Miscellaneous bluegrass news

Fans of the late Mike Auldridge have a unique opportunity to own one of his personal reso-guitars. A pair are currently being offered at auction on eBay, with the proceeds going to the Auldridge family. Both are Beard Guitars, the company

Many folks in California, and travelers from across the country as well, think of Carlsbad, CA as a beach town. To be sure, their beautiful beaches draw a lot of folks to the shore, but like other communities who thrive

Barry Berrier, whose country-inflected vocals are part of the history of Lost & Found, Summer Wages, and Lonesome River Band, and his wife Tyra are celebrating the birth of their first child. Reagan John Edward Berrier was born on Monday (3/31/14).

As more and more folks learn about Tony Rice's health issues, more ways to help are popping up. Though he never was officially an endorser, Tony very publicly used Thomas Vinci strings for many years. He was quick to answer questions

Retirement can be a confounding concept for those of a certain age. Some, fraught with uncertainty as the life change draws near, are apprehensive or even a bit disconcerted by the prospect. Others run towards it with wild abandon, and others

Our occasional correspondent Tara Linhardt is spending several months again this year in her adopted second homeland of Nepal. She shared these thoughts from afar about the cultural traditions of native Nepalese music, how they are changing in our more

Spotify, the music streaming service beloved by fans and despised by artists and labels, has acquired Echo Nest, the technology company that powers their service. Music consumers find great value in Spotify, which can quickly build online playlists based on an

In further evidence that bluegrass is developing more of a cool factor, Belk department store chose Steep Canyon Rangers for a two-page spread in the Raleigh, NC newspaper this past Sunday. The guys were modeling attire from famous designers offered at

Today is St. Patrick's Day, and whether you prefer a green beer or a Shamrock Shake (like myself), you have to appreciate some good drinking songs on one of the year's biggest days for alcohol consumption. Because the number of bluegrass

Rounder Records has completed its move to Nashville, as was first announced last Fall. Their facility in Burlington, MA has now been closed, though founding partners Ken Irwin, Bill Nowlin and Marian Leighton Levy will continue to work from their homes