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...
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...
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...
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the 2016 class for their annual Leadership Bluegrass workshop. Roughly two dozen members of the bluegrass industry are chosen...
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,...
Is there possible gainful employment after being a professional bluegrass musician most of your life? I realize it’s a question that very few full time bluegrass...
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....
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...
This week’s trivia master is Peter “Pete Wernick” Wernick, who as Dr. Banjo makes house calls from his Niwot, CO home. Originally from New York City,...
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...
While Bill Monroe is considered its father, there is no denying the contributions made to bluegrass music by Earl Scruggs. After his first appearance with...