Author: John Lawless

Mandolin hero and jam grass senasation Sam Bush has just launched a new web site. The URL hasn't changed (www.sambush.com), but the look and structure of his online home has been heavily modified, with some new features added. As you would

We told you last week that the new IIIrd Tyme Out CD, Round III at the MAC, was due for release in a matter of days. It has made its debut on the band's web site, with audio samples and

Nashville-based Vietti Foods Company is using the hot sounds of bluegrass and country artists to supplement the marketing of their spicy canned Vietti Chili brand. Cherryholmes, The Grascals and The Isaacs are involved in this promotion, along with Pat Flynn,

Bobby Osborne is on the cover of the new issue of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine, in the mail now to subscribers. The title, and the theme of the article is On His Own, referencing Bobby's having embarked on a career as

Billboard Magazine is reporting that Nickel Creek will put the band into "an indefinite hiatus in late 2007." From the article on the Billboard site: "After seven years straight of touring and three records behind us, it's in our best interest to

We expect that readers of Bluegrass Today know Sammy Shelor as the award-winning banjo player and manager of Lonesome River Band. Some may be aware of his work with the state of Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, more commonly known as

The staff and management of Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend have announced that their annual youth scholarship has been named in honor of Charlie Derrington. Charlie was a valued, long-time employee of Gibson, who sponsors the scholarship, and a friend to Roanoke

Our apologies to anyone who tried to visit Bluegrass Today on Sunday, and was unable to reach us. Those issues have been resolved. We are still finishing some major software and domain upgrades, however, and may be a bit late

Rob and Lisa McCoury celebrated the birth of their second child, and first son, just a few days ago. Del Mercer Davis McCoury was born on August 23, at 8:47 a.m. Congratulations to the happy parents, and the whole McCoury

Earl Scruggs is on the cover of the September/October issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles, now on its way to subscribers. The magazine features a lengthy, personal interview with the legendary father of bluegrass banjo, where he talks about a