• Introducing Fast Track

    We're probably most of us familiar with the aphorism, "When God closes one door, He opens another," meaning that good things can rise from the ashes of what may look initially like a disaster. It often proves true in the

  • Joshua Gooding to Alex Leach Band

    The Alex Leach Band has announced that Joshua Gooding has joined the group on mandolin. Joshua grew up in California as the son of Dave Gooding, himself a bluegrass musician and a member of the Board of Directors of the

  • Nate Burie to Special Consensus

    Following the recently announced departure of mandolinist Nick Dumas from Special Consensus, banjo player and band leader Greg Cahill has informed us that Nick's place will be taken by Nate Burie. Nate grew up performing with his family band, The Burie

  • Kody Norris receives hometown honor

    Kody Norris, creator and operator of The Kody Norris Show, was honored this week by a "Home Of" sign at the entrance to his hometown of Mountain City, Tennessee. Mayor Kevin Parsons and Kody were on hand for the official unveiling

  • Sally (Berry) Lea launches solo career

    Sally Lea, formerly performing as Sally Berry and Sally Vincent, has announced her departure from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. For the past several years she has played guitar and provided harmony vocals with her mother's band. On the strength of

  • Turning Ground to Turnberry Management

    Turnberry Records and Management has announced the signing of eastern Kentucky's Turning Ground for management services. The band records bluegrass and Gospel for Bonfire Music Group. Keith Barnacastle, Turnberry's president, has nothing but praise for his new signees, and their lead

  • Eli Johnston to Merle Monroe

    Eli Johnston with Quicksilver at SamJam 2018 - photo by Jennifer Buckler Merle Monroe has announced that Eli Johnston has joined their touring band on bass and harmony vocals. Eli's is a familiar face in the bluegrass world from his recent five