Author: John Curtis Goad

  • Wood & Wire

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    Austin, Texas is known for its music scene – its official slogan is even “The Music Capital of the World.” With the long-running television program Austin City Limits taking place in the city, various types of traditional music have certainly

  • Time – The Kathy Kallick Band

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    A frequently discussed issue in the world of bluegrass is the lack of women who have made their mark on the genre over the years. While such award winners as Kristen Scott Benson, Dale Ann Bradley, and Rhonda Vincent have

  • Doctor’s Orders – Don Rigsby

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    Almost every fan of bluegrass music would agree that Ralph Stanley is a living legend. Going on seven decades in the music business, and one of the few 'first generation' bluegrass musicians still performing, Stanley has influenced countless other musicians

  • A 5-string banjo and a MoonPie

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    A few months ago we reported on a Johnson City, Tennessee-based band with a unique Kickstarter campaign in order to help them locate a solid means of transportation. Since that time, the Sons of Bluegrass have found a bus and

  • Bluegrass Weather Report – 5/17/13

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    Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with information about the Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass festival this weekend, and a quick guitar lesson.   And don't forget our Ugly Mandolin contest... Ugly Mandolin May will continue until the end of the month. We're not mocking anyone or anything;

  • On The Front Porch – Kenny Thacker

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    Many bluegrass musicians first developed their love of this genre from listening carefully to their grandparents and other relatives making music. Kenny Thacker is no different. On his latest release, On the Front Porch, this Kentucky-born pastor pays tribute to