Author: Richard Thompson

Many of the early bluegrass songs came from the Carter Family repertoire and that material continues to be endearing. The family story and that of their music is fascinating and has already been the subject of three books; John Atkins’ The

What did all the Nashville bluegrass pickers do on returning from attendance at Bill Monroe’s funeral in 1996? They did what they always do; got together and played a little bluegrass music. The likes of Roland White, Mike Compton, J T

New England bluegrass and traditional country music stalwart Allan 'Mac’ McHale passed away last night (November 11) in Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, following a heart attack. Allan F. McHale was born in May 11, 1932 in Bangor, Maine,

Donna Ulisse is to play on WDVX's Blueplate Special on Friday (9 November) from noon to 1:00 p.m. (EST). The show broadcasts in east Tennesse at 102.9 FM, and worldwide via live online streaming. The singer songwriter, who was nominated for

On this day in 1968 ………. On November 6, 1968, Angelika Torrie was born. The long-time treasurer of the European Bluegrass Music Association (EBMA), was born and raised in Dornach, near Basel, Switzerland. She grew up in an environment where classical music was

Songwriter Tom T. Hall was recognized by Broadcast Music, Inc. as a BMI Icon at its 60th annual BMI Country Awards ceremony held at the company’s premises in Nashville on Tuesday, October 30. Hall’s incredible songwriting career and association with BMI,

Connie M Gately Jr., singer and guitarist of Connie & Babe and the Backwoods Boy,s died on Monday, October 15. He was 83 years old. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 31,1929, he grew up in Henderson County, middle Tennessee,

The First Train Robbery was written by Chris Stuart, and has been recorded by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time and released on the 2007 album Took Down and Put Up (LDR-011). Stuart has this to say about the story behind

The Appalachian Cultural Music Association (ACMA) announced the creation of the Blue Ridge Acoustic Uprising at a press conference in Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee, last week. The new musical gathering, entitled ACMA’s Blue Ridge Acoustic Uprising, for bluegrass, old time and Americana musicians

As Peter Rowan prepares to tour Europe, he is in the Compass Records' studio recording his second album for the label. Along with his current band, Keith Little (banjo), Paul Knight (bass) and Mike Witcher (resonator guitar), Rowan has been joined