Fiddles ready for donation at the Woodsongs Flood Relief distribution in Asheville, NC (3/9/25) This is a contribution from Rick Heldmann, a great lover of bluegrass music living in Colorado, about the efforts of Michael Johnathan and Woodsongs to collect and
As anyone even vaguely familiar with the instrument will tell you, the banjo had its origins in Africa long before it became synonymous with bluegrass and other forms of folk music. Nevertheless, the indelible imprint it's made on esoteric American
Folksinger and roots musician, Michael Johnathon, host of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour, recently became the latest recipient of Tomorrow’s Bluegrass Stars Mentor Award. The Mentor Award is presented annually to individuals in appreciation for their outstanding support and encouragement of
On the list of recipients for the 2020 Governor's Awards in the Arts from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, are two figures prominent in our music world. Country and bluegrass singer/songwriter Tom T. Hall, and Michael Johnathon, host of the popular
Like many folks who have children later in life, folksinger Michael Johnathon has a new focus on storytelling for young 'uns. In Michael's case, it was twins, so he's had double the opportunity to think up stories! He's written a book
