For all you bluegrass fans in South Carolina, here's a bit of good news. WLSC in Loris, SC (25 miles from Myrtle Beach) recently changed hands, and the new owners are friends of bluegrass music. New studios are being constructed for
Author: Brance
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Bluegrass too depressing to be a state song?
For the last ten years, the state of Virginia has been without a state song. This proves to be a confusing situation for those in charge of sporting events and public inaugurations. The search for a new song has continually
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Gaither’s Country-Bluegrass Homecoming
This past week in Nashville a number of bluegrass and country acts came together to participate in the taping of the next Gaither Homecoming DVD. This time around it's country and bluegrass gospel music throughout. Of course, all the performances
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Bluegrass Blog on the radio this morning
Don't forget that our own John Lawless will be interviewed this morning on the Lonesome Pine RFD show, carried on WFDU 89.1 FM. The show broadcasts from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, and serves the New York City metro market.
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Clarence White in Acoustic Guitar Magazine
The latest edition of Acoustic Guitar Magazine features an article written by guitar master Scott Nygaard, entitled Flying High: Clarence White Feature Lesson. The article includes a good bit of historical information about Clarence, including his influences, and comments from some
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Dailey & Vincent: the CD
Every once in a while a CD comes along that just stuns me. Just before Thanksgiving the new CD by Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent landed in my mailbox. I had been anticipating this CD ever since Jamie told me
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Briefing dates set in Internet Radio Royalty Controversy
We covered this issue in some detail in the past, with a good deal of discussion taking place in the comments (here and here). The issue seems to have slipped off the radar lately, but the debate continues in the
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Sell your video in iTunes with TuneCore
It can be argued that a music video is a good promotional tool. And while that may be true, bluegrass artists seeking to get a video out to their fans have quite probably felt some frustration. Youtube and other online
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What are you thankful for?
On this wonderful fall morning in Virginia, John and I would like to extend a hearty Thank You to all who faithfully read Bluegrass Today. We love what we do, and we're thankful for the opportunity to pursue something we
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Thanksgiving Special: Anonymous 4, Darol Anger & Scott Nygaard
Anonymous 4 is quite probably unknown to many bluegrass fans. The reason for the anonymity (sorry, I couldn't help it) stems from the fact that the group is not bluegrass. It's composed of four, imagine that, women who normally sing