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Chris Jones has announced that Nelson Williams, until recently bassist with Jake Blount, will take up that position next week with The Night Drivers. Marshall Wilborn, who has been playing bass with the band this past few years, recently told Jones

Sequoia Rose is a young bluegrass artist living in Humboldt County, CA. Primarily known as a mandolinist, they have multiple first place finishes back east in instrumental competitions. Growing up in Pennsylvania as David Watson, Sequoia performed regularly with 64 to

Mrs. JD (Treva) Chrisco, 98, former freelance writer for Bluegrass Unlimited, Pickin', and Muleskinner News magazines, passed away Friday, August 11, in Marshville, NC. Mrs. Chrisco was known for her love of bluegrass music and was a strong supporter. She

The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced that Tim Stafford will serve as their Artist in Residence for the 2023-24 academic year. This recurring one-year position was created to give students in

CMH Records, who had recorded a great deal of classic bluegrass music in their day, have recently released a pair of remastered classics that should be of interest to any serious bluegrass lover. First up is the digital reissue of The

Roughly ten years ago The Roys were a popular bluegrass touring and recording act, consisting of the brother-and-sister duo of Lee and Elaine Roy. Their draw was contemporary original material, with an acoustic country bent, along with strong sibling harmony.

The first single from Authentic Unlimited's forthcoming gospel album with Billy Blue Records, another Jerry Cole original, has now officially released.  Thank You Lord for Grace is the honest prayer of a believer. This song is the perfect reflection of the

Japanese-American Branson-based legend and member of the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame, Shoji Tabuchi, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, after battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 79.  Tabuchi was born April 16, 1944, in Daishōji, Ishikawa, Japan (now Kaga,

Nick Chandler & Delivered have announced their newest bandmate, Spencer Atkinson, on guitar. Spencer is a bluegrass multi-instrumentalist, 21 years of age from Richmond, VA, and this is his first touring gig. He has previously worked with Rappahannock Crossing, and filled

The Kody Norris Show on the Grand Ole Opry (8/9/23) - Photo by Jeremy Westby for 2911 Media The Kody Norris Show is finishing up a big week, having followed up their first Ryman Auditorium appearance two weeks ago with their