What began as a group of bluegrass musicians playing at a men's fellowship gathering thirty three years ago has turned into a ministry, presenting God's word through song, which hasn't slowed for nearly 35 years. The Churchmen's latest release, Shadow of
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Maria With A J – Marija Droze
Born in Lithuania and married to singer/songwriter Billy Droze, Marija Droze has assimilated well into the realms of roots and bluegrass. Granted, as the title of her new album for RBR Entertainment, Maria With a J, makes clear, there's still
2023 Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival report
Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2023 Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival in Roxboro, NC, continues to grow yearly. Located in the north central part of the state, the rural 60-acre park
Peeks at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival – Day Two
Nickel Creek at the 50th anniversary Telluride Bluegrass Festival - photo courtesy Planet Bluegrass The 50th Anniversary of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (TBF50) is well underway, and what a gathering it is of some of the greatest pickers on the planet,
Peeks at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival – Day One
Sam Bush with Dierks Bentley at Telluride 50th - photo by Benko Photographics Throngs of the bluegrass faithful trekked to the striking San Juan Mountains to get a hug from the beautiful box canyon of Telluride, Colorado, as they annually do
2023 Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival begins
Located in north central North Carolina, Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival in Roxboro is underway for its annual Father's Day weekend music event. Promoter, Mike Wilson, and host band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, have worked hard to provide topnotch talent
Smoky Mountain Favorites – Boone & Foster
Like many musicians and creative artists during the COVID pandemic, Aaron Foster and Troy Boone decided to record a project in order to keep themselves and other friends actively playing music, based around what the duo had been playing together at Ole
Kentuckians of Michigan Bluegrass in the Park
Northwoods Ramblers at the 2023 Bluegrass in the Park - photo © Bill Warren Saturday was a banner day for bluegrass music in southeast Michigan. The Kentuckians of Michigan put on the second annual Bluegrass in the Park at their Liberty
Hangovers & Heartaches – Breakin’ Strings
Its title aside, Breakin' Strings new album, Hangovers & Heartaches, their first new offering in ten years, is a decidedly upbeat affair. So too, despite its hiatus, the Maine-based band, which was founded some 18 years ago, appears newly inspired.
Jerry Douglas at Bluegrass in Bricktown – and a look back in Oklahoma
Jerry Douglas in Oklahoma City - photo © Pamm Tucker In downtown Oklahoma City, a mere three blocks south of the iconic Bricktown district, lies a 70 acre park, Scissortail Park, named for the Oklahoma State Bird, which offers experiences for all