• Banjo – An Illustrated History

    Lovers of the banjo have much to celebrate in this first half of the year, with two carefully researched and prepared hardcover books being released...

  • New digital reissues from Rounder

    Rounder Records is celebrating March, and the imminent arrival of festival season, with 21 reissues of classic titles in their catalog, representing some of the...

  • Old River video from Nightflyer

    Ohio's Nightflyer has just released their first professionally-produced music video, for Hazel Dickens' Old River, which the band has included on its latest CD, Rail,...

  • Bluegrass Celebrity Ghost Stories

    We've all heard tales of boredom on the road, and the clever and often ingenious ways that touring musicians find to occupy their down time....

  • Hammertowne releases debut album

    Mountain Fever Records has announced the April 9 release of Hammertowne’s self-titled debut album. Hammertowne is a five man group that originates in the “cradle...

  • Mark Johnson wins 2012 Steve Martin Prize

    Clawhammer banjo innovator Mark Johnson has been announced as the 2012 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, the 3rd annual...