Author: David Morris

As Christmas approaches, it’s a good time to ponder what makes the perfect gift. One thing is certain: As my expiration date draws ever closer, I have a much different definition than I did as a kid. Back then, it was

John McEuen accepts a Distinguished Achievement Award from Jerry Douglas at WOB 2022 - photo © Frank Baker Another World of Bluegrass is in the books, the 10th held in Raleigh so far. For the second time in IBMA's visits to Raleigh,

Heidi Brooke is no stranger to music. Her mother, Jennifer Brooke, is married to songwriting fiddler and band leader Mike Mitchell. Together they run the Floyd Music School in Floyd, VA, and host occasional house concerts. And Heidi, 18, often accompanies

Lucy Khadder and David Morris with their red Chucks at World of Bluegrass (9/28/22) - photo © Jeromie Stephens Dr. Bobby Jones died 10 years ago. But his spirit lives on at IBMA's World of Bluegrass, in the hearts of many

Full Cord Bluegrass performs at the 2022 IBMA Momentum Awards (9/28/22) - photo © Frank Baker IBMA's annual Momentum Awards luncheon always serves as a powerful reminder that the future of bluegrass is in good hands. This year, as the pain

Craig Havighurst with Dale Ann Bradley and C.J. Lewandowski at the WOB Keynote Address - photo © Frank Baker Dale Ann Bradley grew up in a Primitive Baptist Church where her father was the preacher and musical instruments were not allowed. Then

Music is a salve, and the right music can fill you with hope and joy. That's exactly what Welcome to the Show from the Little Roy and Lizzy Show does. My first listen to this new CD from Mountain Home Music

Billy Strings is offering bluegrass fans a chance to help Kentucky flood victims and get something in return, but they have to act fast.   Through August 5, the young star is donating all proceeds from online merchandise sales to the

Like so many of us, in and out of bluegrass, the members of Unspoken Tradition had big plans for 2020, touring in support of, and planning their follow-up to, 2019's superb Myths We Tell Our Young. But COVID interrupted those plans,

After a six-year hiatus, the Doc and Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest ‘n Sugar Grove returns next month to the mountains of western North Carolina. The July 16 festival includes a lineup featuring The Del McCoury Band, Kruger Brothers, and Terry Baucom and