Nothing wrenches the heart quite like seeing a vibrant young person battling a debilitating disease, especially when it's part of our bluegrass family. We learned today about Evangeline Grace, the 18 year old banjo player with Resonating Grace, a family bluegrass
Further to our report relating to a set of playing cards that have images from the Bluegrass Country Soul video on the reverse, there is news about the actual DVD. Bluegrass Country Soul presents the sights and sounds of a
The Ohio bluegrass community has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years. The number of festivals that have been started, and the growth of the music are skyrocketing, because of people with a passion for the music and the
Arrangements have been announced for a funeral service for Mac Wiseman. It will be held tomorrow, February 27, at the Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery in Nashville. The family will greet visitors from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home,
From the first time I saw a live video of them on YouTube about 6 years ago, it was clear that Mile Twelve had more to offer than the typical young bluegrass band. Without a southern or Appalachian accent to
The great Mac Wiseman, known widely as The Voice with a Heart, died this morning in an Antioch, TN rehab facility. He was 93 years of age, and had been experiencing kidney failure these past few weeks. One could argue that
It's not often that we announce the recorded debut of a new artist while they are still in high school. Chris Thile was releasing albums along before he finished school, as was Sierra Hull. But those rare exceptions do prove
Alan Perdue, popular North Carolina bluegrass musician, died yesterday afternoon at the hospital in Chapel Hill. He was 49 years of age, and had been suffering from liver disease. Just last month, fans and friends gathered in Trinity, NC for a concert
I have recently been asked to address the issue of the number system, or as it’s sometimes called, “The Nashville Number System” (note that in Knoxville, it’s always referred to as “The Knoxville Number System”). I was a little reluctant to deal
The Joe Val Bluegrass Festival in the Boston suburbs provided the perfect cure for cabin fever this year, as the music was hot and the snow that seems drawn to the festival weekend like metal to a magnet stayed away
