’Donnell. This early introduction led to a lifetime of devotion to this unique … Continue reading →

Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the release of Children Of The Mountain, the sophomore CD from Volume Five! Volume Five’s  strong vocals, dead-on harmonies, and precision picking make them one of the most exciting new “traditional” bands to hit the bluegrass scene in a long while. The band first gained national acclaim with their debut CD on Mountain Fever … Continue reading →