One of the things that newly-minted bluegrass fans often mention after their first encounters is the informal and accessible relationship between the artists and their fans. It's a rare show where the performers don't make themselves available for a brief
Those of us who have been following bluegrass closely this past decade or so don't need an introduction to Rebecca Frazier, or her band Hit & Run. A multi-talented performer, Frazier (née Hoggan) had been out of the limelight this
The Grascals have released a video for Road To Milan, the lone instrumental on their new Mountain Home album, When I Get My Pay. It's a different sort of music video, following the band in the studio as they rehearse and
Russell Moore has announced the two newest members of IIIrd Tyme Out. Keith McKinnon is coming aboard on banjo, and Blake Johnson on bass. This was necessitated by the departures of both Steve Dilling and Edgar Loudermilk last month, both of whom had been
In addition to being an award-winning resonator guitarist, Phil Leadbetter was also one of the busiest booking agents in bluegrass prior to his cancer treatments starting in the Spring of 2011. He was the primary agent for J.D. Crowe &
Kenny & Amanda Smith have released a new single, just in time for Christmas. It's When Love Was Born, written by Bernie Herms, Mark Schultz, and Stephanie Lewis, and previously recorded by Schultz. The Smiths cut their version recently with Austin Ward on
Clay Hess has announced a couple pieces of news this week. First off, Zach Gilmer has joined his group on banjo. The young Virginia native had formerly worked with Gold Heart, Carrie Hassler, and Sierra Hull. Also, a release date has been
Banjoist Barry Crabtree has left The James King Band, with whom he had been touring since March of this year. James says that he has someone filling in this month, and will be trying out a number of possible replacements over
Fragment, one of the most popular central European bluegrass bands ever, is celebrating their 30th anniversary by doing a reunion tour. Bass player and vocalist Jana Mougin is chronicling their tour for us at Bluegrass Today. Day 5: November 27 Kaufbeuren,
Nothin' Fancy has another new project to close out 2013. In addition to a live concert DVD and a greatest hits CD over the summer, they now have a Christmas album to add to their catalog. A Nothin' Fancy Christmas offers
