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This remembrance is a contribution from Mark Stoffel, mandolinist with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, a native of Germany. The German bluegrass scene is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and iconic members. Dieter Rahner, multi-instrumentalist, founder

Mountain Fever Records has announced the signing of veteran multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jr. Williams to the label for a new solo project. Williams, a Kentucky native, has been a part of several popular bluegrass acts over his career, where he has

Chicago singer/songwriter Jared Rabin is about to release his third album next month, and this time around, he's going all acoustic with some bluegrass flair. We are delighted to premiere the second single today, Cold Rain and Snow, an absolute classic

Bluegrass mandolin master Jesse Brock has released another single from his upcoming album, Streamliner, expected in July from Sound Biscuit. This time it's Black Rock City, a coal mining song from by Aaron Bibelhauser and Mark Brinkman, featuring Greg Blake on

Mountain Fever Records has announced the signing of popular British Columbia grassers, Jackson Hollow, to the label. The strength of this quartet is in their vocals, with lead singer Tianna Lefebvre out front. She is a multiple award winner from the British

Engelhardt Music Group has released another new single from their current album for Tina Adair, a swingy version of the Hank Williams classic, I Can't Get You Off Of My Mind. Though she has been involved in bluegrass since she was

Mel Bay Publications has released a new instructional book for upright bass, geared to bluegrass players, written by Mile Twelve bassist Nate Sabat. Titled Dirt Simple Upright Bass, the 45 page book offers an excellent introduction to the instrument for those

There's a brand new bluegrass band recently formed in east Tennessee that is sure to please anyone who enjoys solid, traditional bluegrass music. Named simply The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, this quintet features some of the brightest lights among our music's youth

Mandolin master John Reischman has a new album soon to be released, with a clever title drawing on his long career as both a stellar sideman and an innovative bandleader. Known for his collaborations with Tony Rice and his many

Mason Via is certainly on a roll this year, appearing as a contestant on American Idol and being chosen as a member of Old Crow Medicine Show. He's also signed a recording contract with Mountain Fever Records, who have released