Although I’ve heard quite a few great albums this year, from both new and established artists, one of the strongest and most enjoyable is the newest release from Richard Bennett, In the Wind Somewhere. On this, his second project for
Author: John Curtis Goad
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Nashville – The Osborne Brothers
Although today, the Osborne Brothers are often recognized as symbols of traditional bluegrass, during much of their recording career, they were some of the most adventurous artists in the bluegrass world. They were using country instruments – electric bass, drums,
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Bluegrass Weather Report – 12/9/14
Here's our Very Special Bluegrass Correspondent with this week's Bluegrass Weather Report, looking at the Christmas in the Smokies festival in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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Behind The Mic with Daniel Mullins
There was little doubt that Daniel Mullins would one day host a radio show. While he might be best known to Bluegrass Today readers for his album reviews, holiday playlists, and other, often-humorous, contributions here, he is also a third-generation
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Bluegrass Weather Report – 11/25/14
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with this week's Bluegrass Weather Report, looking at this Thanksgiving weekend's South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Behind The Mic with Jerry Eicher
Close your eyes and imagine this: an upright radio with a big round dial on the front, with fiddle tunes coming through the speakers. A family gathered around it in the living room, waiting for their favorite song to come
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Bluegrass Weather Report – 11/18/14
Heres our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with this week's Bluegrass Weather Report, looking in on the big doin's this in Withlachochee, FL.
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Behind The Mic with Tim Carter
Most, if not all, bluegrass DJs have a serious, longstanding love of the music they spin on the radio. They’re devoted to the music and the musicians, and sometimes even a certain style of bluegrass. However, for many broadcasters, the
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Bluegrass Weather Report – 11/11/14
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with this week's Bluegrass Weather Report, looking at the Four Corners States Bluegrass Festival in Wickenburg, AZ.
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Behind The Mic with Richard Gordon
One of the few places you can hear bluegrass music on the radio today in many cities is on college or university radio stations that are generally staffed by students, professors, and community volunteers. DJ Richard Gordon has a lot