• Take Me To Calvary – LakeSide

    Since they began playing in East Tennessee area churches nearly two decades ago, LakeSide has remained firmly committed to sharing the message of Jesus Christ through their unique blend of contemporary bluegrass and southern gospel stylings. Their fifth studio release, Take Me

  • Morning Shift – Steep Canyon Rangers

    Whenever a band has a shift in membership, it’s generally bound to have some sort of impact, either for better or for worse. Steep Canyon Rangers haven’t been immune to that particular situation, but fortunately, they’ve managed to emerge without

  • Nothin’ Fancy Festival ’23 kicks off

    Nothin' Fancy with Rhonda Vincent at the Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 21st Nothin’ Fancy Festival is off and running. Sherry Boyd has taken the MC position, one of the most highly respected MCs in the business.

  • School Project – Cory Walker

    Cory Walker has made a name for himself as one of Nashville's most accomplished banjoists. Working with numerous artists such as Sierra Hull, The Dillards, Ricky Skaggs, Kix Brooks, and currently East Nash Grass, Cory has always been surrounded by

  • 2023 Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival wrap-up

    Seth Mulder & Midnight Run at the 2023 Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 23rd Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival is in the books leaving many, many great memories. Joe And Mitzi Soward are to be congratulated on another

  • Bluegrass – Willie Nelson

    There's practically no single genre that Willie Nelson hasn't engaged with over the course of his 60 plus year career, so it's hardly surprising that he'd venture into bluegrass, a style that suits his music both effortlessly and effectively. Consequently,

  • 2023 Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival kicks off

    Appalachian Road Show at the 2023 Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 23rd Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon in Kodak, TN. Joe and Mitzi Soward host the festival on their farm where they operate a