At yesterday's Washington Commanders football game in Landover, MD, Sally Sandker Ziesing, guitarist and vocalist with US Navy Band Country Current, had the honor of singing the national anthem before kickoff. Sally, the daughter of the Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda
Kadence Williamson, bass player, vocalist, and middle daughter in Williamson Branch, was married to Zion Reynolds in Lebanon, TN on October 27. Her sisters, Caroline and Melody, served as Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid, respectively. Melody tells us that the couple
Sally and Matthew Ziesing celebrated their marriage on November 2 in Sevierville, TN. Sally is the guitarist and vocalist with US Navy Band Country Current, and the daughter of Rhonda Vincent. Matthew is the former mandolinist with the Little Roy
Tim Ellis and his wife, Roxanne, celebrate his 65th birthday - photo © Bill Warren Southeast Michigan has been blessed with a number of musicians that made "the big time." Tim Ellis is one of those who had the opportunity of traveling
Veteran acoustic guitar builder Mike Franks, of M.J. Franks Guitars, and his former apprentice, Tobin McGlassion of McGlassion Guitars, have joined forces to launch Cirrus Guitars, dedicated to building professional grade steel string guitars at a more affordable price point. They
Elderly Instruments in Lansing, MI, a long time supporter of bluegrass and acoustic music, was named America's Top Small Business at the US Chamber of Commerce's first ever Small Business Summit in Washington, DC on October 19. A full service music
Congratulations to Ellen Petersen Haygood, banjo player and vocalist with The Petersens, and her husband Michael Haygood of The Haywoods, on the birth of their first child. Both mom and dad perform with their family bands in Branson, MO. Macy Katherine
Jerry Stuart at the 2023 Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Jerry Stuart, 85-year-old mandolinist from Siler City, NC, was honored at the 57th annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers’ Convention Saturday evening near Rockwell, NC. Each year this
Gibson has announced two new instruments in its iconic F-5 mandolin line, a replica of the historic 1923 Loar, and a modern version for players who want the sound without all the frills. The 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue is a
D'Addario has introduced a new guitar strap that may be of interest to bluegrass pickers. It's a soft leather strap with their Auto Lock system built in, available in either 2.5'' or 3'' widths. The Auto Lock system is spring loaded,
