Events

Next month, multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz will be making her first ever tour of the UK. The young Texas singer-songwriter released her second album, Follow Me Down, in May.  It was met with much acclaim in the UK music press, just

Bluegrass is an interesting musical genre. It is loved far and wide by people in rural communities, especially in the south, who can readily associate with much of the lyrical content. Yet it is also loved around the world from,

For years, the indefatigable Fred Robbins has been posting and maintaining an online archive of bluegrass memorabilia, in the form of photographs, video and audio files. His particular specialty is the early history of bluegrass festivals, from the late 1960s

And yet even more Bean Blossom video from Rural Rhythm. Here's Lou Reid & Carolina doing God's Front Porch from their Sounds Like Heaven To Me CD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDmYnlmKC-8

This Thursday (6/23) will mark the beginning of the 2011 Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman series in downtown Nashville. The shows will run each Thursday evening through July, all of them presenting top bluegrass artists at the venerable "Mother Church"

Noted banjo stylist Tony Ellis is the featured performer tonight (6/22) on the Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage in Washington, DC. Ellis is a former Blue Grass Boy, and an alumnus of Mac Wiseman's band, working with both of these bluegrass legends

Here is Jason Lombard's final photo report from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Many thanks to Jason for his fabulous photos! You can see all of his Telluride images by following this link.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has issued a proclamation declaring July 2011 as Virginia Bluegrass Festival Month. It, and six others recognizing Virginia natives who have profoundly affected the development of bluegrass music, will be read from the stage during the Oak

Here is the fourth photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. What a day, what a festival. Father's Day morning Gospel with Darrel Scott and friends took the cake for set of the show. Incredible is

Here is the third photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Elk Park, in downtown Telluride, is a  special place to see and listen to some of the best musicians that are here for the festival.