The story begins in Red Wing, MN at Minnesota State College Southeast, a technical and community college, an educational institution where students learn about wood, tools, trees, and basic principles and techniques of violin repair. Holding the honor of being
Josh Trivett has become a familiar figure in bluegrass music this past few years. His agency, Moonstruck Management, handles the careers of heavy hitters, like Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, The Cleverlys, Balsam Range and several
Sam Bush underwent a bowel resection this past Tuesday, and has been a bit slow to recover from the surgery. He is said to be doing well, and that the surgery was successful, but he will need to remain hospitalized
Keith McKinnon, banjo player with Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, and his wife, Whitney, are celebrating the birth of a daughter, Bo Harper McKinnon. She was born May 13, weighing in at 7lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. We are told that
Tom Gray, former bass player with The Country Gentlemen, Seldom Scene, and many other DC-based bluegrass groups, was married to Barbara Elizabeth Diederich on Saturday May 11 at the Palisades Community Church in Washington, DC. Of course there was music, as Tom sang
Sam Bush received another of many career achievements on Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky, when he accepted an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Western Kentucky University during their spring commencement ceremony. In a brief acceptance speech, Bush spoke of growing
We asked a number of bluegrass personalities to share their thoughts as we approach the Mother's Day weekend. Irene KelleyMy mom had the best sense of humor. One of my favorites things to do was to make her laugh. I love the way
Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green has announced that Sam Bush will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree during commencement ceremonies this weekend. Bowling Green is Sam's hometown, so it should be quite a treat for him to
The good folks at Thalia Capos have come up with a new way for bluegrass lovers to show their festival cred. Phone cases with rosewood sides, inlaid with the image of your favorite instrument! Thalia came to prominence in 2014 with
Jesse Brock, veteran bluegrass mandolinist and leader of Mainline Express, and Kristine Renee Tallent, were married on April 27. The wedding was held at the Walland United Methodist Church in Walland, TN. It was a small, intimate service, with only family and close