On this day .. On June 21, 1938, banjo-playing stylist Eddie Adcock was born in Scottsville, Virginia. Edward Windsor ‘Eddie’ Adcock’s introduction to music came in the shape of an older brother, Frank, whose own interest led to him acquiring instruments, including
Jenny Brook promoter Candi Sawyer poses with her Jimmy Martin cutout - photo by Darcy Cahill Welcome to the 18th annual Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival! It seems like Candi and Seth Sawyer have done it again. They are busy this morning getting
Glenville State College in West Virginia is doing a soft open at the new home for their Bluegrass Program later this afternoon. Located on top of a hill near downtown Glenville, GSC is proud of being the first accredited school to offer
We have another bluegrass wedding on the horizon, and this one could rival the British royal wedding, at least to music fans and young Nashville. Buddy Robertson, the long and lanky guitarist and vocalist for Flatt Lonesome, is engaged to Katelyn
Mel Bay Publications has released a new book (with online audio and video) to help five string banjo players develop an understanding of music theory, in a fun and non-intimidating fashion. Basic Music Theory for Banjo Players was written by Rick
Mountain Fever Records has announced the winner of their initial Higher Learning Scholarship, which awards a one-time, $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior to help with their college tuition. Kameryn Lewis from Jay High School in Jay, FL receives this
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Rebecca Frazier continues to produce quality music videos for songs on her 2103 album, When We Fall, directed by her friend, Alison Goedde. All of them have been thoughtful, creative interpretations of Rebecca's original music, tastefully rendered on video. This latest,
Texas-born, Delia Bell passed away on June 15, 2018. She was 83 years of age. Francis Leona "Delia" Bell was born in Bonham, Texas, on April 16, 1935. The singer, songwriter,, and guitarist is perhaps best known for her work with Bill
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced today that Hot Rize will host the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Awards show on September 27. The gala program will be held at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh,
While in Nashville this week, i was listening to a songwriter being interviewed on the radio, and he confessed that he relies heavily on his smartphone for recording and storing song ideas. He said he didn’t know what he’d do