Author: Richard Thompson

Alison Krauss at the White House

This morning’s edition of the Washington Post has a review and pictures taken at yesterday evening’s hour-long concert at the White…

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Bluegrass in Nashville: A Picker's Paradise

Monday’s Washington Post included a special feature by Jedd Ferris, who explores the bluegrass scene in and around Nashville. Ferris, the…

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Honoring Lester Flatt in Congress

U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis of Tennessee has introduced a resolution honoring Lester Flatt. On June 25 Mr. Davis, supported by 10…

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Jesse McReynolds is 80 today

Jesse Lester McReynolds, mandolin player extraordinaire, celebrates his 80th birthday today (7/9/09). Born in Coburn, Virginia, McReynolds, known for his innovative…

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Bill Harrell – A Look Back

As reported earlier veteran singer/multi-instrumentalist Bill Harrell passed away on June 24 at his home in Davidsonville, Maryland. He had suffered…

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Steve Martin on PHC

Steve Martin will appear on the season finale of A Prairie Home Companion on Saturday, June 27. As has often been…

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Bluegrass Nights 2009

Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs are among the performers scheduled to appear during the forthcoming Bluegrass Nights Series at The Ryman….

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Mac Wiseman – Bluegrass Hits and Heartsongs

One of the recent new releases from Rebel Records is Mac Wiseman’s Bluegrass Hits and Heartsongs (REB CD 7523). The 14…

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Hall Of Fame continues fight for Monroe’s mandolin

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum continues with its fight to keep Bill Monroe’s mandolin. According to a report…

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Flatt and Scruggs blog

Tom Thomas, the President of the Flatt and Scruggs Preservation Society, has announced the creation of a blog that will naturally…

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#1 Bluegrass Music Charts

Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music

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