While preparing for the National convention of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America next month in Nashville, we should mention that the organization held a regional convention and awards presentation earlier in January. The 41st Annual Midwest Awards Show
The nominees have been announced for the 41st annual Bluegrass Music Awards by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music for America. Winners will be selected by a vote occurring during the SPBGMA convention in Nashville, February 5-8, and announced during
We have learned that prominent festival promoter John Hutchinson passed away earlier this afternoon. Along with his wife Fern, John ran the Central Virginia Bluegrass Festival in Amelia, VA since 1979. He was 83 years old. John had suffered a stroke in
Members and followers of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America are probably aware of the fact that SPBGMA founder Chuck Stearman has been in declining health, and that the activities of the organization have been circumscribed this
Grady Andrew Bullins died Monday (3/17/14) in Stokes, NC at 82 years of age. He had performed with Charlie Monroe many years ago, and later with Roy McMillian and High Country, Cecil Hall and the Dominion Bluegrass Boys, and Southern Partners. More
I'd just like to go on record as saying that I love the SPBGMA weekend in Nashville, and this past weekend's event was another good one. There's really a lot to love, from the obscure acronym (understood only by insiders), to
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with his final report from SPBGMA 2014, including a stop at the Bluegrass Bus Museum for a demonstration of the Bill Monroe whirligig.
During this past weekend's SPBGMA convention in Nashville, High Fidelity was named the winner of their annual International Band Championship. The band consists of Corrina Rose Logston on fiddle, Jeremy Stephens on guitar, Kurt Stephenson on banjo, Vickie Vaughn on bass, and Daniel
The 2014 awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass of America were announced this evening in Nashville as the Grand Finale of their 31st annual National Convention. Hosts Rarely Herd oversaw trophy distribution in 23 categories amidst performances from
Here's our Very Special Correspondent with a day two report from SPBGMA 2014.
