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True to their name, Merle Monroe pays tribute one of the greatest songwriters ever in their latest music video. The band was formed to record music that honored their two favorite artists, Bill Monroe and Merle Haggard, and this latest

This report is a contribution from Audie Finnell, who also provided the photos. Armuchee Bluegrass Festival,  the oldest continuous festival in Georgia,  wrapped up its 47th annual season over the Labor Day weekend. Hosting 2 festivals during the year (Memorial Day

Keith Case, former head of one of the most influential talent agencies managing roots and bluegrass music artists for the past 30 plus years, passed away on September 3, 2019. He was 79 years old.  Born on August 9, 1940, Case started

The Wildmans at FloydFest 2019 - photo © Bob Atamek Travianna Records, an imprint of Mountain Fever Records in Riner, VA, has announced the signing of their newest artists, The Wildmans, an alternative string band from nearby Floyd. These teen sensations approach

Bill Evans needs no introduction to banjo players or bluegrass fans. As a performer, teacher, writer, composer, scholar and very passionate banjo enthusiast, he covers all territory, from nineteenth century minstrel to both classic and progressive bluegrass styles. If it’s

It’s a testament to Michael Cleveland’s regal reputation within the bluegrass community that a host of special guests were apparently all too eager to join him on his new LP, the aptly dubbed Tall Fiddler. Of course, whether he was

Another new interview podcast for bluegrass fans has launched this week. Walls Of Time is co-produced by Daniel Mullins and Ty Gilpin, a pair of familiar figures in the bluegrass world, whose professional careers in the business give them an access

Jakob's Ferry Stragglers at the 2019 Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival - photo by Frank Baker Last weekend saw the 48th annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival in Woodstown, NJ, put on in cooperation with the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music. Frank Baker

Natalie Padilla is among the most versatile young fiddlers on the roots music scene today. Where most specialize in one style - bluegrass, old time, contest, western swing - Natalie plays all of them well, as demonstrated on her new

You’ll find that if you’re in the bluegrass music business for any length of time that things can and will occasionally go wrong. Mistakes will be made, sometimes through no fault of your own (but who are we kidding?). I’ve