The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled four new historical markers this week, two of which honor heroes in the world of bluegrass music. Both Doyle Lawson and Barry Bales attended unveilings of their Tennessee Music Pathways markers in Kingsport
Breaking News
-
-
Track Premiere: Salt Spring from John Reischman
Mandolin master John Reischman has a new album soon to be released, with a clever title drawing on his long career as both a stellar sideman and an innovative bandleader. Known for his collaborations with Tony Rice and his many
-
Welcome Willow Lindberg!
Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, the husband and wife singing and songwriting team behind Nefesh Mountain, are celebrating the birth of their third child. Willow Zasloff Lindberg was born on June 10, making her entrance at 8 lbs 3 oz, stretching
-
Big City drops for Mason Via
Mason Via is certainly on a roll this year, appearing as a contestant on American Idol and being chosen as a member of Old Crow Medicine Show. He's also signed a recording contract with Mountain Fever Records, who have released
-
California Report: Scott Gates, CBA success story
Scott Gates with Get Down Boys - photos © Robin Frenette Described as a fun-loving and remarkable musician, Scott Gates is yet another product of the California Bluegrass youth movement. He has been playing mandolin, guitar, and singing hard core bluegrass
-
Larry Sparks headed to The Station Inn on Saturday
We heard from Larry Sparks the other day asking if we would remind everyone that he is Nashville bound this weekend, with a show on Saturday night at The Station Inn. Around these parts, when Sparks asks you for a
-
Glory in the Meeting House from Maddie Denton
Maddie Denton is rapidly becoming the favorite fiddler of young Nashville. A Tennessee native, she is the 2016 Grand Master Fiddle Champion, and is among the most visible players in town. Currently performing with at least four bands - Dan
-
Ask Sonny Anything… how did The Osborne Brothers find songs?
Sonny, you mentioned your tune, Banjo Boy Chimes (great tune, BTW). I'm curious to know what you think about Alan Munde's recording of it on his, Banjo Sandwich LP. David R. David, thank you for your time, and for joining us in
-
L.A. International Airport video from Dale Ann Bradley
Pinecastle Records has released a tasty music video for Dale Ann Bradley, one of the most beloved singers in bluegrass music, featuring a song on her current album, Things She Couldn't Get Over. It seems that Dale Ann always finds a
-
Carolina Bible Camp festival offers free admission to military, first responders
The Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival is happy to be hosting their festival again this year at their Retreat Center in Mocksville, NC. Last year's event was cancelled, of course, along with almost every other music show due to the