Author: John Lawless

The IBMA has published the schedule for the Bluegrass Ramble after-hours showcase performances during the 2013 World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC. For the first time this year, these events will be held primarily off site, at a number of

The Steep Canyon Rangers have released a second teaser video in advance of their upcoming Rounder project, Tell The Ones I Love, due September 20. For anyone who feared that the Steeps would be abandoning their grassy roots, this bit from

Chris Thile shot a brief video interview for The Wall Street Journal (posted yesterday), in which he expounds on one of his favorite themes: good music is good music.

Rhonda Vincent & the Rage performed last night at the Food City Race Night event in Bristol, TN. As part of the fun, she and the Ragers had a chance to mingle with some of other assembled NASCAR and music luminaries.

I suppose fans of a band called Constant Change can't be surprised by new members. And this North Carolina outfit, who's been performing together since 2009, has a couple of new faces in the lineup. To the nucleus of founding member Clifton

WAMU's Bluegrass Country has announced their live broadcast schedule from next month's World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC. For four days during the big week for the International Bluegrass Music Association, Bluegrass Country will stream three hours of live

Every summer, folks in parts of southern California face the threat of wildfires, especially in rural areas. Homes, businesses and roads can quickly find themselves in jeopardy from fast moving fires when the weather is dry. Now, a fire being described

We've all heard tales of boredom on the road, and the clever and often ingenious ways that touring musicians find to occupy their down time. Experienced road warriors know that if you don't find something fun or productive to do

We got a note from Doyle Lawson this morning with some further news about his touring band, Quicksilver. “After about 4 years of playing guitar and then switching to bass, Corey Hensley has left the band to pursue other interests. Corey

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) has announced six finalists for their inaugural $10,000 band contest to be held during the FreshGrass festival September 20-22 in North Adams, MA. The bands fall within the festival's targeted demographic of bluegrass