Rural Rhythm Records is hard at work on a music video for the title track of their God Didn't Choose Sides album, which contains stories of tragedy, love and loss during the War Between The States. The songs were commissioned
Marty Raybon
A Great Night of Bluegrass Music
Jim Lauderdale and Sam Bush at the IBMA Awards nominations - photo © Alane Anno Photography "Good evening, music lovers!" effused Sam Bush, to a packed-out barn of bluegrass fans and industry folks who'd gathered at the Loveless Barn just outside
Martha White, Lester and Earl from Terry Baucom
Bluegrass fans having been awaiting Never Thought Of Looking Back, banjo man Terry Baucom's second solo project, for some time. A debut single, What'll I Do, was released in March, and has spent several weeks at or near the top of our
Marty Raybon & Full Circle – The Back Forty
The Back Forty, so called to mark Marty Raybon’s 40th anniversary in the music business, is his latest release on the Rural Rhythm label (RR 1111). It consists of 10 songs, half of which Raybon helped to write and each
First photos from Red, White & Bluegrass 2013
Here's a look at the first two days of Red, White & Bluegrass from Bill Warren. More to come as the festival continues through this week.
Happy news from Jayd Raines
When we reported last week that Randy Barnes was taking over on bass with Marty Raybon, we wondered what had become of Jayd Raines, who had just joined the band earlier this year. We caught up with him over the weekend,
Randy Barnes to Marty Raybon
Randy Barnes is the new bass player with Marty Raybon & Full Circle. He has been out with the band since April 28, and is also participating in the harmony singing. He joins Chris Wade on banjo, Zach Rambo on mandolin,
40 years in, Marty Raybon has no intention of stopping now
Like the name of his band, Marty Raybon has come Full Circle. From starting out as part of a bluegrass family band with his brothers in the early ‘70s, to riding the wave at the top of country music fame
The Back Forty coming soon from Marty Raybon
Rural Rhythm Records has announced a March 26 release for The Back Forty, the next CD from Marty Raybon & Full Circle. The title was chosen to mark Marty's 40 years in the music business, reflecting on the next four decades.
God Didn’t Choose Sides
Music about the Civil War is a staple of bluegrass and folk music. There are some memorable songs and terrific collections that recall the pain and anguish of brother fighting brother. But I’m pretty sure there’s never been anything like God