• Leaving Cleveland from The Tim Raybon Band

    Pinecastle Records has released a new single from The Tim Raybon Band, their first since being rechristened as such after performing as Merle Monroe for several years. Tim grew up singing alongside his brother, Marty, their older brother Ricky, and Kenny,

  • Alex DePue passes

    Alex DePue, the fiddling sensation of The DePue Brothers, died this past Thursday, January 27, as a result of a car accident while he was in Mexico. He was 49 years of age. Alex, and his brothers, performed an interesting mix

  • Ronnie Kidd passes

    Ronnie Kidd with bass (right) - photo by Katie Danielle Photography Ronnie Kidd, 67, of Seagrove, NC, passed away on January 25. He was an active member of his church, a Gideon, a Mason, and an avid bluegrass enthusiast. An accomplished

  • 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