Bass

Hammertowne has announced a happy reunion within the band. Bassist Bryan Russell, who played with them for five years until he developed issues with his left arm and hand in 2019, is returning to the group. Dave Carroll, who heads up

The Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced the hiring of two touring professionals in the bluegrass world to positions on their faculty. Dan Eubanks, bassist with Special Consensus, and Aynsley Porchak,

At first glance, it might seem that a bluegrass album built around the bass would suggest a limited appeal. So credit Jeff Picker — an apt name, by the way — for imbuing an array of tones and textures into

Here's an interesting live video from Nashville bassist, Jeff Picker, recorded with two of his picking buddies, Dominick Leslie on mandolin, and Jake Stargel on guitar. In normal times, Jeff plays bass with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and works sessions

We have had occasion to remark more than once over the years that a welcome change we've noticed in the bluegrass world was the regular inclusion of trained bassists in younger bands. Many a fine musician over the years has

The Larry Stephenson Band has announced the addition of a new member, with Benjy Jones joining the group on bass. Stephenson has built a solid bluegrass career based on his remarkable tenor singing voice, a reputation for fielding a solid band,

Curt Love of Oakboro, NC has been named as the new bass player for Junior Sisk. He comes highly recommended by a group of loyal fans in the central part of the state, who have been following this young man's

Terry Poirier, bass player with The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, has announced that he is leaving the band and coming off the road. A Canadian by birth, Terry has been living in Kentucky since 2009. Upon arrival in Lexington from

Monroeville has announced the addition of bassist Kyle Dillow to the group. A native Virginian, Kyle now lives in east Tennessee where the band is based. Bluegrass fans may have seen Dillow on stage previously with Cane Mill Road. It's been an

Volume Five has solidified its 2020 lineup, bringing Kameron Keller in on bass to complete this season's lineup. The east Tennessee native has been a fixture in the bluegrass scene for at least a decade, having worked lengthy stints with Junior