• The Graham Talent Group

    Randy Graham, who recently gave up his position playing mandolin and singing tenor with David Parmley & Continental Divide, has launched an entertainment agency, the Graham Talent Group. He will be handling a roster that includes David Parmley & Continental Divide,

  • Led Zep and the G’Earls

    Gibson has published an interview on their web site with Kristin Andreassen of Uncle Earl. The article largely centers on their having worked with former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, who produced their latest CD, Waterloo, Tennessee. How did you guys

  • Banjos in New York City

    We got a note recently from progressive banjoist Jake Schepps, letting us know that he and his Expedition Quartet are heading from Boulder, CO to New York City for this week's Arts Presenters Conference. The annual conference brings together performing

  • Dusters on the cover of BMP

    The winter 2008 issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles has a cover feature on The Infamous Stringdusters in the form of an interview with resonator guitarist Andy Hall Andy talks with BMP about how the group came into existence, how they

  • Bluegrass impressionists

    Ashby Frank is a talented musician who, despite his youth, has already been a part of several notable ensembles. At 24 years old, Ashby - who is the current mandolinist with Special Consensus - has toured with Marty Raybon, Alecia

  • Grascals on WSM Thursday

    The Grascals will join Eddie Stubbs tomorrow night (1/10) on WSM for a special 2 hour live radio show from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. They will appear from 8:00-10:00 p.m. (EST) on An Intimate Evening

  • Mark Schatz joins Claire Lynch Band

    Claire Lynch has announced that Mark Schatz will come aboard as her new bass player in The Claire Lynch Band. Mark has been part of some of the most important ensembles in recent bluegrass/acoustic music history, and is also a recognized

  • Missy Raines & The New Hip

    We posted last week with the news that Missy Raines would be leaving her position with Claire Lynch to pursue her own group full time. We asked Missy to share a few words about her new endeavor, and her feelings upon

  • The Dan Band in Nashville

    The Dan Tyminski Band performed their debut show this past week, offering two sets at Nashville's Station Inn on Wednesday evening. Our friend, old time banjo picker Tina Trianosky, was at the show and sent us some impressions - and found