Darren Nicholson, mandolinist and vocalist with Balsam Range, has released a pair of singles in advance of an upcoming full-length solo project. Long known for his outsized personality and sense of humor, in addition to his demonstrated musical abilities, Darren introduces
The good folks at Rusty Knuckles, who you may recall for their leather guitar and mandolin straps, have also been making a wide variety of high quality, etched and engraved belt buckles. They make a wide variety of styles, some
HG Roberts, Sr., one of the original and most fervent backers of the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville died March 22 in Joelton, TN. He was 94 years of age. In addition to his vigorous and ongoing support of the
We reported last month on Crandall Creek, a West Virginia bluegrass band who performs regularly in the state, donating all the money they earn to regional charities. They started out more as a good-time group, getting together for fun, but
One of the things that make Thomm Jutz such an attractive songwriter in bluegrass is his ability to see American culture and history, especially that of the southern and Appalachian variety that informs so much of our music, with the
Pinecastle Records has released a music video today for the latest single from Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Bill Monroe's Ol' Mandolin. It carries the theme of their previous album, True Grass, and a return to the old time sound of
Mountain Fever Records has released a debut single from their upcoming album for Justin Moses. Justin is something of a bluegrass superman, playing all the instruments and singing all the parts, and having performed with a who's who of contemporary bluegrass
If you follow the restrictions and cancelations related to the spread of the corona virus in the US, you already know that things change very quickly in an environment like this. But we have an uplifting story to share about
Gary Brewer, and all his Kentucky Ramblers, are getting things ready for their big 40th Anniversary album and tour this year. Not many bluegrass artists make it to a 40 year career in our business, so it's really is a
The members of Sideline have created a video - while practicing appropriate social distancing - from the respective homes in North Carolina to speak to their fans about how the COVID-19 disease is affecting the band, and the bluegrass industry.
