Pinecastle Records

The newly-resuscitated Pinecastle Records has announced their initial artist signing since reopening under new ownership in August. Nu-Blu, who was the last group signed to the label before it was shuttered in February, has become the first act signed since its

Arising from the ashes like a phoenix, Pinecastle Records is back with new ownership, and a number of familiar faces. The label closed in February of this year when company President Tom Riggs' health failed, and the family made the decision

We have confirmed that the Riggs family has found a buyer for Pinecastle Records, and that the company has been sold. An announcement from the new owners is expected to be made soon. The company closed up shop in February 2010

Nu-Blu is yet another talented young bluegrass band, based around the singing of Carolyn and Daniel Routh from North Carolina. The couple have been performing together since 2003 and were married after the release of their first CD, The Grass

The bluegrass music industry has been hit hard by the sudden announcement on January 29 that Pinecastle Records was shutting down, with only 2 days notice. The decision was made by the family of Tom Riggs, who founded the company

We posted last Friday with the sad news that Pinecastle Records was closing its doors, effective February 1, after 20 years producing and marketing bluegrass music worldwide. The company was started in 1989 by Tom Riggs after a successful career as

We just received this notice from Cort Riggs, son of Pinecastle Records and Music Shed founder Tom Riggs. Given recent events related to my father’s health and the current business environment, we find it necessary to cease operation of Pinecastle Records

Gary Reid and Copper Creek Records (Bluegrass Productions of Virginia) have once again produced their annual Bluegrass Calendar. The 2009 edition focuses on Pinecastle Records as they celebrate their 20th anniversary in '09. Each month features full cover photos of Pinecastle

Pinecastle Records recently announced the upcoming release of four new projects during the first two months of 2009. Promos are being sent to radio this week, despite the lag of as much as three months between now and the actual street

Pinecastle Records is here at IBMA doing some early celebrating. 2009 will mark their 20th anniversary year, and they are giving away free song downloads to people in attendance at the World Of Bluegrass. They are handing out cards to everyone