Jim Laprad, Dave Russell, Wendy Smith, and Matt Stoddard at the Masonic Hall in Madison Heights, MI Patty and Lare Williams of P. Williams Productions have put together a documentary outlining the career of Michigan bluegrass musician Wendy Smith. Wendy is
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Billy Strings on The Tonight Show Thanksgiving night
Avant-garde grasser extraordinaire Billy Strings is booked to perform Thursday, November 28, on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The show airs at 11:35 (eastern) on NBC affiliate stations. So when you sit down to that late night turkey sandwich, with
Coal Dust Kisses video premiere from The Grascals
Mountain Home Music has a music video release today for The Grascals, and their current radio single, Coal Dust Kisses. Written by Susanne Mumpower and Jerry Salley, this feel-good song will stir up memories for anyone who lives or lived in
Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter talk fiddlin’ on the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry has released a brief interview with Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland, two extra heavy hitters in the bluegrass fiddle world, about their twin fiddle collab album coming next spring. So far three singles from the record have
The Wilder Flower at The Orange Peel – and new video
Madeline Dierauf with The Wilder Flower at The Orange Peel (11/20/24) - photo © Bryce LaFoon Bryce LaFoon with Lightshifter Studios caught The Wilder Flower last night in Asheville, NC, opening for Mipso at The Orange Peel. But before we get to
Kristy Cox scores three Golden Guitar Awards nominations
When the nominees were announced yesterday for Australia's 53rd annual Golden Guitar Awards by the Country Music Association of Australia, Nashville bluegrass vocalist and bandleader Kristy Cox had three in her name. A native Aussie, Cox has since moved to
European Bluegrass Summit 2025 in Prague
The European Bluegrass Music Association hasn't held one of their European Bluegrass Summit weekends in nearly ten years, but have recently announced that one will be held in Prague, February 28-March 2, 2025. This event will be hosted in cooperation
Custom Jim Faulkner banjo owned by Earl Scruggs donated to Earl Scruggs Center
Aaron and Darlene Carr with Earl Scruggs' Jim Faulkner banjo donated to the Earl Scruggs Center A custom banjo built for Earl Scruggs by Jim Faulkner in 1971 has been officially donated to the permanent collection of the Earl Scruggs Center
Head Over High Heels video from Ashleigh Graham
Pinecastle Recording Company has just released a music video for bluegrass singer, songwriter, mandolinist, and band leader Ashleigh Graham, and her current single, Head Over High Heels. The song is her take on new love, partly inspired by the Flatt &
Free Grant Writing webinar November 14
The IBMA Foundation, together with Leadership Bluegrass Alumni, will be hosting a free online webinar this Thursday (November 14) called Demystifying Grant Writing, designed to reduce the fear level of artists, event producers, and associations when it comes to applying