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We all remember Andy Leftwich for his lengthy stint on fiddle with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder in the early 2000s. Or perhaps from his rich catalog of session work. Wherever we have heard him play, we surely didn't forget

Canadian fiddler, Gordie MacKeeman (also known by the stage name, Crazylegs due to his style of dancing) has released the first volume of Folk For Little Folk. Though the recording is primarily intended for a children's audience, MacKeeman has approached

Boston-based contemporary bluegrass band Mile Twelve has announced some big changes going forward. Founding member, fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hines, and mandolinist David Benedict, have announced their departure from the group. Bronwyn was named 2021 Fiddler of the Year by the IBMA membership

Carson Peters, known for his fancy fiddling with the band, Iron Mountain, is making a name for himself on the international television talent contest, NBC’s The Voice, for his singing skills. On the September 27 airing, the 17-year-old wowed all four

This story is a contribution from Tom Dunning, a photographer based in Edmond Oklahoma who enjoys music, especially bluegrass and roots music. He is a former newspaper reporter and communications director with a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Laura Orshaw with Dark Shadow Recording President Stephen Mougin Dark Shadow Recording in Nashville has announced the signing of bluegrass fiddler and vocalist Laura Orshaw to the label. Laura has been highly visible in recent years, first as fiddler its Alan Bibey

Stephen Burwell, fiddler with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and Haley Rhea were married on Saturday, September 18 at Foothills Farm in Cosby, TN. The late afternoon wedding had been scheduled as an outdoor affair, but heavy rain and soggy ground forced

I received this email from CBA Youth Coordinator/Honorary President Emerita and Darby Brandi which describes Tessa better than I can. "Dave, a great interview subject would be the young fiddle phenom, Tessa Schwartz, who is stepping down as Youth Ambassador in

Celebrated bluegrass fiddler Kenny Sidle died at home in his sleep on September 14 in his native Ohio. He was 90 years of age. Over a long life in music, which started at age 5 and continued well into his 80s,

Randall Franks, Howard H. Harris Chaiman & CEO, Katrina Nicolayeff 2021 Open Champion, and Ed Carnes Vice-Chairman & CFO Labor Day weekend is always a big one for bluegrass festivals and conventions, with many such events held all over the US on