More sad news from the world of internet radio... Richard Cifersky has informed us that his European online bluegrass radio project, Radio Velvet, has discontinued their streaming service. The Slovak-based 24/7 network has been operating for the past two years, managed
WAMU, which has provided a home for bluegrass music in our nation's capitol since July 1967, has made the decision to switch to an all news and information format starting January 1, 2017. As a result, their bluegrass streaming service,
After last night's sad news about the passing of Ralph Stanley, perhaps what we all need today is a good laugh. And what would be better than some good ol', down home bluegrass comedy from The Moron Brothers? Burley and Lardo
If you are a booking agent or artist representative, don't read this. It's liable to give you hives. Canadian banjo master Jayme Stone is an acoustic artist that has blazed his own trails in the music business. Finding unique sources of
While it seemed earlier this year that they had found a way to continue operating their 24/7 bluegrass music stream online, it now appears that The Bluegrass Mix is off the air for good. Station operator Roger Randolph confirmed this morning what we
Paul Robinson is a perfect example of the sort of person who has taken to Internet broadcasting and the opportunities it provides. He lives in Murfreesboro, TN and has spent nearly 40 years working in radio and concert promotions, including several
Colorado banjoist Jake Schepps is offering a free sampler of the music he has been working on of late, as a tease for his new subscription service, Round Window Radio. We live in a challenging time for musical artists, where the
There's a new player in the online bluegrass radio market. RadioBluegrass.com has actually been cybercasting a 24/7 bluegrass signal for just over a year, but owner/operator Sid Zipo is just now starting to promote the feed, which can also be found
Friends and family of the late Louis Meyers will be assembling today in Austin, TX to commemorate the life of the celebrated musician, promoter, and organizer who died suddenly from a heart attack last Friday morning. Meyers was prominent in the worlds
We heard from Roger Randolph with The Bluegrass Mix, who is happy to report that their 24/7 bluegrass streaming service is back on the air after being dark for the past few weeks. In mid-February, after new royalty rates for music
