Author: Brance

Daniel Grindstaff isn't pulling a prank, he's become April's Fool. At least that's my interpretation of the instrumental that is the title cut on his new CD. In the last 6 years or so Daniel has played banjo with a

We told you about this festival last year in it's forth term. Apparently it was again successful and the organizers are continuing it again this year. The festival is scheduled to be held at the Concord Community Music School in

An article from the Jan 10, 2007 edition of The Morning Call, a paper out of Allentown, PA, that focuses on Ricky Skaggs, his love for bluegrass, and his religious faith, has appeared on the PopMatters.com website. PopMatters describes itself as an

Our friends at UKBluegrass.com just let us know that they have posted to their blog an interview with John and Moira Wirtz who organize Europe's largest bluegrass/old time music camp, Sore Fingers. The camp has been running each year since

Next month on February 13th, 2007 The Infamous Stringdusters will release their debut Sugar Hill recording, Fork In The Road. We've said a lot about this group in the past and we're sure looking forward to hearing this CD. Right

The Wammies, or Washington Area Music Awards, are a function of the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA). Each year the Wammies recognize significant achievements by Washington DC area musicians. Nominations and balloting come from the association's membership. This year's awards, the

With the books now closed on 2006, Nielson Soundscan is reporting the figures for physical sale of CDs and internet purchases of downloaded music in 2006. CD sales in the United States fell by 4.9% from last year's numbers. The total

Over the holidays I had the chance to actually listen to some music. One of the CDs that spent a lot of time in my ears is the latest offering from Jim Lauderdale. The CD, simply titled Bluegrass, is nominated

If you are a fan of jam bands then chances are you are a fan of Leftover Salmon and this DVD may be just the thing for you. Years In Your Ears tells the story of the band beginning with

The Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass are planning a unique kick off to this year's Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival. On Thursday night, June 7, 2007, before the festival begins, a potluck dinner will be held for volunteers who are working