Author: John Lawless

The Bluegrass Blog is set to undergo some dramatic modifications this year, to which I have alluded in recent weeks. The changes are occurring as a result of the departure of my dear friend and founding co-blogger Brance Gillihan, and

Kenny Baker, perhaps the most celebrated fiddler in the history of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, died today at 1:30 p.m. (EDT) in Nashville, after suffering a stroke earlier this week. He was 85 years of age. For at least two

Darrell Webb has released a music video for the song Miner's Hell, included on the Bloodline album from The Darrell Webb Band (Rural Rhythm). It was shot and edited by Joe Denton of Broken Clarity Films, with assistance from Ron Dockery. Featured

Phil Bankester shared a couple of photos he took in Nashville at Thursday's Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman concert. The show featured Sam Bush and his crack band, with an opening performance from The Josh Williams Band. Phil tells us that Josh

Kenny Baker, perhaps the most celebrated fiddler in the history of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, died today at 1:30 p.m. (EDT) in Nashville, after suffering a stroke earlier this week. He was 85 years of age. For at least two

Bearfoot is giving away two free tracks on their Facebook page, both from their upcoming album, American Story, scheduled for an October release on Compass. Well, one is a track from the CD (When You're Away), and the other is a

If you follow the music scene that exists on the outer edges of bluegrass, acoustic, folk and Americana music, you are likely familiar with The Avett Brothers. What began as a trio with banjo prominently featured has developed into a

We just got a note from Carol Beaugard about this morning's edition of Lonesome Pine RFD on WFDU, broadcasting in the New York City market from Fairleigh Dickinson in New Jersey. "Donna Ulisse is going to be my special live phone

PBS has posted online video of the July 4 performance by Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers at the Capitol Fourth celebration in Washington, DC. They were given a lengthy spot on the program, and played three numbers before the

Writing yesterday about Mountain Heart singing The Star Spangled Banner at the Martinsville Speedway led me to this video of Dailey & Vincent's version at the 2010 CMA Music Festival. It was shot last summer, but Jamie said that he's just