Throughout his career, Darrell Scott has always owed an allegiance to past precepts. But it comes naturally, as his father, Wayne Scott, was an avowed traditional troubadour before him. Not surprisingly then, Scott's new album, Old Cane Back Rocker, hews to
The International Bluegrass Music Association has named Ken White as their new Executive Director, effective October 2. He steps in for interim ED Paul Schiminger, who had returned to the position following the resignation of Pat Morris earlier this year. White
Ronnie Reno's Man-Do-Lin Productions and 615 Hideaway Records have teamed up to release a set of classic recordings by Don Reno and his talented sons that have never been heard before. These were recorded in 1983 after Don had begun
The Price Sisters at the 2023 Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laci Mack Thanks to Laci Mack for sharing these photos from the 2023 Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival, held at the Flat River Campground in Parsons, WV.
On this day … On August 18, 1993, American-born British bluegrass activist Jan Jerrold passed away, aged 52. His importance in the popularity of bluegrass music in the UK could scarcely be overstated. Jan Jay Jerrold was born in Washington DC, on
87th Old Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock G. Nicholas Hancock attended the 87th Old Fiddlers Convention held at Felts Park in Galax, VA on Thursday through Saturday night, and photographed practically every aspect of the
Mrs. JD (Treva) Chrisco, 98, former freelance writer for Bluegrass Unlimited, Pickin', and Muleskinner News magazines, passed away Friday, August 11, in Marshville, NC. Mrs. Chrisco was known for her love of bluegrass music and was a strong supporter. She
The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced that Tim Stafford will serve as their Artist in Residence for the 2023-24 academic year. This recurring one-year position was created to give students in
Japanese-American Branson-based legend and member of the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame, Shoji Tabuchi, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, after battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 79. Tabuchi was born April 16, 1944, in Daishōji, Ishikawa, Japan (now Kaga,
The Kody Norris Show on the Grand Ole Opry (8/9/23) - Photo by Jeremy Westby for 2911 Media The Kody Norris Show is finishing up a big week, having followed up their first Ryman Auditorium appearance two weeks ago with their
