Author: John Lawless

Here's a new video from Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, shot recently in Nashville at The Hot Seat. It's the title track from their current self-titled album on Pinecastle. The video was directed by Grant Claire and edited by Lauren Baggett. Enjoy!  

Better Than Blue is the new new single, out today, from Trinity River Band. The family bluegrass group from North Florida had recently signed with Orange Blossom Records, and this is their first release together. The band is fronted by Sarah Harris

And speaking of Dave Adkins... He will be joining Judith Burnette tonight (3/11) on WBRF (Classic Country 98) in Galax, VA to talk about his new CD, Nothing To Lose, which was released today. Dave will be on during the 8:00

Rhonda Vincent has unveiled the latest iteration of the Bluegrass Express, her tour bus which also serves as a rolling billboard for both her and Martha White. Actually, it's not really a new bus, but a new graphic wrap, celebrating the

The Steel Wheels have always lived somewhere between bluegrass and Americana. Some of their music has an old time vibe, while some references idioms from rock or alternative country. Their upcoming single release, We've Got A Fire, finds them working an

Tribute or themed bluegrass festivals have become quite popular of late. Many touring bands serve as hosts at weekend events, and some are held in honor of icons of the music, like A Lester Flatt Celebration held annually in Sparta,

Class Act Entertainment has announced the signing of Blue Moon Rising for exclusive representation. The band consists of Chris West on guitar, Brandon Bostic on reso-guitar, David Mowell on mandolin, Travis Anderson on bass, and Rusty Ferrell on banjo. Their 6th CD,

On several occasions we've covered the history of bluegrass in Baltimore, MD. Prominent artists have lived and plied their trade there, from Earl Taylor and Walter Hensley through Del McCoury and Mike Munford, the reigning IBMA banjo player of the

Saturday afternoon turned sunny and warm for the last day of the Newell Lodge Festival. Frances Mooney and Fontanna Sunset kicked the day off, and were followed by the Amanda and Scott Anderson Band. Amanda is another of the fine young

Deering has introduced a new item for banjo players, a custom-gauged set of Terry Baucom strings. This set is what might best be called medium-light, or heavy top, light bottom in guitar parlance. The first and 5th strings are heavier than