The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC, a museum and social center commemorating the contributions of the region's most famous native, has opened a new exhibit, Born of the Broad River: The Life and Career of Earl Scruggs in His
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Photos from the 2024 Toccoa Ritz Bluegrass Festival
Russell Moore at the 2024 Toccoa Ritz Bluegrass Festival - photo © Brad Holbrooks Edgar Loudermilk shared a wealth of photos from his Toccoa Ritz Bluegrass Festival, held earlier this month in Georgia. They were taken by Brad Holbrooks of Brad's
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Stuck in the Middle with You from Jaelee Roberts
Mountain Home Music has chosen a pop/rock hit from 1973 for their latest single with young bluegrass artist Jaelee Roberts. In addition to her solo career, Roberts stays busy as the primary vocalist with Sister Sadie, who have a loaded
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Welcome Isaac Wood!
Wood Family Tradition's Jason and Mackenzie Wood announce the birth of Isaac Daniel Wood, born on April 5, 2024, 8 lbs 3 oz, 20 inches long. Mackenzie said, "We are so blessed to announce the birth of our third baby and
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What is Jerry Garcia doing in Owensboro?
This report on the new temporary exhibit at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Jerry Garcia - A Bluegrass Journey, is a contribution from Steve Levine, a life long concert photographer and writer in Austin, TX. Nicknamed "Captain Trips,"
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Church Steeple from Aaron Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey is an unusually gifted bluegrass artist, producer, instrumentalist, and singer, though his work as a sideman keeps his from being as recognized a name as many others in our business. Adept on all the bluegrass instruments, Aaron currently
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Self-titled – Washington County Grass
The words "recorded live" carry different meanings within the music world. Often times it's associated with a project recorded at a live concert. Other times, it's the term for a field recording made within someone's home or outdoor property. In
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From The Side of the Road… tax advice for the bluegrass musician
I'm traveling today, so this is actually a rerun from years gone by. Since the subject is taxes for musicians, though, you'll find it has a certain timeless quality, because nothing else gives quite the sense of deja vu as
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David Mayfield Parade to Mountain Fever Records
Mountain Fever Records has announced the signing of The David Mayfield Parade to the label. Mayfield has long occupied his own spot in the imagination of bluegrass music fans. Known for his powerful singing voice, skill as a guitarist, and over-the-top
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Summer concerts announced for the Blue Ridge Music Center
The Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, VA has announced the lineup for their summer concert series, held in their outdoor amphitheater along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia's Appalachian Mountains. Shows are held on Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m.,