Author: John Curtis Goad

In a recent conversation with Joe Mullins about his latest album, Let Time Ride, he told me, "I've never been more excited to lead a group of musicians than I am now." I have to say, I agree with those

There have been plenty of events in bluegrass music history that live on as legendary, even magical, moments when the genre was changed forever. From Earl Scruggs's debut at the Opry as a Blue Grass Boy to Carlton Haney's first

Michael Cleveland is generally associated with fiery, traditional-leaning fiddle playing - often the faster and more attention-grabbing, the better. While his latest album from Compass Records, Lovin’ of the Game, goes a long way to continue showcasing his expertise at

One of my hands-down favorite songs from the past year was Jr Williams’s Railroad Town Without a Train, the poignant story of the closing of the Clinchfield railyards in Erwin, TN. Written by Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz, the song

One of the brightest voices in bluegrass music in recent years has been Amanda Cook, who has continually offered fans a selection of well-written, thoughtful numbers that keep the radio waves hot. Now on her fourth full length project for

With so many bluegrass roots in states like Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee, many folks often forget that the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas have their own long-standing bluegrass traditions. One of the region's most well-known and respected artists is

With two IBMA Guitar Player of the Year trophies to his name, a passel of solo recordings, and a career spanning several decades, it would be hard for anyone to deny Jim Hurst's expertise on the guitar. His latest solo

It's been a minute since bluegrass fans have heard any true-blue recordings from Dan Tyminski. Though he's been touring with his own Dan Tyminski Band (an excellent, traditional-leaning group that you should definitely catch at a festival near you), and

The Lonesome River Band is truly a unique group in the world of bluegrass music. Having operated under the same name for over three decades, and with a trail of hits leading back to the early 1990s, they are arguably

For many banjo players, the gold standard of picks are vintage National fingerpicks, particularly ones like those from the 1940s and '50s that Earl Scruggs and others used to make bluegrass music history. While old Nationals can be found for