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As Peter Rowan prepares to tour Europe, he is in the Compass Records' studio recording his second album for the label. Along with his current band, Keith Little (banjo), Paul Knight (bass) and Mike Witcher (resonator guitar), Rowan has been joined by the Travelin' McCourys, a band that he has played with frequently in the [...]
Last night in Nashville, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver picked up the 2012 Vocal Group or Band of the Year trophy at the Inspirational Country Music Awards ceremony. These awards honor artists who excel each year in the fields of Christian and inspirational country music, sometimes described as positive country, though bluegrass is also recognized. And taking [...]
This cringe-inducing story comes from George White, a free lance writer who we hope can be a regular contributor for Bluegras Today. Every musicians' worst nightmare is a severe injury to their fingers. For legendary banjo player Todd Taylor, it also includes a squirrel, classical music, and six potential Grammy nominations. Taylor, 45, was hurt [...]
Mountain Music Entertainment, which recently indicated it would be shutting down operations, has announced that all its assets will be acquired by Make Welcome Entertainment. This comes as a result of Mountain Music principal Steve Johnson taking a position with Wilkes Community College in North Carolina to serve as artist relations liaison with MerleFest. When his initial [...]
For this next episode of Songwriter to Songwriter, David Morris chats with David Adkins, songwriter and vocalist with Republik Steele. They talk about the band's upcoming record, and some of the songs Adkins wrote for the new project. Be sure to catch his bit about his wife's favorite Valentine's gift. [jwplayer config="bgt" width="450" height="258" file="https://bgt.builtlikeclockwork.com/wp-content/uploads/v1/datkins.m4v" [...]
