Our new episode features an interview John did with Rhonda Vincent about two weeks ago in Nashville. Rhonda spoke with us just after the IBMA Awards Nominations press conference on August 15, and the discussion covered an interesting range of
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September Bluegrass Unlimited
Bobby Osborne is on the cover of the new issue of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine, in the mail now to subscribers. The title, and the theme of the article is On His Own, referencing Bobby's having embarked on a career as
Nickel Creek shutting down in ’07
Billboard Magazine is reporting that Nickel Creek will put the band into "an indefinite hiatus in late 2007." From the article on the Billboard site: "After seven years straight of touring and three records behind us, it's in our best interest to
Scruggs featured in new Bluegrass Music Profiles
Earl Scruggs is on the cover of the September/October issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles, now on its way to subscribers. The magazine features a lengthy, personal interview with the legendary father of bluegrass banjo, where he talks about a
Larry Stephenson on XM’s Studio Special
This morning at 8:00 a.m., Larry Stephenson joins XM's Kyle Cantrell on Bluegrass Junction (Channel 14) for a set of live music and discussion. This is the first of several airings of Larry's Studio Special appearance on XM, where
Wichita Rutherford gives away DVDS
I just got a note from our pal Wichita Rutherford. He's got something special happening at WichitasBlog.com and he wanted the bluegrass community to know about it first. Here's what's happening. Starting tomorrow at 11 AM Wichita is going to
Chris Thile single – iTunes exclusive
The first single from the upcoming Chris Thile Thile CD, How To Grow A Woman From The Ground, is available now as an iTunes exclusive. The song is Chris' take on Jimmy Rodgers' Brakeman's Blues, and features Chris on mandolin
Into The Blue – two prize package giveaways
Everyone likes free stuff. And everyone likes to be a winner. So here is your chance at both. Terry Herd, host of the most widely listened to bluegrass radio show on the planet - Into The Blue, is giving away
Help build the Mandolin Glossary
The folks over at Mandolin Cafe are working on an interesting project, and can use your help. For a while now they have been compiling a Mandolin Glossary, an alphabetical listing of terms and personalities with importance in the mando
Van Heffer Video on youtube.com
We've told you in the past about our friend Wichita Rutherford and the band he plays in, Van Heffer. As you may recall Wichita podcasted the entire video in 5 minute episodes earlier this year. Now it seems that somebody