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Sam Bush at the 2018 Bender Jamboree - photo © Erik Kabik To bluegrass fans, it’s no secret, but spend enough time watching or listening to Sam Bush, and you’re bound to be as enamored by his inexhaustible good humor and

Katy caught up with Doyle Lawson a couple of weeks ago at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival to talk about one of his most prized possessions, an old mandolin that once belonged to Ira Louvin. He doesn't normally travel with

It was an outstanding IBMA World of Bluegrass this year, in my opinion (as opposed to the opinion of some person ranting on a street corner in Raleigh), and yes, I was awake for a great deal of it. The

2018 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion - photo by Teresa Gereaux Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion celebrated its 18th year, September 21-23. Rhythm and Roots takes over downtown Bristol with four major outdoor stages, one on State Street, where half the

The iconic Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, site of the long running Bean Blossom festivals in Indiana, has been purchased by a local family, determined to continue the music and upgrade the facilities, just as previous owners Dwight Dillman

Tonight the International Bluegrass Music Awards were presented in Raleigh, NC at the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center.  Hosted by Hot Rize, the awards show also included the induction of three new members of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame: Ricky Skaggs,

The IBMA Special Awards are being distributed this morning during a luncheon presentation at the Raleigh Convention Center. While attendees enjoy their meal, a number of speakers are addressing the crowd, with the awards being announced in between. These special awards

While the Momentum Awards luncheon was going on this morning, I took the opportunity to slip over to the Marriott Hotel lobby for an unofficial showcase sponsored by Lorraine Jordan and True Grass. It featured several young bands that I

We were finally able to catch up with Kristin Scott Benson today, the 2018 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. When the prize was announced yesterday morning, she had a busy day of teaching scheduled,

So far the most common question I've heard here at World of Bluegrass is, "Will there be live streaming of the Awards Show this year?" Thankfully, the answer is, "Yes! ... and." Not only the Awards Show, but other WOB moments will