Author: John Lawless

Here's Act II from the Bluegrass Babies, a clever animated video from British children's book illustrator Caroline Roberts and Paul Castle of The Rosinators. Our readers loved their first video, and if you have small children (or grandchildren), they

Steve Martin graces the cover of the October issue of Bluegrass Unlimited, being mailed to subscribers this week. The hilarious image is one that Martin had considered for the cover of his new banjo CD, The Crow. Inside the magazine is

Adam Steffey will be hosting a special CD release event this evening in Nashville - and we are all invited! The CD, One More For the Road, was released on Tuesday and Sugar Hill and BMI have teamed up to sponsor

With IBMA's big week approaching, a lot of folks have been wondering how much the down economy will affect attendance and exhibitors this year. Their annual World Of Bluegrass trade show, Awards Show and Fan Fest serve as the primary

Terry Baucom has announced that he will be leaving Dale Ann Bradley's band to focus on a number of other performing opportunities for 2010. He will continue to play banjo on the Mountain Heart with Tony Rice shows, and will also

Mastershield Records has released a second volume from Bill Yates where he reprises some of the classic songs from The Country Gentlemen. Bill was a member of the band for 20 years, and his first Country Gentlemen tribute CD was

In addition to preparing for IBMA, WAMU's Bluegrass Country host Katy Daley has several big interviews on tap this week during her morning show. This morning (9/23) at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), Katy will speak with Valerie Smith about her 3rd annual

Here's some more info on the upcoming Del McCoury Band CD, Family Circle. It's due for release October 27 on Del's McCoury Music label, recorded with his regular band - sons Rob on banjo and Ronnie on mandolin, with Jason

The Bankester Family is one of 13 acts invited as an official showcase artist for next week's World Of Bluegrass in Nashville. To take full advantage of this opportunity, they have timed the release of their first music video for

Since 1992, Kirk and Becky Brandenberger have managed Prime Cuts Of Bluegrass, a radio marketing and promotion service specializing in bluegrass music. Six times each year, a new volume of Prime Cuts has been delivered to hundreds of program directors and