Miscellaneous bluegrass news

Could picking the banjo be the answer to your investment concerns? Possibly. Everyone, I'm guessing even bluegrass fans, who is invested in the market got a bit worried last week when things went topsy turvy. This morning I was browsing the

Just for fun we decided to run an Awards Poll again this year. Like previous years, it mirrors the IBMA final ballot in structure and form. Five nominees in 17 categories. You may vote only once. We do require that you be a

East Tennessee State University dedicated The ETSU Walls of Time: A Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music Photomural earlier today, September 17. A formal ceremony was held at 12:30pm in front of Memorial Hall. Speakers included ETSU President Dr. Paul E. Stanton

We've all seen it happen. An all night bluegrass jam, a disgruntled neighbor, a pumpkin through a window. OK, I've never seen that happen. Here's the story. Sunday evening, somewhere in St. Joseph County, Indiana, a few friends were having an all

Band names are always fun. We've talked about them before and told you stories of where they come from. We recently brought you news of Frank Solivan's new band, Dirty Kitchen. We thought it would be fun to explore why

Martin Guitar & Co., probably the most famous guitar manufacturer, celebrates 175 years of production this week, September 9, 1833 being the date on which Christian Friedrich Martin immigrated to New York. During that same year "Fritz," as Martin was known,

Times have been tough for traditional brick-and-mortar music stores this past few years, but for Morgan Music, a primary source for bluegrass instruments in central Missouri since 1978, last week was especially difficult. Their Lebanon, MO premises were badly damaged in

Many of our readers may have already learned of the passing of guitarist, comedian and actor Jerry Reed. He died on Monday (9/1) in hospice, suffering from emphysema. Since the 1960s, he delighted audiences with his music and humor, eventually crossing

Ernest V. Stoneman's contributions to the musical heritage of 20th century America cannot be ignored. He was among the first rural performers to record and release his music. He practically defined the "three chords and the truth" approach to songwriting.

The Richmond Indiana-based Palladium-Item reported on Sunday that bluegrass veteran Larry Sparks is to receive the Legacy Continues Award from the Starr-Gennett Foundation. Sparks who has enjoyed over 40 years as a professional bluegrass musician, beginning when he started high school