Authentic Unlimited - photo © Laci Mack Excited to debut at Bluegrass First Class next week in Asheville, newly formed super group, Authentic Unlimited, has released a video teaser of their highly anticipated music. The east Tennessee-based band is comprised of
Virginia banjoist John Bullard has prepared another album of solo classical banjo, this time with new pieces written specifically for the instrument in this style. The album is titled John Bullard Plays 24 Preludes for Solo Banjo by Adam Larabee -
Thomm Jutz and Tammy Rogers may operate in slightly different spheres, but Surely Will Be Singing, their aptly dubbed new album— and their first effort as a duo — makes its clear they are solidly in sync. Rogers, lead singer and
Bluegrass bass player Jimmy Kennedy from Robbins, NC, passed away February 4, from a rare type of lung cancer. The 65-year-old owned and operated the 705 Music House for several years. Located on NC Highway 705 southeast off Seagrove, the Music
Austin Tate, mandolinist with Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, and his wife, Amanda, are celebrating the birth of their second child. Whitley Reign Tate was born on February 4 at 11:49 a.m. in Wytheville, VA. She came in at 7 lbs
Goodfellers at the WPAQ 74th anniversary celebration - photo by Laura Tate Photography This past Saturday, February 5, WPAQ 740 AM radio in Mt. Airy, NC celebrated its 74th anniversary on the air, broadcasting bluegrass, old time, and Gospel music in
Big news for bluegrass lovers in the virtual reality world! The Larry Stephenson Band will be performing in the first VR bluegrass concert to be featured on the Oculus app. It was shot during 2020 at The Station Inn in Nashville. Simply
Dr. Banjo needed the professional services of the medical doctors last week. Noted banjo player, Hot Rize co-founder, and long time IBMA leader Pete Wernick suffered a heart attack this past Tuesday (February 1) at home in the early morning hours.
Rural Rhythm Records has announced a new album coming this year from the Edgar Loudermilk Band, and have dropped a debut single to get the ball rolling. Edgar has been one of the most consistent bluegrass singers and songwriters over the
Bluegrass, like any form of popular music, is at its best when it's lively, upbeat and given a populist perspective. That's the kind of music Chris Castino appears to revel in, as his new LP clearly indicates. His earlier efforts
