Elliot King and Truett Wagner at the 2025 Star Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock G. Nicholas Hancock attended the 98th Star Fiddlers’ Convention held this past weekend at the Star Elementary School, in the small Montgomery County town of Star,
Mandolinist and photographer Akira Otsuka and Gary Kopp have spent a great deal of time putting together this tribute to the great John Duffey, co-founder of both The Country Gentlemen and The Seldom Scene. It includes audio from a get-together
Noted bluegrass singer and songwriter Chris Jones has made no secret of his deep affection for Tom T Hall, both as an artist and a friend. The two were close during Tom T's life, and that of his wife, Miss
Radio listeners in Flagstaff, AZ have lost a familiar voice with the retirement of long time broadcaster Peter Bruce at KAFF. On the air there since 1983, Pete became a big part of the Flagstaff community, not only for his
The International Bluegrass Music Association is accepting applications through tomorrow (February 28) for bands who wish to be considered for official showcase performance slots during the 2025 World of Bluegrass convention in Chattanooga, TN. In what they call the Bluegrass Ramble,
Noted Colorado guitarist and vocalist Tyler Grant is preparing to release his seventh album, appropriately titled Flatpicker, on March 28. With that project in mind, he has created a gorgeous music video for one of the tracks, a true story
Hillary Klug, dancing Nashville street performer turned fiddling social media sensation, has a fun new music video this week for one of the tracks on her upcoming Dancing Fiddler album. From her long blonde hair to her buck dancing performance videos
Rebecca Bauer, Elizabeth Dewey, and Haley Grimm on staff at IBMA The International Bluegrass Music Association has introduced some new faces in the Nashville office, and a promotion for one that should be familiar. Executive Director Ken White says that he is
Pinecastle Recording has asked us to premiere a brand new music video from Nick Chandler & Delivered, their grassed up take on Never Did No Wanderin'. It's a song from the hilarious 2003 mockumentary, A Mighty Wind, a clever send
For the past 15 years or so, The Jaywalkers have stood out as among the more interesting and entertaining British bluegrass acts. Their clever songwriting and quirky sense of style show influences from Appalachian bluegrass and old time music, alongside
