• Bluegrass Cardinals Tribute touring this season

    Wonderful news for Bluegrass Cardinals fans! David Parmley, Randy Graham, and Larry Stephenson will be reuniting for select shows this year as Bluegrass Cardinals Tribute. They will be revisiting much of the great music made by the Cardinals in their hey

  • George Winn passes

    Veteran mandolin player, singer, and bandleader George Winn passed away on early Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, at the age of 88.  He was born in Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Virginia, in 1933, and thanks to encouraging parents and the help of

  • King of the Blues from James Reams

    James Reams has released a new single from his recently released album, Like A Flowing River, the soundtrack to the documentary film about his musical career, Like A Flowing River: A Bluegrass Passage. The movie, available on DVD and for rental

  • Starlett & Big John to Rebel Records

    Rebel Records has announced the signing of bluegrass vocal duo Starlett & Big John to the label. The two have been fast rising artists since forming their group in 2019, having been selected as Bluegrass Ramble showcase artists at last

  • Shorty Byrd passes

    If you camped at central North Carolina bluegrass festivals such as Big Lick Festival in April, Doyle Lawson's on Mother's Day weekend, Lil' John’s on Labor Day weekend, or Willow Oak in June, you might have crossed paths with Shorty

  • Crooked Tree from Molly Tuttle

    Nonesuch Records has released a new single from their upcoming album with Molly Tuttle, the title track, Crooked Tree. Bluegrass lovers are excited about the music from this new project, as it marks the celebrated guitarist and singer's return to bluegrass following

  • New look for Hillbilly Fever in ’22

    We heard recently from Hillbilly Fever, based in Athens, TX, with news of a changed lineup to start off the 2022 season. The group got its start in North Carolina, but moved with banjo picker Mark Krider to the southwest some

  • Louise Tomberlain passes

    Louise Tomberlain, featured singer with Carl Tipton and family for about 40 years, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 89. She had been in declining health for a little while, struggling with Alzheimer's disease. Louise Leonard Tomberlain