Finally! Banjo players rejoice... a book on the stylings of Seldom Scene banjo player Ben Eldridge is in the works. Though now retired from the band, Ben was with the Scene from their first jams in his basement in 1971, through
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Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about working with the symphony
Ask Sonny Anything is a recurring feature where our readers pose questions to the great Sonny Osborne, one half of the iconic Osborne Brothers who redefined bluegrass music in the 1960s, and noted banjo maven and collector of fine prewar
Henhouse Prowlers fundraising for Bluegrass Ambassadors in Illinois schools
Education at every level, all over the world, has been retooled on the fly this year, since municipal and state shutdowns have closed schools of every type. Teachers, students, and parents alike find things they like and dislike about online
Branscomb and Hinkle collaborate for I Got A Lot Riding On These Wheels
"This is the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote, and now it is more important than ever that women's voices are heard," stressed veteran songwriter, singer, and musician, Louisa Branscomb. Branscomb was petitioned by
Tears of Regret video from High Fidelity with Jesse McReynolds
Rebel Records has released a new music video for High Fidelity from their recording of Tears of Regret, included on the band's recent project, Banjo Player's Blues. Regular followers of High Fidelity know that while they are a relatively young group, the
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to miss Station Inn show due to COVID-19
The Po' Ramblin' Boys - photo by Amy Richardson Fortunately, we haven't heard many stories of COVID-19 infections within the bluegrass community, but it seems that the big story of 2020 has befallen C.J. Lewandowski of The Po' Ramblin' Boys. C.J. has
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Standard Crow Behavior in Germany
When guitarist Steve Volz made the fateful decision to relocate from the US to Germany, little did he know that in doing he'd become an ambassador of sorts for genuine American music. While that may be overstating the case a
The Prettiest Bird video from Susan Pepper
Susan Pepper is a busy woman. Not only is she trying to survive as a performing artist and songwriter under severely limited circumstances, she is also the co-producer of the recently-released film, The Mountain Minor, whose soundtrack was just released
California Report: Old-time neo-traditional roots artist Evie Ladin
Oakland based Evie Ladin has a long list of music credentials, including banjo player, singer, songwriter, percussive-dancer, choreographer, square-dance caller, and educator. Though firmly entrenched in old-time styles, her music extends into African and Celtic styles. She was a 2020
Country Current auditioning for bluegrass lead vocalist/guitarist
Country Current, the US Navy's only professional bluegrass and country music band, is currently auditioning for a lead vocalist who can play rhythm guitar. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified person, with great pay and benefits, plus the