Alison Brown

The fertile partnership of banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown for Compass Records has brought forth another gem, a new song called Wall Guitar (Since You Said Goodbye), sung by Vince Gill. It's a heartbreak song, and there are few who

It’s one thing to journey back to the past. It’s quite another to find that it's as wonderful as one might remember. Scientists have yet to invent a time machine, but fortunately, artists often have the advantage of revisiting their earlier

It's certainly no exaggeration to say that Alison Brown has helped redefine the role of the banjo in modern music. Her series of solo albums have made that abundantly clear since the beginning, and her interpretive prowess has not only

Today, renowned comedian, actor, and banjo player Steve Martin releases his new single, Bluegrass Radio, with banjo maestro Alison Brown on Compass Records, and we are happy to introduce the song in this detailed interview they did with our very

Alison Brown may have taken a chance by opting to release an all-instrumental album. After all, songs that don't have singing aren't always the most promising prospects when it comes to  garnering commercial consideration. Nevertheless, as one of today's most

On Monday afternoon, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum officially accepted the donation of Earl Scruggs' iconic Granada banjo into their permanent collection. This is the legendary banjo that Earl obtained in a swap with Don Reno in 1949,

Instrumental albums, even by artists that are very well known, can be a precarious proposition. Most of the time, fans and followers want the benefit of vocals and something that suggests either a catchy tune or a substantive song. Consequently,

Alison Brown is one of the most highly regarded individuals in our business. As President of Compass Records, she has produced and/or overseen the recording and releases of dozens of prominent projects, in and out of bluegrass music, and contributed

Alison Brown is that rare combination — both an artist and entrepreneur whose success at the helm of her label, Compass Records alongside her husband, co-owner and bandmate Garry West, has made it one of the leading independent labels encompassing

Compass Records has a new music video today from bluegrass icon, Bobby Osborne, a remake of a classic Merle Haggard number. Osborne told us yesterday that he has spent more than 70 of his 89 years as a professional bluegrass performer,