Bluegrass band news

...but only for last weekend. John Bryan threw a kidney stone last week and his doctors advised against traveling, so Jamie hopped back on the bus for a trip to the Sac River Cowboy Church in Springfield, MO on Sunday. From a couple

A few weeks ago we wrote about the newest member to join up with Kevin Pace & the Early Edition, which led to a more in-depth conversation with the bandleader. The group had been on hiatus for nearly two years,

The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band has announced their new fifth member, following the retirement of original reso-guitarist Mark Clifton at the end of last year. Formed some years ago by famed Country Gentlemen bassist Bill Yates, the Tribute Band continues

The ginger haired Walker sisters in Redhead Express have planned a live video shoot in Nashville on March 19. They are inviting all their fans out to enjoy the show, which will include one set of their pop music covers, done

The Larry Stephenson Band has a new look for 2018 as they start the season. Of course, Larry is still at the helm performing his signature high lonesome bluegrass music, but with a new band in tow. Long time fans will

Sideline has announced that fiddler Daniel Greeson is the newest member of the band, stepping in for Nathan Aldridge who left to take the job with IIIrd Tyme Out. Just 21 years of age, Daniel is currently a student in the

Massachusetts' Zink & Company have announced that they are now represented by Whispering Meadows Public Relations/Marketing in Columbus, OH for booking and publicity. The band is helmed by guitarist and vocalist Corey Zink, with assistance from John Roc on mandolin, Dan Menzone on

It's been almost exactly a year since Tommy Long stepped away from his position as guitarist and lead vocalist for Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. The move was necessitated by a diagnosis of throat cancer last March, with treatment specified

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have announced Nathan Aldridge as their new fiddler, beginning in March. He will take the spot recently vacated by Justen Haynes who left the group after a dozen years to focus on a dog

Kristi Stanley & Running Blind have announced their signing with Still Blue Entertainment for both publicity services and booking representation. Kristi, married to Ralph Stanley II, has been singing country and bluegrass music since she was in her teens. She sang