Carl White, former bass player and sometime drummer with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, has been announced as the newest member of Monroeville. He will contribute vocally and on other instruments as well, while also assuming the position of senior statesman
There’s a lot going on in Missy Raines’ life these days. She’s in the studio with her band, The New Hip, working on a new album called New Frontier. Plus, she’s in the middle of a Kickstarter campaign to help pay
Paul Knight is the best soundman on the west coast, and maybe beyond. I first knew him as a bassist, and I believe that is what he would call himself first. He is the bassist for Peter Rowan, as well as
Matt Wallace has been announced as the newest member of The StillHouse Band, fronted by Mark Newton and Steve Thomas. A native of Knoxville, TN, Wallace has spent years working with a variety of bluegrass acts, including David Parmley, Paul Williams
Ever since this site was launched, back in the days of The Bluegrass Blog, we have highlighted the theft of musical instruments whenever they come to our attention. Having a beloved instrument stolen is among the most personal violations a picker
Our poll this week is bound to generate some sparks. We want to know which instrument in Bill Monroe's original bluegrass band most epitomizes bluegrass music. Is it the beloved, all-powerful, everybody-loves-it 5 string banjo, or one of those other supporting
Brian Vance with D'Addario spent a few minutes with us during the Summer NAMM show earlier this month. He gave a quick run-down of the various strings and accessories for the bluegrass market. http://vimeo.com/46123153
Summer can be the hardest time to get things done. Anyone who can looks for time to get away, and even those of us left at work can be distracted by sunny skies, warm temperatures and dreams of next month's
Tyler Griffith has been announced as the newest member of Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. Tyler will play bass and add harmony vocals. Like so many bluegrass pickers, Tyler grew up in a family rich with music, and is comfortable on a
James King Band bass player Eddie Biggerstaff will be taking a few weeks off the road this month. He is recovering from back surgery July 3, and should return to the band in a few weeks. Jason Moore will reprise his
