It's always great news when we learn of someone in our bluegrass community who is able to take their passion to a full time profession. Whether it's an artist or songwriter being able to earn a living from their music,
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Drink a beer, change your strings with D’Addario
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the D'Addario company, purveyor of the fine musical instrument strings preferred by many bluegrass players, have announced a number of special items as part of the commemoration. The company makes more than the strings
ToneSlabs pick for western North Carolina
David Welch and Frank Solivan and their ToneSlabs pick company have designed a special commemorative pick, honoring the brave people of western North Carolina who have endured such devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene. It is engraved with the outline
Osborne Brothers belt buckles available online
Today is a big day for devoted fans of The Osborne Brothers, as it marks the 60th anniversary of Sonny and Bobby joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1964. So what better time to tell everyone that Bobby Osborne II, Bobby's
Epiphone launches Bluegrass Collection instruments
The Epiphone instrument company, once a chief rival to Gibson guitars, mandolin, and guitars in the early part of the 20th century, became more-or-less an authorized Gibson copy builder after Gibson bought the company in 1957. Not immediately, as Epiphone
TikPik – the flatpick that won on Shark Tank
If you are a regular viewer of new episodes of Shark Tank on ABC television, you'll remember an episode last fall where entrepreneurs Kevin McDonald and Nick Nowa took their revolutionary flatpick on the show - and won a deal
Bourgeois introduces Touchstone Signature models
Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston, ME has announced two new models in their Touchstone series of more budget friendly guitars. These are guitars designed by Bourgeois, with tops hand-voiced and braced by their luthiers in Maine, and then carefully vacuum-sealed and
Thompson introduces new D-EIS limited edition guitar
Preston Thompson Guitars in Sisters, OR has announced a very special new model, the D-EIS-PKT, built in limited numbers in honor of their late founder, and to mark the 10th anniversary of their facility in Oregon. Thompson, who passed away in
Cirrus Guitars launches in Michigan
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
Gibson introduces two new F-5 mandolins
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