Bluegrass Today Profiles

England's Old Baby Mackerel kicked off their career in 2016 and hasn't looked back since. They quickly found a loyal following on the UK festival circuit, and then went on to tour the UK, Thailand, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and Austria.  The band

Riley Gilbreath is an 18 year musician in Crowley, TX who is making noise on both the bluegrass and country scenes. His expressive voice, original songs, and skillful banjo and guitar playing have led him to be named The Next

This recollection is a contribution from Tom Schuveiller, co-host of Inside Bluegrass on The Bluegrass Jamboree. He describes what he witnessed as Doyle Lawson gave an impromptu lesson to a young picker backstage a few years ago.  It was January of

These days, it's not uncommon for fiddlers to have both a classical and bluegrass background, but perhaps nobody does it better than San Francisco-based Alisa Rose. Undoubtedly, that is due to the fact she has been playing both styles (at a

The Scottish quartet that calls itself The Banjo Lounge 4 was, in a very real sense, born of necessity. "We came together when I moved to Scotland in 2007," says the band's vocalist, banjo player, and musical mainstay, Pat McGarvey. "My

In his own words, Dave Wright & The Midnight Ramblers are in pursuit of one thing primarily — a perfect four minute song. When he puts pen to paper and pick to guitar strings, the Australian singer, songwriter, and

On this day … On February 13, 1973, Muleskinner - the first super group of bluegrass music - made its debut on what was the first nationally televised bluegrass music concert.  The program was intended as a showcase for Bill Monroe and

Granted, Italy may have three mountain ranges within their borders — the Alps, the Apennines and the Dolomites — but even so, they have little in common with the Appalachians, the origination place of traditional bluegrass. Nevertheless, the band that

Russ Hooper with Speedy Krise, and with Bluestone This profile of Chesapeake region reso-guitar legend Russ Hooper is a contribution from Thomas Cook. Russ Hooper of Baltimore, Maryland is a member of the Dobro Hall of Fame, has played on over 514 recorded

Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist/baritone singer with Deeper Shade of Blue, stepped down from the band at the end of 2022. He was prepping for extensive double jaw surgery, and looking to focus more on his family and his work