Kentucky Educational Television, a statewide public TV network, will be descending upon Bluegrass Fan Fest in Nashville this year to film multiple episodes for their popular Jubilee program. The show features live performances of bluegrass and acoustic music, to date all filmed
Straight From Bluegrass Hill is the name of the debut album from North Carolina's Rockford Express. The band has been picking together for six years, growing out of a regular jam in Yadkinville, just west of North carolina's famed Research Triangle.
The Welfare Liners from Athens, GA have a new CD about to hit. Formed in 2010, the band's second album, High On A Hilltop, is due on September 18. But what really has the guys stoked right now is being featured in
Jimmy Gaudreau will be the guest on this morning's edition of Lonesome Pine RFD, airing on WFDU. The signal is available over the air at 89.1 FM in the New York City metro market, or online at www.wfdu.fm. Host Carol Beaugard will
We heard this morning from Ned Luberecki, noted banjo monster and radio host extraordinaire, with news about a new feature at SiriusXM, where he broadcasts regularly on Bluegrass Junction (Channel 61). The satellite radio company has been expanding its online offerings,
Congratulations to Josh and LeAnn Pickett, who are celebrating the birth of a son. Hudson Carter Pickett was born in Mt. Airy, NC at 5:37 a.m. this morning, weighing in at 7.5 pounds, stretching to 21 inches. Josh is the guitarist with
The C.F. Martin guitar company has generated quite a buzz in the six string community this past two months with the announcement of their new Retro Series acoustic/electric models. These are standard Martins, utilizing the new F1+ Aura pickup and
Matt Wallace has been announced as the newest member of The StillHouse Band, fronted by Mark Newton and Steve Thomas. A native of Knoxville, TN, Wallace has spent years working with a variety of bluegrass acts, including David Parmley, Paul Williams
We finally caught up with Tara Linhardt, who spearheaded yesterday's successful Guinness World Record attempt for the largest mandolin ensemble at the Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA. She tells us that while they made it over the top, beating the
So what happens when an enduring bluegrass institution grinds to a halt? In the case of J.D. Crowe & The New South, whose nearly 40 year run is coming to an end with Crowe's impending retirement, a new band is set
