Unfortunately, a story has been circulating online today saying that Russell Moore, fearless leader of bluegrass supergroup IIIrd Tyme Out, has been hospitalized with a serious infection. While it is not true that Russell is in the hospital, he was diagnosed
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Sam Crabtree to Darrell Webb Band
The Darrell Webb Band has announced the newest addition to the group. It's 19 year old Sam Crabtree from Chattanooga, who will be playing banjo. Sam is a multi-instrumentalist who has been playing since he was 13. And this is not
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Carolina Blue to Wilson Pickins
Carolina Blue, a rising bluegrass group from Brevard, NC, has announced an affiliation with Wilson Pickins Productions, who will henceforth serve as their representative for live appearances. The group has been performing together since 2007, when the band was formed by
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Kim Robins on the prowl for a fiddle player
Kim Robins, recently signed with Pinecastle Records and boasting of a new album, Raining In Baltimore, just released, is now on the hunt for a full-time fiddler for her touring band, 40 Years Late. 2017 has been a good year so
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Eric Gibson sez “Vote for Leigh!”
Leigh and Eric Gibson When the IBMA Awards nominees were announced last week, Gibson Brothers fans rejoiced to see both Eric and Leigh Gibson's names on the ballot for Male Vocalist of the Year. It is a high honor for both
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Isaac Taylor returns to The Florida State Bluegrass Band
Debi Evans, Ernie Evans, Josh Griffin, and Isaac Taylor with The Florida State Bluegrass Band The Florida State Bluegrass Band has been the chief performance vehicle for multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ernie Evans, and his wife and band mate Debi, since he
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Wilson Banjo Co to Bonfire Recording Company
Last month, Pinecastle Records announced the opening of the label’s own recording studio, known as Bonfire Recording Studio, in their home base of Piedmont, South Carolina. Along with that studio comes a new label imprint known as Bonfire Recording Company,
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Andrea Roberts to handle bluegrass dates for Blue Highway
Blue Highway has announced that they are bringing the Andrea Roberts Agency on to their team to assist management with artist representation. Under this new system Sherri George will handle Fair and Corporate/Specialty bookings, as well as Tour Management and Publicity,
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Backline Bluegrass to Poor Mountain Records
Poor Mountain Records is continuing their aggressive moves in the bluegrass market with the signing of South Carolina's Backline Bluegrass. The band is based around the singing of guitarist, Katelyn Ingardia. They feature a mix of secular and spiritual bluegrass material
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Farm Hands Rural Route photo contest
To celebrate their single, Rural Route, going to #1 this week on our Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart, The Farm Hands are hosting their first-ever photo contest. Rural Route, written by Farm Hands bassist and vocalist Daryl Mosley, conveys a love