• Crowe on the Banjo

    It is with a bitter-sweet taste that we announce the forthcoming publication of the book Crowe on the Banjo: The Music Life of J.D. Crowe by Marty Godbey. Due to be published by the University of Illinois Press (ISBN 13: 9780252078255

  • More about Bean Blossom book

    Last week we announced the publication of the book Bean Blossom - The Brown County Jamboree and Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festivals, Tom Adler‘s history of the music park. Adler was understandably proud and relieved to see the finished product .... but

  • Bean Blossom by Tom Adler

    Tom Adler, former executive director of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, and a noted bluegrass folklorist and radio host, has released a book timed to honor this year's celebration of Bill Monroe's centennial. Bean Blossom - The Brown County Jamboree and

  • Banjo NewsLetter

    We heard this weekend from Donald Nitchie, editor of the venerable Banjo NewsLetter, with some info about the upcoming June issue. The cover feature is an interview with Tom Boyd from Dry Branch Fire Squad, conducted by Greg Cahill from Special

  • Big news from Rob Ickes

    When we spoke with Rob Ickes earlier this week, he had some exciting news to share. First off, he had just found out that he will be featured on the cover of Guitar Player magazine in August. The editorial staff told

  • The Real Bluegrass Book

    Hal Leonard has released a new fake book for bluegrass musicians  - and for anyone who might want to add a few bluegrass standards to their repertoire. The Real Bluegrass Book includes more than 300 songs across 432 pages, presented in

  • New York Times on Sarah Jarosz

    Saturday's edition of the New York Times included a feature on Sarah Jarosz, written by Andy Langer, one of her fellow Austinites. They talk about her studying at Boston's New England Conservatory, her upcoming sophomore CD, Follow Me Down, her roots

  • Boxcars grace Cashbox cover

    The Boxcars are featured on the cover of the May 2 issue of Cashbox magazine, in celebration of the position of their debut album atop this week's Cashbox bluegrass chart. This latest bluegrass supergroup is anchored by Adam Steffey on mandolin

  • Bluegrass Europe on its own

    The current April/May edition of Bluegrass Europe magazine boasts a number of milestones. Bluegrass Europe was founded and first published by Paolo Dettwiler who continued as the editor until the February/March 2011 edition, after which he retired. The magazine debuted

  • Spann’s Guide To Gibson 1902-1941

    Next month will see the publication of a new book sure to be of interest to those interested in vintage Gibson instruments: Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941. The 296 page book is a guide to Gibson guitars, mandolins, and banjos manufactured