• Russell Johnson to lead UNC bluegrass band

    The Music Department at the University of North Carolina has announced the creation of The Carolina Bluegrass Band, open to all students enrolled in classes at their primary Chapel Hill campus. It's part of the newly-created Bluegrass Initiative within the Department

  • New CD from The Grass Cats

    The Grass Cats, a North Carolina band long associated with the original music of Russell Johnson, have announced the imminent release of a new CD. This will be their 8th album for New Time Records. The Mountains My Baby And Me

  • New CD from Russell Johnson

    North Carolina singer, songwriter and mandolinist Russell Johnson has a new CD, Anytime Anyplace But Only You. Russell is well-known in bluegrass circles for his lengthy stints with two popular bands, New Vintage and The Grass Cats. Members of both outfits