Ah... the inevitable pull of bluegrass music. We reported a few months back that Brent Pack had left Hammertowne, a band he had helped found with Dave Carroll in Kentucky some years back. He gave his notice in order to accept
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Belgian bluegrass from the Suncourt Ramblers
What does Belgian bluegrass sound like, you might ask? Well according to this newly-released video from Zonhoven's Suncourt Ramblers, it sounds pretty much like it does everywhere else in the world. The Ramblers assembled around a single microphone to cut this
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to revive Friday show on Radio Bristol
Radio Bristol, located in the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, VA, has announced a new weekly program featuring the Po' Ramblin' Boys. The show, like the band, will be dedicated to recreating the feel of the live radio
Dailey & Vincent exhibit opens at IBMM
Last Friday the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, KY held a grand opening for their latest exhibit, which chronicles the sterling career of bluegrass superstars Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent. Looking at what these two singers and bandleaders have accomplished
Weekend photos from Yee Haw Junction 2017
Friday was another day of top notch bluegrass music at the 2017 Yee Haw Music Fest. The day was kicked off by The Cunninghams, who provided a mix of bluegrass and classic country tunes. Monroe Crossing from Minnesota made their
World of Bluegrass ’17 showcase applications open this week
The International Bluegrass Music Association will begin accepting applications this week for artists interested in showcasing during their 2017 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC later this summer. Criteria for inclusion are subjective, and based on selecting performers who
A Coffee with ……………. Ray Cardwell
This is fun series in which we ask bluegrass music personalities, some famous, some not so famous, about some of their interests as well as about the music that they love. “One of the most interesting things about Ray is his
Welcome Evelyne Pitney!
Emily and Mo Pitney share a moment with their daughter, Evelyne - photo by Tabitha Pitney Here's a lovely bluegrass surprise. Evelyne Nadine Pitney was born last night to Emily Bankester Pitney and her husband, rising country singer Mo Pitney. Emily
IBMM Music Center construction hits a snag
Construction on the new International Bluegrass Music Center in Kentucky hit a snag this week when the general contractor on the job, Peyronnin Construction, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. The company was based in Evansville, IN and had performed
Thursday at Yee Haw Junction ’17
Alligator Alley performs at the 2017 Yee Haw Junction Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren MC Jo Odom welcomed the crowd to the first day of the stage show by introducing singer and radio personality, Greg Bird. Greg sings classic