• Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies 2017

    David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition at the 2017 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Bill Warren Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies 2017 opened on high notes Wednesday evening. Royce Jordan, promoter Lorraine Jordan’s father, is back at the helm

  • Mitch Meadors to Caney Creek

    Ohio based Caney Creek has had a change in the lineup as long-time mandolin player, Dave Prater, has announced he will be retiring from the band. Dave had this to say on his Facebook page: "I have come to the decision, after

  • Ralph Paige passes

    It is with great sadness that the Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association announces the passing of Ralph Paige, who died on October 24, 2017. Ralph was a pioneer in Michigan’s bluegrass music. He was a founding member of the R&L Express,

  • Friday at Nothin’ Fancy 2017

    Little Roy & Lizzy at the 2017 Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Friday was another beautiful day at the Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival. “Sweet Brenda” has handled the evening MC work, and Calvin (aka Him) has handled

  • 17th Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival in VA

    The 17th Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival kicked off with a great potluck supper. Anyone that left hungry did so willingly! Mike Andes, Christopher Sexton, and Caleb Cox of Nothin’ Fancy opened the evening with a stirring acapella version of the National

  • Saturday at Mansfield Jamfest

    Chris Smith highlights young grassers at the 2017 Mansfield Jamfest - photo © Bill Warren Saturday at the Mansfield Jamfest was another perfect weather day for an outdoor festival in Ohio. Chris Smith kicked off the day with his kid’s performance.