Music

I had a nice conversation this afternoon with fiddlemeister Jim VanCleve, during which he shared word about his and Josh Shilling's unexpected trip to St. Croix to play music. Apparently Jim has a business acquaintance who is involved in bringing

Spring Creek created a good deal of media reaction and fan support with last year's self-released CD, Lonesome Way To Go, so much so that Rebel Records signed them to the label. In so doing they became the first band

As mentioned elsewhere, the Gibson Brothers' Ring the Bell hit the street this week (5/5). The first album that the Gibson Brothers have done for their new label, Compass Records, is now available. (Catalogue # 4506) The collection of a dozen songs

A video overview of Gold Heart's recent tour to the UK is now available online. It was created by Gold Heart along with Jens Koch, who played banjo with the band while they were gone across the sea. The video

Terry Baucom is the new banjo player with Dale Ann Bradley. He has been doing most of her shows this past few months, and with a few exceptions, will be with her for all live appearances in the foreseeable future. Though

According to Craig Bickhardt, It's All (Almost) In A Name. The subject is songwriting. More specifically, it's the naming of songs. Craig discusses the value of a compelling song title, and the disappointment of a bland one. He argues that far

In March we mentioned the forthcoming release of the 50-song box-set, a career retrospective by the Del McCoury Band. This set commemorates Del McCoury's 50 years in the bluegrass music business with a 5 CD set aptly titled Celebrating 50

Doyle Lawson's latest Rounder release, Lonely Street, hits today (5/5). In keeping with his current practice of alternating themes every other CD, this project is a primarily secular recording. The material is drawn from some of today's top songwriters, with a

This post is part of our occasional feature, Songwriter Profiles. If you have a suggestion for a bluegrass songwriter we might want to consider, please contact us. The Gibson Brothers - Eric on banjo, Leigh on guitar - began their musical

Following his appearance on Saturday night (5/2) at The Station Inn for the launch of the Paul Warren tribute CD, 89 year old bluegrass legend Curly Seckler will be on the road again this month. On this coming Saturday, May 9,