We have a team on the ground at the 2012 Summer NAMM show, being held this weekend in Nashville. This annual event is the mid-year convention of the National Association of Music Merchandisers, where manufacturers, suppliers and anyone doing business in
IBMA has announced that Laurie Lewis and Del McCoury will be the hosts of the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Awards show on September 27 in Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The annual gala event features performances by the top artists in bluegrass music, along
The Clay Hess Band has announced the addition of John Meyer from Bolivar, MO as their new banjo player. He joins Clay on guitar, Irl Hees on bass, Ryan Moyers on mandolin and Brennan Hess on guitar. Just 19 years old, John
Breaking Grass has dropped a single from their upcoming album, three weeks ahead of its July 31 release date. The single is for the title track, Running With The Moon, written by guitarist and lead singer Cody Farrar. This is the
West Virginian Rachel Burge may not yet be a household name in the bluegrass community, but judging from her debut solo project, Don't You Worry About Me, that could be about to change. She serves currently as mandolinist with Mountain Fever recording artists, No
Our poll this week asks for your input on new music, specifically how you first become aware of it. Do you hear it on the radio, or at a live show? Do you read about it in a magazine, or online?
Bill Evans will be a guest on Wednesday morning's Katy Daley Show on WAMU's Bluegrass County. He'll be on with Katy at 9:00 a.m. to talk about his appearance at the 5th Annual Mike Seeger Old Time Banjo Festival at The
The International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, KY has just won a major vote of confidence from the city government. After a presentation this afternoon from IBMM Board Chairman, Terry Woodward, Mayor Ron Payne and the City Commissioners voted unanimously to
Kindred Records has announced the release of Not Looking Back, a new Gospel project from Kevin Carter & Full Assurance. This is the first recording from this Statesville, NC quartet, led by Kevin Carter on guitar and vocals. Full Assurance includes
Mountain Heart is taking a step up towards the big time. Their rowdy, hybrid show, which mixes elements of bluegrass, blues and rock music, will be represented by New Frontier Touring. They will continue to be managed by Brian Smith of
