Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers are back with another single and music video, Lead and Iron, the title track from their upcoming Dark Shadow Recording project, due in September. Despite the long-haired vibe, the Prowlers play in a traditional bluegrass style, tempered by
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Video Premiere: Sweet Temptation from Tommy Emmanuel with Del McCoury Band
For the latest single from his Accomplice Two album, guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel has a music video with the Del McCoury Band on the Merle Travis classic, Sweet Temptation. Bluegrass and country fans alike will recall Ricky Skaggs' 1979 recording of
Molly Johnson receives IBMA scholarship to Blue Ridge Banjo Camp
Molly Johnson, a 16 year old banjo picker from Pumpkintown, SC, has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 IBMA scholarship to attend Béla Fleck's Blue Ridge Banjo Camp. Each year the Association pays the tuition for one deserving
Muscle Car from Andy Hall, with Billy Strings
Americana Vibes records has a new single and music video for Andy Hall of Infamous Stringdusters fame. It's a grassy instrumental featuring Hall on reso-guitar, accompanied by several other top players including Billy Strings on guitar. It's from his upcoming Squareneck
Echoes From Another World from Jussi Syren & The Groundbreakers
Finland's top bluegrass entertainers, Jussi Syren & The Groundbreakers, are getting ready to release their 13th album, Bluegrass Voice, which is set to hit on June 9 from Bluelight Records. To mark the occasion, Jussi has released one of the tracks
IBMA announces Bluegrass Ramble artists for ’23 World of Bluegrass
The International Bluegrass Music Association has today announced the artists who will be invited to showcase during the 2023 World of Bluegrass convention, as part of the annual Bluegrass Ramble in Raleigh, NC. Each act selected will have the opportunity
Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association celebrates 40 years
The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association, located in West Plains, south-central Missouri, is celebrating four decades of music. The stated purpose of HOBA is "to further the education and the enjoyment of bluegrass music." All its officers and board
Search for new IBMA Executive Director underway
The International Bluegrass Music Association has officially launched its search for a new Executive Director in the wake of their most recent ED, Pat Morris, taking his leave earlier this year to deal with a family health issue. Prior director
June 1 deadline for IBMA Foundation scholarships
The good folks with the IBMA Foundation have asked us to remind everyone that there is a June 1 deadlines coming up for their five scholarships for college students with an interest in bluegrass music. These range from $1,000-$2,500 for
IBMA adds two new awards for 2024
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced two new Awards to recognize non-musical professionals who contribute mightily to our industry. Both have been requested for several years by the membership, and the first recipients will be acknowledged at World of