• In Memory of John: The John Hartford Stringband

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. As part of the Monday night IBMA Artist Showcase, the John Hartford Stringband took the stage to present songs from their new album

  • Brand New Strings: Firmly in the Tradition

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. The Monday night IBMA Artist Showcase featured Brand New Strings, a relatively new band (2008) who had their first release, "No Strings Attached,"

  • Dare to Be Different – Bell Buckle TN 9/26/10

    This post is a contribution from Terri Holloway, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See her profile here. This is the fourth year for this “different” festival (Dare To Be Different Showcase). The Bell Buckle Cafe and Banquet Hall opens up

  • American Revival Tour—The Home Stretch

    Casey Henry has agreed to send us occasional updates from The American Revival Tour, where she is performing with Dixie Bee-Liners. Also on the tour are Sierra Hull & Highway 111 and headliners Uncle Earl. Here is Casey’s report. Do you remember

  • American Revival Tour – Week 1

    Casey Henry has agreed to send us occasional updates from The American Revival Tour, where she is performing with Dixie Bee-Liners. Also on the tour are Sierra Hull & Highway 111 and headliners Uncle Earl. Here is Casey's report. The arrival of

  • Casey on the road with the Bee-Liners

    Casey Henry has agreed to send us occasional updates from The American Revival Tour, where she is performing with Dixie Bee-Liners. Also on the tour are Sierra Hull & Highway 111 and headliners Uncle Earl. Here is Casey's first report. I'm composing

  • Rounder Records Celebrates 40 Years

    Monday night fans and musicians filled the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville to help Rounder Records celebrate forty years in the record business. I really feel like we did help them, because the show was not only a concert,