The year end bluegrass trading season is upon us, when pickers shuffle from band to band as others leave the road in advance of the new year, or take up positions with other groups. This morning EMG recording artists Fast Track
Shayne Bartley
Shayne Bartley to David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition
David Parmley has announced Shayne Bartley as the newest member of his touring band, Cardinal Tradition. He will be playing mandolin with the group. Bartley has been involved in bluegrass at the professional level for more than 30 years, starting as
Introducing The Railroaders
A new bluegrass band called The Railroaders has formed this spring, uniting four talented bluegrass veterans with combined experienced in excess of 100 years. Their members come from Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Maryland. Shayne Bartley is on mandolin and vocals, Darren
Benefit concert for Rick Bartley
Kentucky's Bartley Brothers have been involved in bluegrass since they were youngsters, adding up to more years than they may want to admit. Shayne and Rick have worked with a number of top touring bands, including their own Bartley Brothers
McIntosh, Bartley to American Drive
Following the loss of two founding members at the end of 2013, American Drive has announced today the addition of Adam McIntosh on guitar and Shayne Bartley on banjo. Both are veteran bluegrass performers and are proud to become part of
Last Train From Poor Valley – Richard Bennett
Straight-ahead bluegrassers may recall Richard Bennett’s Tony Rice-like work from his years spent with J.D. Crowe and the New South, where he was featured on the stellar Flashback record. Now, having recorded three solo projects with Rebel Records and performed
Darren Beachley is back
The best laid plans of mice and men... Veteran bluegrass singer Darrin Beachley had fully intended to dedicate himself to a new career in the medical field. Sure, he loved the bluegrass life, but the allure of regular paychecks and company
Somehow Tonight – Darren Beachley & Friends
What ever happened to Darren Beachley? That's a question we've heard more than once in the precincts of Bluegrass Today. After a successful stint with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Beachley kicked up some dust with a group he called Legends Of The