• Ernie Thacker update in WV paper

    The Herald Dispatch in Huntington, WV has a detailed story in this morning's edition about Ernie Thacker's recent auto accident, which we had briefly outlined...

  • Ernie Thacker benefit – date change

    We just heard from David Russell concerning the benefit show he's planning for Ernie Thacker. We had to move the date of the Michigan Benefit show...

  • Ernie Thacker update

    We just received this update from the folks who manage Ernie Thacker's web site. See our earlier post about his recent serious accident. Sunday, April...

  • Songwriter Bill Castle passes 

    After a spell of declining health, prolific bluegrass song writer Bill Castle passed away at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Maysville, KY on February 27,...

  • Mike Blackburn passes

    West Virginia bluegrass musician and songwriter Mike Blackburn died at his home on October 8. He was 58 years of age, and had been dealing...