Bluegrass Today roving correspondent John Goad was on hand for the successful attempt to break the Guinness Record for the world largest mandolin ensemble yesterday at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention. He sent this video overview and some photos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITP-a4zMYRk
Ever since this site was launched, back in the days of The Bluegrass Blog, we have highlighted the theft of musical instruments whenever they come to our attention. Having a beloved instrument stolen is among the most personal violations a picker
We heard last night from Snap Jackson that he and his wife, Erin, are celebrating the birth of their first child. Milo Sebastian was born last Tuesday, and Snap wasted no time getting him into appropriate bluegrass attire, as the picture to the
Though it does not apply to the acoustic instrument division, many bluegrass players have been following the case of Gibson Guitars and their investigation by the US government over charges of illegally importing woods for use in building guitars. In the
Are you a college student in the Nashville area looking for a Fall internship? KCA Artists, formerly known as Keith Case & Associates, is on the hunt now for Fall interns. The company is among the most prestigious booking agencies in
Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa have recently returned from several weeks touring in Europe, with special guest Mike Scott on banjo in tow. Taylor sent along this quick recap of their time across the pond, along with a number of photos. We
Fred McWayne sent along these shots of the good Doctor of mountain Music, Ralph Stanley, when he performed June 8 at the Carolina Theater in Greensboro, NC.
Flatpicking legend Norman Blake is recuperating in a hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He underwent a minor procedure following a transient ischemic attack, often described as a mini-stroke. A statement issued over the weekend from Norman's wife, and musical partner, Nancy Blake reads: Norman
Phil Leadbetter checks in with a very encouraging report on his medical treatment. As many of you know, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in April 2011. This cancer attacks the lymph nodes throughout the body. I have been receiving almost non-stop
Sam Bush headlined the main stage at FloydFest on Sunday, and did a workshop on the Virginia Folklife Porch immediately afterwards. I wanted to follow up on some buzz he has posted on his website wherein he exercises his new “rights”
