Author: John Lawless

Steve Martin just dropped us a line to let everyone know that he is setting aside discounted tickets for IBMA members on his upcoming string of dates with Steep Canyon Rangers. It has been remarked that ticket prices at the performing

In the midst of the announcement about World of Bluegrass moving to Raleigh in 2013, we didn't get to mention two new hires announced by IBMA last week. Katherine Coe has been brought in as Administrative/Media Assistant. This position, revised for

Alt-grass hero Keller Williams and the Travelin' McCourys have teamed up for a new album and a series of live shows this summer. Williams is well known to to grassers on the edge for his collaborations with such icons as String

Young Jessie Baker seems to be fitting right in on his new gig with Dailey & Vincent, finding a place for his many talents in their light-hearted and highly entertaining stage show. Just 21 years old, Baker has already done stints

More great photos from Frank Baker. Here are images he shot during Friday's shows at the Gettysburg Bluegrass festival last week.

For someone who has been so deeply involved in bluegrass Gospel for so many years, it seems hard to believe that Rhonda Vincent's upcoming live album, Sunday Mornin' Singin', will be her first all-Gospel release. Rhonda performed in her youth with

Thanks to all the readers who participated in our poll this past five days. We had asked for your feedback regarding the decision by the International Bluegrass Music Association to move its signature events, World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest

Bearfoot has released another music video from their current Compass CD, American Story. The guys and gals shot and edited it themselves, inspired by a trip through Montana to create a video for Todd Grebe's song, Midnight In Montana. It is

Pinecastle has signed Irish string band I Draw Slow to the label, and will release their Redhills album on August 7. Their music is an interesting mix of American and Irish folk styles, blending the traditional music of both cultures with

We are still awaiting Frank Baker's photos from this past weekend's Gettysburg festival, but Rhonda Vincent sent a couple along this morning. She captured this particularly well-dressed fan at her record table on Saturday afternoon. In addition to the two stage