Author: David Morris

When the definitive history of bluegrass music is written, Rounder Records will play a sizable role, and deservedly so. The label was at the center of many key events since its founding in 1970, from the recording of J.D. Crowe &

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards - photo © Frank Baker There was a sense of normalcy when IBMA's World of Bluegrass kicked off earlier this week in Raleigh. After COVID wiped out the in-person event

Crying Uncle performs during the 2023 Momentum Award presentations - photo © Frank Baker There's a cure for anyone who thinks bluegrass is on the verge of fading or becoming extinct: just attend the IBMA World of Bluegrass annual Momentum Awards

Matt Glaser delivers the Keynote Address at the 2023 World of Bluegrass - photo © Frank Baker Matt Glaser, artistic director of the Americans Roots Music Program at the Berklee College of Music, is a man on a mission. He shared his

John Miller could do just about anything when it came to bluegrass. He played guitar, mandolin, and upright bass. He sang lead and harmony parts. He arranged, produced, and wrote. And much of the time he did it while fighting cancer

Writers are always counseled to write what they know. That's not an issue for Irene Kelley, who has created a cabin industry of sorts out of writing songs about home, family, and her life. Her latest indie CD, Snow White

As the snow flies outside my studio window, and the pressures of unfinished tasks threaten to bring out the grinchiest of my Grinch-like qualities, I'm sitting here wearing a huge who-cares smile. Reality can wait until next week, maybe even

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