As Jason Fraley exits North Carolina's Deeper Shade of Blue, Milom Williams steps into his position as the band's new mandolinist and baritone singer. DSB's longtime lead singer and guitarist, Troy Pope, shared... "Jason stood beside me for 20 plus years. We
Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist with Deeper Shade of Blue, is stepping down from that position. "I've been seeking things out and praying about making the right decision," stated the Monroe, NC native in a phone interview. "It's been hard. I've
In perhaps the most obvious personnel move in bluegrass history, The Grascals have welcomed back founding member Jamie Johnson on guitar and vocals following the recent departure of Chris Davis. Johnson had been involved with the group going back to their
The whole bluegrass world has been anxiously awaiting news from Dale Ann Bradley, after her having suffered a heart attack following the World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh earlier this year. We heard from her yesterday, and she wanted to pass
Mississippi's Breaking Grass has been announced as the first signees of the newly-formed Hog Grass Entertainment agency, launched last week in Nashville by Ben Wilson on Paul Harris of The Cleverlys. The band is based around the singing and original music
Lorraine Jordan has announced the addition of Wayne Morris to Carolina Road on lead guitar. Wayne has worked with Lorraine in her other groups (Country Grass Band, Garrett Newton Band, CCR Tribute Band), and has a long history in bluegrass and
Perhaps the most difficult thing to do in the music world is keeping a successful band full of creative artists, singers, and songwriters together, especially as their prominence allows the individual members to consider striking out on their own. We've
A few weeks ago we shared the news that Anthony Howell was leaving his job with Williamson Branch. The young multi-instrumentalist had essentially launched his professional career with the Williamsons, where he primarily played banjo, but also supported the family
As the world finishes reopening after two years under a global pandemic, bands are gladly returning to the road playing live shows. New bands and new personnel are popping up as the bluegrass community strives for normalcy following their hiatus. Jeff
Jacob Eller has been announced as the new bass player with consistent bluegrass chart toppers Volume Five. Bluegrass fans know Jacob from his time on bass with Galax, VA group No Speed Limit, and with both Sierra Hull and The Church
