Bluegrass festival/concert news

The winners of the 73rd annual Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, VA have been posted online. Bands and pickers come each year from far and wide to enjoy the fellowship and jamming, and take a shot at carrying off a Galax

In December of 2007 we told you the story of Bluegrass FM. An FM radio station that was starting a second station and pursuing an unusual business model. General Manager, Pete Stover, contacted us recently with an update and some

Our friend, Carol Beaugard - host of WFDU's Lonesome Pine RFD - sent along this report (with photos) of the recent Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, the first year for this venerable event in its new home. I totally loved Grey Fox

FiddleFest is an annual bluegrass festival located quite near my home in Roanoke, VA. It's held the last weekend of July each year on the bucolic campus of Hollins University, just north of Roanoke. I was able to attend last Friday's

A couple of days ago we mentioned some of the activities in which Cherryholmes have been involved during the summer so far. Here's some information to delight English fans of Cherryholmes' style of bluegrass. This dynamic family bluegrass band is listed

Bluegrass Underground, a new monthly live bluegrass music show, is set to debut on WSM on August 29. It will air on WSM and in syndication on the last Friday night of each month at midnight (central time - technically,

Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike begin their latest trip to Europe on Sunday with fives dates in England, followed by two in Ireland and one in Wales before playing a last show in England and then moving on to make

As this year's festival season rolls along, one landmark festival is distinctly missing from the schedule. The Sanders Family Bluegrass Festival in McAlester, OK is no more. After running for the last 31 years, the family decided to no longer

Geez... It seems like everyone in bluegrass but me and Brance are heading for Europe this summer. Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe are in Holland and Norway this week with five shows scheduled. Wednesday July 9 - Turfschip, Nieuwkoop Thursday July 10th -

Last month we gave notice of the series of Bluegrass Nights concerts at The Ryman Auditorium during the summer months. Ahead of his appearance with IIIrd Tyme Out this coming Thursday (July 10) Russell Moore reflects on what the venue means