• The IBMA CONTROVERSY

    I spoke to many International members at IBMA.  With the exception of one person, they all reported having a favorable response to both Rhonda's and Country Currents songs.  No surprise there though since both were extremely well received by the

  • Remembering Josh Graves

    I have never achieved fame for playing the dobro. But I shall never forget the first time I heard Josh Graves play. In 1960 I was a nine year old kid who came in the house one saturday afternoon. About that

  • IBMA Patriotic Concerns

    It is a sad, sad day when the world of bluegrass feels that performing a patriotic set might offend someone and should not be allowed. This nation should be able to demonstrate its pride yet still have friends abroad.

  • Great seeing you at IBMA

    It was great seeing you guys at IBMA. As usual, it was I've Been Mostly Awake! Thanks for doing such a great job posting the pictures, I am really please with how they came out. This is

  • An Evening at the Opry

    After a week that has been non-stop activity, the Grascals topped off this most memorable week with a trip to the Grand Ole Opry and an appearance at Fan Fest. The whole tv portion was devoted to bluegrass tonight and it was

  • Singing with Danny Paisley

    It was about 4:30 am on Thursday night after the awards show.  I was getting tired and about to pack it in for the night but decided with a few friends to go cruising the hotel one last time for

  • The Kruger Brothers with Michael Cleveland

    I was cruising around the Renaissance Hotel about 2:00 in the morning on Wednesday night looking for something cool.  Somebody introduced me to Mike Bucayu outside of the conference room on the second floor where Mountain Home records was showcasing

  • IBMA Week – It Ain’t Over yet!

    Now that another awards show has come and gone why not head out of the hotel/convention center for an evening of great Irish food and LIVE BLUEGRASS music. Mulligan's Pub and Restaurant at 117 2nd Ave N (just 3 blocks from the