Bluegrass band news

With Grammy weekend fast approaching, a  number of bluegrass artists are preparing to make the trip to LA, hoping to come away with a trophy. To help fans follow them on their Grammy trip, the various members of Cherryholmes will be

Well... it's that time again. Doyle Lawson has a new band to introduce to the bluegrass world. In more than 30 years as a band leader, Lawson has seen more than a few musicians learn the ropes in his organization, and

Compass Records has signed The Gibson Brothers, and plan to release the band's next CD during Spring 2009. As with previous albums from Eric and Leigh Gibson, this next one will be heavy on their original songs. In addition to six

Steep Canyon Rangers have re-upped with Rebel Records, and will begin work on their fourth Rebel project later this month. They have tapped Ronnie Bowman again as producer, reprising his role in the success of the band's last project, Lovin' Pretty

We told you two weeks ago that Darren Beachley was leaving Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Now we hear from Darren that he has his new band ready to go - and quite a band it is. He is billing the show

Special Consensus mandolinist Ashby Frank has agreed to send us updates and photos from their current tour of Britain and Ireland. Ashby is unsure how much web access he will have during the tour, but promises to send his musings

Special Consensus mandolinist Ashby Frank has agreed to send us updates and photos from their current tour of Britain and Ireland. Ashby is unsure how much web access he will have during the tour, but promises to send his musings

When we interviewed Dailey & Vincent in Nashville during IBMA week last year, they were tight-lipped about their upcoming Rounder CD, Brothers From Different Mothers. They wouldn't even discuss the songs they had recorded, preferring to keep mum until closer

Blue Highway is marking 2009 as their 15th performing together as a band, and asking their fans and friends to join in the celebration. They played their first show as a band on December 31, 1994 and, amazingly enough, are still

Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out have signed with Rural Rhythm Records for their next CD. The band has been tracking at Greg Luck's studio and are hoping for a late spring or early summer release. Sam Passamano, President of Rural