Author: John Lawless

Larry Keel and Natural Bridge have released a new CD for 2009. Backwoods features 10 tracks, with 7 originals from the band, all performed in the high-energy, ultra-progressive style that is the hallmark of their popular live show. It features Keel on

We have noticed that a great many blogs have issued a list of predictions for the new year, touching on their individual areas of interest or expertise. Leaping gingerly onto the bandwagon, here are some predictions from Bluegrass Today, to be

When I was first learning to play bluegrass music back in the 1970s, I spent as much time around old time players as I did 'grassers. Though I never learned to play it in an authentic style, I have always

Blueridge Guitars is set to introduce a limited edition, signature model guitar for Larry Sparks, honoring a true trend-setter among bluegrass flatpickers. It will be designated as the Blueridge BR-3060, and styled after Larry's legendary early 1950's D-28, including the distinctive

Roger Siminoff has dedicated his life to the fretted string instruments we use to play bluegrass music. His work as a luthier - and as an instructor to other builders and repairmen - has been a valuable service to our

Our friend Ted Lehmann has posted several galleries of photos he took over the course of 2008 which we think our readers would enjoy. In addition to blogging about bluegrass, Ted also travels to festivals and shows all over the US

Happy New Year from all of us at Bluegrass Today! We would like to wish our readers all the best in the new year, while we strive to retain your support of our work online. When you need to make a bluegrass

The end of each year inevitably brings a plethora of countdowns and "best of" events in both television and radio. And bluegrass music is no different... Lee Michael Demsey has compiled his Top 40 Bluegrass Songs of 2008, which he will disclose

We've posted a number of times about US Navy Band, Country Current, which regularly includes professional bluegrass musicians. The band has maintained a bluegrass unit since 1973 when Bill Emerson joined on banjo. Bill led the band until his retirement in

Pinecastle Records has put together a DVD compilation from their many hours of live video footage, which they have released as Bluegrass Jamboree. The 60 minute DVD contains live performances from some of the top names on the label, including The