A bluegrass song about Carolina! Who'd 'a thunk it? That's the title of the first video and single from Backline Bluegrass, recently signed to Poor Mountain Records. It features the fresh young voice of guitarist Katelyn Ingardia, supported by Travis Tucker
Dark Shadow Recording has released a second single from their upcoming sophomore project for The Becky Buller Band, Crêpe Paper Heart. The song comes from Becky, co-written with Tim Stafford, and forms another installment in his wild west collection. Stafford has
Sierra Hull at the 2017 Susie's Cause Bluegrass/Folk festival - photo by Frank Baker Frank Baker was on hand for the 2017 Susie's Case Bluegrass Folk Festival in Cockeyesville, MD earlier this month. This was the third year the event has
Carolina Blue has released a debut music video from their Poor Mountain Records project, Sounds Of Kentucky Grass. Faded Rose has a distinctly throwback vibe, to both the recorded track and the video, recapturing the look and sound of bluegrass in
Three prominent bluegrassers are taking part in a remarkable genre-crossing musical pitch to raise money for victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. John Cowan, Darin Aldridge and Brooke Aldridge are part of an all-star cast of musicians – including bluesman Keb
After a hall of fame career, recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts, more IBMA awards than one guy can carry, two Grammy nominations, and credit for launching more bluegrass careers than you can count on two hands, Doyle
Bluegrass fans in southwestern Virginia know all about The Crooked Road, the state's public/private partnership to promote tourism using roots and traditional music. Their successful programs have had a direct impact on both local residents who have begun exploring the
Bluegrass is for old people, right? You have to have a five-string banjo and sound just like Earl Scruggs, right? When IBMA says “big tent,” they just mean when folks like the Lonesome River Band and Doyle Lawson use drums,
When a person mentions the Kruger Brother’s, eyes twinkle. Recently the trio performed at The Rose State College Hudiburg Center, which finished off the Banjo Fest, sponsored by The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City. I had the opportunity to
When a Lonesome River Band CD pops up in the mailbox, I have a pretty good idea what to expect: Impeccable picking, impressive vocals and some of the best banjo picking this side of Earl Scruggs, all expertly recorded and
