Clay Hess

When Clay Hess launched his record label, 7flat Records, he really intended it for distributing the music he would record with his own Clay Hess Band. But thinking more about it recently, he began to believe that he should use the

The Clay Hess Band has released the first single from their upcoming album, coinciding with the band's appearances at the SPBGMA conference this weekend. They've chosen a country classic from Kitty Wells, Cold and Lonely (Is The Forecast For Tonight), and

Pinecastle Records has signed bluegrass singer, songwriter, and powerhouse flatpicker Clay Hess to the label. A new record with his Clay Hess Band is expected in 2018. Hess has been known as a guitar phenom for the past 20 years, hitting

The Clay Hess Band has announced that Brady Wallen will begin touring with them on banjo, effective immediately. Brady is from Williamsburg, KY, and is currently studying in the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State

Thanks to Stacey Wright, who captured these images at last weekend's Miami Valley Brewfest in Miamisburg, OH. This was their second year for the festival, organized by Max Nunery with The Repeating Arms. Stacey says it has rained both years at the Brewfest,

Clay Hess and Tim Shelton, a pair of noted Ohio grassers, have announced their intention to tour together in 2017. They are setting to work now on a new recording, and are accepting dates for next year now with their

The Clay Hess Band will have a new look for the 2016 season. Nick Keen left the group in 2015, to be replaced by Dustin Frame on mandolin. Clay has also brought Ray Cossin in to play fiddle. Both should be familiar faces

I have found that while what happens on the stages and showcases is definitely an important part of IBMA, but I think many folks will tell you that a lot of the magic happens here in small rooms and with

Most of us know how difficult it can be to establish a career in music, and it's no easier for bluegrass acts than it is for anyone else. For a young female vocalist trying to raise a new family at the

As a Bluegrass Today reviewer – not to mention as a bluegrass fan in general - I listen to a lot of music throughout the year. Most of it’s good, some of it’s not so good, but a few albums