Bluegrass Today Profiles

Jean-Paul Delon, half of the French duo known as Watson Bridge, finds more than a hint of inspiration for his music within the environs he calls home. "We live in France, in the old mountains named Massif Central," he explains.

Byron Berline and John Hickman are two distinguished figures in bluegrass music, each carving out their unique paths in the industry. Berline, known for his virtuosic skills as a fiddler, and Hickman, a talented banjo player, captivated audiences with their

New Blue Quitach at Festival La Roche 2024 - photo © Emmanuel Marin Having originated in the south of France, specifically in the Nîmes region located between the Mediterranean and the Cévennes Mountains, the group that refers to itself as New

Trey Hensley in Edmund, OK - photo © Pamm Tucker Walter Kelly with Atmospheric and the University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab in Edmond, OK hosted vocalist and flatpicker supreme Trey Hensley on November 22. I was fortunate to catch an

Ian Ly is the 2023 National Flatpick Guitar Champion who plays with the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band. He grew up in Santa Cruz, CA, has studied with Steve Palazzo and Jake Workman, and is currently studying Visual Communications Design at

Erich Ritter & Bluegrass Beans call central Switzerland home. Each member of the band lives within a two hour drive of one another, and they meet every two weeks for the purpose of making music together.Given Switzerland's reputation as a

Fiddling, with its rich history and versatile appeal, has long been a beloved musical tradition that spans across cultures and generations. In the elite world of fiddling, instructors play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of top fiddlers.

J2B2 at at the Cain Center in Cornelius, NC (11/8/24) - photo © Vivian Pennington Hopkins J2B2 (John Jorgenson's Bluegrass Band) just wrapped up their 2024 touring season, and before returning to southern California, I had an opportunity to sit down

Blane and Ayden Young, The Brothers Young - photo courtesy of Melissa Young This profile of rising bluegrass artists The Brothers Young is a contribution from David Woodson. It initially appeared October 31 on his blog, DJ Dave's Musical Musings, where

The UK duo known as the Carrivick Sisters excel at performing together in sync — little surprise considering the fact that they're twins, and therefore naturally possess a sibling symmetry. Charlotte and Laura grew up making music together, and now,