Author: John Lawless

Here's a video of Alison Krauss performing at The White House on Monday, with the able assistance of Sierra Hull and Dan Tyminski. She was invited by the First lady as a part of a night of country music in Washington,

We have learned that Alan Munde, among bluegrass music's cleverest banjo players, underwent successful coronary bypass surgery earlier today. According to his wife Kitty, Alan is feeling well and is expected to recover nicely. Here's hoping we see him back on stage

Rhonda Vincent has added reso-guitarist Brent Burke to The Rage, her touring and recording band. In addition to this stellar credential, Burke is also set for the distinction of becoming the very first graduate or ETSU's new Bachelor of Arts

WAMU's Bluegrass Country is celebrating the 40th anniversary of hometown heroes Seldom Scene with a special week of programming, running through November 25. They will be highlighting the group's many recordings, featuring interviews with current and former members, and some archival

Kenny & Amanda Smith have lifted the veil on their new lineup, bringing a trio of talented youngsters into the fold. All three have a brothers-in-bluegrass side of their story. Siblings Corey and Owen Piatt are on mandolin and banjo respectively,

Tony Trischka was last week's special Master Class presenter at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. As we reported this Spring, a major anonymous donor has made it possible for Berklee to bring in top professional banjoists each semester

Tonight's (11/19) Steep Canyon Rangers concert in Boulder, CO will be simulcast online via iClips. The Rangers are appearing in support of Elephant Revival beginning at 9:30 p.m. (MST - 11:30 eastern). Access to the live video (and 6 weeks of

We checked in this week with Rick Hayes, who most of us know from his many years playing mandolin with The Gibson Brothers. Rick left the group in November 2008 to focus his energies on his instrument-building work, and has

The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director to fill the place of long-time ED Dan Hays, who is leaving the organization in February 2012. The deadline for consideration is December 15. Their official

If it seems like we haven't heard much from John Cowan of late, it's because we haven't. In October of '10, John accepted the full-time bass position with The Doobie Brothers, a job he had held previously for more than 10