• Punch Brothers on Antifogmatic

    Chris Thile and his Punch Brothers have created a video interview to introduce the band's next CD, Antifogmatic, due on June 15 from Nonesuch Records. The video includes footage of the guys tracking at Ocean Way Studio with producer Jon Brion,

  • Mountain Heart with John Cowan

    Mountain Heart was back in the studio yesterday, putting finishing touches on their upcoming EP project. As we have reported before, this project will find the buys showcasing their new, edgier, more rock-inflected sound - something they have been sliding

  • Amber Collins – On The Corner

    Another strong release from southwestern Virginia is On The Corner, the debut solo project from Amber Collins, who fronts the Galax-based No Speed Limit. Much of the band assists her on this album, but most prominent is guitarist Josh Pickett

  • So Long from The Bluegrass Brothers

    We have been inundated recently with fine new CDs, so many that I fear we won't be able to mention them all. It's always fun to discover new artists (especially younger musicians), and to hear the releases from major labels,

  • More Dierks: live on Imus and in WSJ

    He's everywhere! As we mentioned yesterday, Dierks Bentley is popping up all across the media promoting his newly released CD, Up On The Ridge. Newspapers, radio, online... He has also made quite a few television appearances, bringing his bluegrass-themed music to a

  • Up On The Ridge – Dierks Bentley

    Today, June 8, marks the official release of Dierks Bentley's much anticipated 'bluegrass album,' Up On The Ridge. We have spoken of it several times here on Bluegrass Today, and Bentley has been making a full-on media push this past

  • Carter Brothers on Blue Plate Special

    Tim and Danny Carter, The Carter Brothers, are heading to Knoxville for a live appearance at noon today on Blue Plate Special, which airs daily during the week on WDVX. Though the brothers are sometimes known for mixing acoustic and electric

  • Crowe, Lawson, Williams – Old Friends

    JD Crowe, Doyle Lawson and Paul Williams clearly qualify for "living legend" status in the world of bluegrass music. Though each is now a well-established bandleader, they all served an apprenticeship with the great Jimmy Martin as members of his

  • Larry Sparks Band reunion

    Larry Sparks has had a number of celebrated bands during his career, even recording recently with star-studded lineups. For many die-hard Sparks fans, however, the band that worked with Larry in the 1990s is considered to be one of his