Author: Sandy Hatley

Dan Tyminski at the 2022 Bluegrass First Class - photo by Gary Hatley After being on hiatus last year due to the pandemic, Bluegrass First Class bounced back bigger and better than ever this past weekend. "It's been a long two years

Tony Friel plays bluegrass on Donegal Bay Radio in northern Ireland. Known as the Bluegrass Boy, he hosts a weekly bluegrass internet radio show. The music lover stated, "My radio show goes out every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Ashlyn Smith, a 12-year-old flatpicker from Louisville, KY, participated in a tribute to Tony Rice last month on the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. The star-studded program featured such super pickers and singers such as Scott Vestal, John Cowan, Marty

Authentic Unlimited - photo © Laci Mack Excited to debut at Bluegrass First Class next week in Asheville, newly formed super group, Authentic Unlimited, has released a video teaser of their highly anticipated music. The east Tennessee-based band is comprised of

Bluegrass bass player Jimmy Kennedy from Robbins, NC, passed away February 4, from a rare type of lung cancer. The 65-year-old owned and operated the 705 Music House for several years.  Located on NC Highway 705 southeast off Seagrove, the Music

Bill Mollman, bluegrass multi-instrumentalist from Asheboro, NC, passed away on January 25, 2022. He was 76 years old. Mollman shared his love of music by performing and teaching banjo and guitar for many years. He played upright bass with the Bluegrass

Ronnie Kidd with bass (right) - photo by Katie Danielle Photography Ronnie Kidd, 67, of Seagrove, NC, passed away on January 25. He was an active member of his church, a Gideon, a Mason, and an avid bluegrass enthusiast. An accomplished

Pete Corum, 73-year-old North Carolina singer and bassist, best known for his time backing Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass in the mid-1970s, passed away on December 1, 2021. A memorial service reflecting on his musical career was held this

If you camped at central North Carolina bluegrass festivals such as Big Lick Festival in April, Doyle Lawson's on Mother's Day weekend, Lil' John’s on Labor Day weekend, or Willow Oak in June, you might have crossed paths with Shorty

"So hard to believe this one has left us so soon. I loved hearing Randall Massengill's amazing voice," shared Jill Wiese, longtime friend/fan and North Dakota show promoter. "All of us here in the North Dakota Bluegrass Association share in