Blane and Ayden Young, The Brothers Young - photo courtesy of Melissa Young This profile of rising bluegrass artists The Brothers Young is a contribution from David Woodson. It initially appeared October 31 on his blog, DJ Dave's Musical Musings, where
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Photos from Hulaween with Sam Grisman and Greensky Bluegrass
Greensky Bluegrass at Hulaween in Live Oak, FL (10/27/24) - photo © Corey Johnson-Erday Our friend Corey Johnson-Erday with Tune Ridge Media traveled down to north Florida for last month's Hulaween festival at the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.
Salmon Lake Park Labor Day Festival move pays off
Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show at the 2024 Salmon Lake Park Fall Bluegrass Festival After 47 years of an annual Labor Day Bluegrass Festival, the owners of Salmon Lake Park in Grapeland, TX, took a chance on moving the date
Earle Wheeler passes
This remembrance of bluegrass and gospel legend Earl Wheeler is a contribution from Randall Franks, a former bandmate of Wheeler's in The Marksmen Quartet. Franks is also noted as a fiddler, author, and actor. American music singer Dr. Earle Wheeler, 84, (1940-
Headin’ Home Fest 2024 finishes up the week
Warren Blair with Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road - photo courtesy of Headin' Home Saturday at Headin' Home Fest 2024 was one for the books! Another slow jam class led by Patrick Russell opened up the day, followed by a set
Friday at the 2024 Headin’ Home Fest
Leo Lindblom with Little Roy Lewis at the 2024 Headin Home Fest - photo courtesy Headin' Home Friday at the 3rd annual Headin' Home Fest was another full day of music, memories, and smiling faces in Swainsboro, Georgia. The day kicked
Headin’ Home Fest ’24 kicks off in Georgia
The Brothers Five at Headin' Home Fest 2024 - photo courtesy of Headin' Home The 3rd annual Headin' Home Fest has kicked off in Swainsboro, Georgia! Hosted by the family band Headin' Home, the five-day festival is held at The Georgia
Reed Martin passes
This remembrance of banjo player Reed Martin, who died on September 30 in Potomac, MD after a long stint with Alzheimer’s Disease, is a contribution from his friends and family. He was 78 years of age. Reed Martin was one of
2024 Trafaria Bluegrass Report
Fado N' Grass at the 2024 Trafaria Bluegrass church stage - photo © Raul Costa This report on coastal Portugal's Trafaria Bluegrass is a contribution from Andre Dal. Trafaria Bluegrass 2024 was a huge success. The third edition of the only Portuguese
Chris Warner: What Jimmy Martin taught me
This recollection of Jimmy Martin's lessons to his heralded banjo player Chris Warner is a contribution from Thomas Cook. Chris is widely regarded as one of the finest exemplars of the Jimmy Martin style on banjo, behind only J.D. Crowe