Author: John Lawless

From Purdy, Missouri comes Route 3, the newest signees with Pinecastle Records, who have a debut single on the label released today. They have been a hot commodity in the Ozark region for some time, and are ready to make the

Marty Raybon has been absent from the bluegrass scene this past few years, spending his time on the road with a reunited Shenandoah, celebrating the 35th anniversary with the country group that brought him to worldwide acclaim. But his return

Billy Blue Records has a new single today for The Appalachian Road Show, who are certainly in the running for the most consistently interesting bluegrass act on the circuit right now. It's one written within the band which harks back

Pinecastle Records has released a music video for Kim Robins, based on the song Memories of an Angel from her current album, Leave the Porch Light On. It's a somber number, written by Daniel Salyer, which is perfectly encapsulated in the

The Analog club, located in the Hutton Hotel in midtown Nashville, has launched what they plan to be an ongoing commitment to host at least one bluegrass concert each month. The venue differs from other Music City show spots for bluegrass

Bonfire Music Group is trumpeting the imminent release of their self-titled project for Circus No. 9 with a bluegrass single, The Place That I Call Home. The song was written by mandolinist and vocalist Thomas Cassell with Jon Weisberger, and the lyrics

James Reams - photo by Rick Bowman James Reams, who had dedicated his entire adult life to writing, recording, and performing bluegrass, died on June 17 at his home in Arizona after a six month battle with cancer. He was 66

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the first batch of artists invited to showcase at the 2022 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC, September 27-29. These acts are chosen by an IBMA select committee who go through dozens

Appalachian Smoke is a relatively new bluegrass group from western North Carolina and Georgia, with a serious sound and some intriguing original material. While the members are still fairly young, they are all experienced players, singers, and songwriters with a

Kenny & Amanda Smith have a new single to share, All I Need, the second from their upcoming album for which it is the title track. This talented husband-and-wife duo has been entertaining bluegrass lovers for two decades, ever since Kenny