David Harvey is Master Luthier at Gibson (head of the Gibson mandolin department), a musician/singer/songwriter, and a historian with a vast knowledge of the early history of Gibson instruments. The musical maestro continues to give educational, interactive, visual presentations. "It was born
Miles Quale, backed by an extremely nurturing family and California bluegrass community, continues to amaze those who have followed his short career, while joining his mandolin-playing brother Teo in the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band and the acoustic groove band Jubilee. The
It's hardly surprising that artists of international origin tend to mix their fascination for archival American sounds with those of their native culture. Sofia Talvik is no exception. While she stays true to her Nordic roots, this Swedish singer/songwriter remains clearly
Ronnie McCoury at Old Settler’s Music Festival (April 2017) – photo by Tom Dunning True to their name, it would seem the Travelin' McCourys never stand still. So too, given their rich legacy, as bequeathed by their legendary forebear, Del McCoury,
On this day…. On July 4, 1941, 18-year-old Arthel Lane 'Doc' Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) played at the Boone Fiddlers Convention at the Appalachian State Teacher's College (now known as Appalachian State University), in Boone, North Carolina.
If you read our recent coverage of the second annual Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention last month, you will have seen the name Davis pop up all over the youth category winners lists. In fact, Newfound Gap, an old time band made
"We met in 2019, in an old time jam. After a few months, Matt, the founder of Estación 39, started talking with me, Juma (I play the banjo) and Dani Boy (he plays mandolin) about joining his band, which, at
It's always a treat to encounter talented young bluegrass artists - even more when they already have a personality for the stage as a teen. One such is Braxton Rogers from Oklahoma, who has a passion for both banjo and
Interstate Express in Lithuania - photo by Arkadiy Krivonos Interstate Express could be considered an international ensemble by any and all definitions. Currently based in Berlin, the group consists of fiddler and singer Craig Judelman, banjo player Joe Buirski, and guitarist/vocalist
When someone in the California Bluegrass Association(CBA) says Darby, we all know who they are talking about as she is part of a select group like Carl or Lauri who have instant first-name recognition. As former CBA President, Darby Brandli
