Rural Rhythm Records has released a first single from Uneven Road, due September 11 from singer/songwriter Mark Houser. Mark has been writing long enough to have more than 80 cuts by artists in the bluegrass, country, pop and Christian markets. Three
Jerry Butler & the Blu-J's were back in the studio over the weekend, getting started on an all-Gospel project slated for a late September release. Butler is on guitar and lead vocals, with Derek Vaden on banjo and finger-style guitar, Lee
With about a half dozen shows left before he retires, one of the best banjo players to ever slide on the finger picks is too busy looking forward to look back on his bluegrass career. “I’m going to play golf. I’m
I’ve had a few emails about this series on practicing from people saying they have started spending time with their instrument again rather than just practicing “liking” things on FaceBook. And I’ve had a few emails from people saying they are
Over the years, bluegrass greats have often joined forces to create interesting, first-rate duo and group albums which somewhat stretch the boundaries of bluegrass music. These musicians take their training and influences in other genres, mix it with songs and
Dale Vanderpool, noted bluegrass banjo player and good friend to many in the central US, died Sunday after a three year struggle with cancer. He was 59 years old. His professional work included stints with Don Rigsby, Larry Stephenson and Melvin
Put me in coach... I'm ready to sing! Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have been tapped to sing the National Anthem at the opening game of the SEC football season. The Gamecocks of South Carolina visit Nashville on August 30
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that interim director Nancy Cardwell has been named as the Executive Director of the organization. She has been serving in this role since Dan Hays left IBMA in March of this year. Nancy has
The Grand Targhee ski area sits on the west side of Grand Teton National Park, and on a normal winter they get around 500 inches of snow. That is a lot of snow and it is a fun little ski
Paul Knight is the best soundman on the west coast, and maybe beyond. I first knew him as a bassist, and I believe that is what he would call himself first. He is the bassist for Peter Rowan, as well as
