Author: John Lawless

We just received this update from the folks who manage Ernie Thacker's web site. See our earlier post about his recent serious accident. Sunday, April 23, 2006 A Letter from Ernie's Family We would like to let everyone know that Ernie is

We just heard from Rob Ickes that Three Ring Circle recorded an interview and a live performance last week for Kyle Cantrell's Studio Sessions program on XM Satellite Radio. Kyle's show, Bluegrass Junction, is found on XM Channel 14, and

The folks at Mountain High Bluegrass Association asked us to mention that the 2006 edition of The Bluegrass Guide is available. The Guide contains an extensive list of festivals and bluegrass events, as well as band profiles, and is published

We've heard from several more bluegrass bands and artists who have set up music sites at MySpace.com. Check them out: The Gibson Brothers Ali Shumate The Fabulous Bagasse Boyz Jake Schepps Ivan Rosenberg Abigail Washburn Drew Emmitt Band Important note! If you want to send us your MySpace info,

A new music download service has been launched, run by a team of audio professionals who are also committed festivalgoers. FestivaLink.net was formed to find a way to offer high quality, legal audio downloads of live shows, recorded at major

We have learned that the IBMA Board of Directors has agreed to change the Fan Fest from a three day event, to something closer to two and a half. Typically, this festival, which serves as a fundraiser for their Bluegrass

We just got a note from Justin Moses, informing us that he has rejoined Blue Moon Rising. When I first heard the band (showcasing at IBMA several years ago), Justin was their banjo player. He left not long after that,

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the showcase acts for 2006 World Of Bluegrass. These acts will perform before the decision makers in bluegrass music, expected to include more than 2,000 music industry professionals from all over the

We made reference in a recent post to the many concerts, festivals and other events associated with the 9th Annual European World Of Bluegrass, held May 25, 26 and 27 2006 in Voorthuizen, The Netherlands. This festival and trade

The next episode of the popular PBS live music series, Austin City Limits, will be a rebroadcast of a performance by Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. This program, which was recorded in 2005 and debuted last October,