Attention bluegrass songwriters! Here's another chance to get your songs out amongst the many artists looking for material. The Circa-Blue Fest, held each May in Martinsburg, WV, has announced a new songwriting contest. The deadline to enter is March 31, with
It’s the first of March, and if warm weather hasn’t hit where you are (not even close where I am), it’s coming soon. It’s a time when some of us start to think about fitness, or at least about other
Another bluegrass baby! Matthew Cruby, banjo player with Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle, and his wife Melinda, welcomed a new member to the family today.We're glad to announce the birth of Maddux John Paul Cruby. Born at 12:55 p.m. on February
Darlingside performs at Wintergrass 2017 - photo © Tara Linhardt Wintergrass is a truly wonderful festival offering so many different types of music to both listen to and to play, educational opportunities, and chances to try new things and meet new
Dale Ann Bradley has announced a change in her touring band. Reso-guitarist Greg Blaylock has had to take his leave owing to a promotion at his day job, and Matt Leadbetter has come in to fill that spot. Matt has worked
The final day of the Florida Bluegrass Classic was filled with activities. Ernie Evans hosted a guitar workshop while Bobby Martin led one for banjo . A classic car show was held on the grounds as well. The stage portion of
Emily Phillips is a third year at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, pursuing a degree in Anthropology. She is also an accomplished old-time fiddler, and a student of the music of noted Ozark fiddle and banjo player, Billy
Earlier this month, we had reported that legendary banjo man, Eddie Adcock, had to interrupt his tour schedule owing to what he believed to be a malfunction with his brain implant, which was generating deep brain stimulation to overcome a
Recently Rhonda Vincent & The Rage teamed up with the Nashville team for Shure to help them demonstrate their new MV88 stereo microphone. It's part of their MOTIV line of microphones designed specifically for use with iOS devices for home recording
Friday at the 2017 Florida Bluegrass Classic opened with Martin guitar expert, Bill Anderson, doing a session on all aspects of guitar building, maintenance, and repair. He always draws a large crowd of interested spectators. The stage show started with radio
