Author: Brance

Who's got the biggest banjo? That's not something you see being hashed out by banjo players around the world. Volume sure, but not size. Keith Herendon however, decided that bigger was better when it came to banjos. So he built an

Mac Wiseman has been a little out of pocket lately due to a broken leg, but after his doctor gave him an "all clear" report, he called up his buddy Wichita Rutherford. Mac called and asked if I would give him

Strings magazine has just released a nice profile piece on fiddler/violinist Mark O'Connor. The article only briefly covers O'Connor's past, with the bulk of the content focused on his current and future projects. Among these are his continued involvement with music

The UK, all banjo band WeBanjo3, which sometimes includes 4 banjos, is looking for a new logo. They are conducting the search via design marketplace website 99Designs.com. Designers can create and upload a design to be entered in the search. The

If you're into bluegrass and acoustic music, and fishing, then here's an album for you. Being a fishing enthusiast myself, I thought it was worth sharing. This is the second in the series, hence the title, Fishing Music II. The CD

Wichita Rutherford has invited Sam Bush to co-host his Sirius radio show, The Grand Old Time Machine, this week. The last time this duo worked together was the year Bush hosted the IBMA Award Show with Wichita co-hosting via video. Wichita

As most of you are already aware, our fine city (The City of Bluegrass) has experienced a bit of unrest for the last several months. Folks just aren't getting enough bluegrass to satisfy them. Our intrepid Mayor of Bluegrass, Wichita Rutherford,

Colby Laney is a student in the bluegrass music program at ETSU in Johnson City, TN. He plays in the young bluegrass band Next Best Thing. Tim Stafford was kind enough to loan Colby a CA guitar for his use

Never one to rest on past accomplishments, Chris Thile is forging ahead into new territory once again. This coming Sunday, July 19, Thile will perform as a soloist with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, in Interlochen, Michigan. They will be performing

Update: I've corrected the time for Tuesday's show. It's 3pm EST. Our favorite Bluegrass time traveler, Wichita Rutherford, has brought yet another day under his control. Formerly Wichita had Friday and Saturday nights under his control, broadcasting his bluegrass music program,