Bluegrass At Large

  • Bill Monroe Tribute shows

    | by

    This post is another contribution from Richard Thompson, who has provided several special pieces to Bluegrass Today as we recall Bill Monroe today. In light of this ten year anniversary, many aficionados have organised special events to mark the occasion. Last

  • Bill Monroe postal stamp

    | by

    This post is another contribution from Richard Thompson, who has provided several special pieces to Bluegrass Today as we recall Bill Monroe today. Today marks the point beyond which the US Postal Services can issue a commemorative stamp for Bill Monroe,

  • Missing Bill Monroe, 10 years hence

    | by

    Tomorrow, September 9, 2006, marks the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Bill Monroe, the beloved Father of Bluegrass Music. Those who knew him well and watched him slip away breathed a sigh of relief when his discomfort and

  • Reader Feedback Requested (repost)

    | by

    We've been blogging for a little over a year, and you've been reading for all that time. Now we'd like to know what you think. We've put up a Feedback Form and we're asking for you, the reader, to help

  • Sam Bush on Leno Friday night

    | by

    Sam Bush will be the musical guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this Friday night, September 8. Emmy Lou Harris is listed as appearing with Sam, suggesting that they will perform The River's Gonna Run from Sam's new

  • American Made Banjo Company

    | by

    We heard from Tom Mirisola with Kel Kroydon Banjos last week, and he told us that he has officially changed the name of his company to the American Made Banjo Company. They have just launched their new web site as

  • Wichita Rutherford – The Bluegrass Way

    | by

    Many of you may remember the first time world renowned podcast superstar, Wichita Rutherford, posted a Guest Contributor piece here on Bluegrass Today. We thought it was great to have him writing the occasional blog post for us. The first

  • Welcome To The B

    | by

    Welcome to The B! This is your blog. You are now a Contributor on Bluegrass Today. You can start topics of discussion on anything bluegrass, right here in The B. Welcome aboard.

  • Ernie Thacker home at last

    | by

    This may not be news to those friends of Ernie Thacker who have been closely following his recovery from multiple injuries following his automobile accident this past April, but it will be a welcome announcement for any who missed it. Ernie

  • Crooked Still heading for Ireland

    | by

    Our friend Richard Hawkins over at The Bluegrass Ireland Blog is reporting that Crooked Still, the innovative Boston-based string band, is heading back to Ireland for a follow-up tour later this month. They made quite an impact when they visited