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Steve Martin likes to joke when accused of being a Renaissance man that he would have to be 500 years old for that to be true. So that's out. And while the term dilettante used to be used to describe

WAMU's Bluegrass Country will feature an official debut of No Borders, the brand new CD from the The Spinney Brothers on the Mountain Fever label, tomorrow, April 30th. The band, consisting of Allan Spinney (guitar and vocals), Rick Spinney (banjo and

WDVX radio in Knoxville was recognized last week with a 2013 Tennessee Governor's Arts Award from the Tennessee Arts Commission. The station is popular throughout East Tennessee, and worldwide via online streaming, for its eclectic mix of traditional, bluegrass, old time

Many know Mike Compton from the Nashville Bluegrass Band and John Hartford String Band, or from duet appearances. Many students have taken his mandolin classes. He IS the acknowledged Monroe-style master. When I learned Mike was appearing solo April 21 at the

Pretty Good for a Girl is the rather grudging term often used in the past to damn with faint praise a female who is inclined to excel in some way. Murphy Hicks Henry, the author, has the good humour to use

Continuing on a theme from the past few days, two more prominent bluegrass singers share their thoughts on the impact that George Jones has had on their bluegrass sound. Steve Gulley got his start singing at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center,

Here are the winners from yesterday's (4/27) banjo and guitar competitions at MerleFest. Banjo 1st place - Steven Moore, Bethesda, OH 2nd place - Alex Edwards, Salisbury, NC 3rd place - Brandy Miller, West Jefferson, NC Guitar 1st place - Michael Ballard, Maiden, NC 2nd place -

Rhonda Vincent shared this lovely remembrance of the late George Jones, which she has also published on her web site. I sit here overcome with sadness, as the news of the passing of George Jones seems to overwhelm my every thought. A

Did you know that Bluegrass Today publishes a newsletter with marketing tips for bluegrass businesses? Written by Barry Silverstein, an expert in branding for small companies, Sound Marketing For Bluegrass goes out twice each month with useful information for business

MerleFest has announced the winners in its prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. All winners receive cash and merchandise prizes, and a chance to perform on tonight's stage show. Bluegrass 1st - John Cloyd Miller (Asheville, NC) for Cloud of Dust 2nd - Todd Grebe