Author: Chris Jones

Don’t they know…?

I got a wide range of response to my suggestion that the world was going to be ending during the IBMA…

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The end of the World (of Bluegrass)!

I can’t delve too far into the specifics of it, but apparently the world is ending at the end of the…

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Songs to skip at your next gig

I’ve mentioned this before, but I have a theory that a sizable chunk of modern bluegrass fans aren’t listening to the…

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Virtual reality, songwriter edition

I never thought I’d find myself discussing video games in this space; I’m really more of a pinball guy, which I…

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Raw, Rested, and Ready

The recording of bluegrass music, both in the studio and in live performance has undergone a lot of changes in the…

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Where all the bears are friendly

Joe Lurgio recently contributed a thoughtful guest editorial about the stagnant nature of the IBMA Awards with suggestions about what might…

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Post Literalism in bluegrass music

I think we may have a small problem in our world with bluegrass fundamentalism. I’m not referring to the desire on…

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Could you repeat the question?

Greetings from New Haven, Connecticut, or at least that’s what the sign said on the exit. I’m here for the Podunk…

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Are you my Fearless Leader?

There are at least a few different categories of bluegrass band leader personalities. All have their good and bad points. There…

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Theme Time and other radiophonic devices

I have tended to shy away from themes in my radio work. With the classic bluegrass show I do for SiriusXM…

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#1 Bluegrass Music Charts

Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music

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