The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival in Pennsylvania has outgrown its original home at the Mifflin County Youth Fair Grounds in Reedville. Their 7th annual event in July 2013 will be held at the Centre County Grange Fair grounds in Centre Hall, about 17 miles
Mando monster Mike Marshall is set to perform this weekend with the Pacific Chamber Symphony. The program has him featured on two pieces: his own composition, Concerto No. 1 for Mandolin and String Orchestra, and Harpsichord Concerto #5 in Fm (BMV
Brides are told to include something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue in their wedding get-up. At the D.C. Bluegrass Union’s fourth annual festival in the Washington suburbs, it was something old, something new, something borrowed and everything bluegrass. The
Amidst the on-going shenanigans connected with the use of Bill Monroe’s name, America the Beautiful marketing agency has recognized the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration for what it is, a great festival of traditional bluegrass music. The Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration is
Repeated examples over the years have showed that bluegrass people are some of the most generous folks around - always quick to help someone in need within our community, either through benefit shows or direct assistance. Just such a concert is
This first-timer's overview of the 2013 Joe Val festival is a contribution from Tara Linhardt, noted mandolinist, instructor, filmmaker and Guinness World Record holder. Tara also took the many photos which accompany this piece. I decided to broaden my horizons and
These fine photos of The Del McCoury Band were taken by Todd Powers at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL on February 14. You can see more of Todd's concert photos online.
This reflection on the Bluegrass Album band reunion in Asheville is a contribution from Alan Tompkins, prominent Texas bluegrass musician, impresario, and radio host. Mid-February weather in Dallas is usually great, some of the best each year, and not something I
It appears that the legal dispute surrounding the use of Bill Monroe's name in association with the Jerusalem Ridge festival near Rosine, KY is still simmering. On January 11, the Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling that had enjoined Campbell
Greg McGrath at the Australian Bluegrass Blog has shared some unfortunate news for Aussie grassers. Perhaps the island nation's longest-running festival, the Harrietville National Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Convention,l has announced its dissolution after 24 years. It's a double hit for the
