Hawktail has been making waves in string music this past few years, for their adventurous explorations along the edges of the region where the experimental bluegrass and neo classical worlds collide. The innovative instrumental quartet melds their undisputed virtuosity into
When the National Medal for the Arts recipients line up this evening at The White House, legendary bluegrass and country artist Alison Krauss will be among the honorees. The Medal is the highest honor offered by the United States federal government
Kim and Joyce Kraemer Illinois grassers recall the festivals that ran in Naperville, starting in 1986. They were managed by Terry and Jan Lease, who retired from the bluegrass scene in 2014. The Leases had been active in promoting bluegrass events throughout
Virtuoso banjoist Robert Mabe has released a new single with a video this month, a set of three Irish fiddle tunes billed as Irish Medley #2. Included are his arrangements of Morrisons Jig, Banish Misfortune, and an unknown reel. Mabe is
The nominees have been announced this morning for the 2020 Grammy Awards. As always, the gala press conference dealt with the glitzy pop and rap stars that get all the attention, but our eyes were immediately directed to the all-important
Bonfire Music Group has announced today the signing of The Barefoot Movement to the label. A debut single is expected on Friday, with an EP to follow in February. The Movement is a four-piece string band who play an attractive mix
Fiddlin', the feature-length documentary film about the Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA, is now available on two major streaming services online. Both Amazon and iTunes have added the film to their catalog today, allowing viewers to either purchase or
Phil Leadbetter, veteran bluegrass reso-guitarist, is back in the hospital. This past few years has brought a great many health issues to bear on Phil's life, but he has so far beaten them all, including five bouts with cancer. This time
The Price Sisters have announced the hiring of Conner Steven Vlietstra to be their new, full-time guitarist. He has already done some shows with the band, but will begin his stint officially as soon as the girls get back from
Dark Shadow Recording has released a music video for the title track of Rick Faris' new CD, Breaking In Lonesome. It's the rarest sort of track in bluegrass, the cheerful breakup song. This one, a previous #1 hit on our Bluegrass
