Author: John Lawless

Charlie Daniels has worn a good many hats over his 50 years in the music business. His first big hit came in 1973 with Uneasy Rider, a countryfied talking blues, years before the rap craze began. The hilarious song, following on

Here is another stolen instrument alert, from Bob Gray who lives near Albuquerque, NM. His home was burglarized last week (10/14) and two very valuable mandolins were taken. Bob offers detailed descriptions of the two instruments: Monteleone Grand Artist No. 63, heavy

The folks at McCoury Music have agreed to let us offer free streaming of the new Del McCoury Band CD, Family Circle. It's not due for release until October 27, but digital download purchases can be made now online. The pre-order

Darrell Webb was unable to debut his new band at IBMA this year, though he was on hand performing with Mashville Brigade and filling in with Audie Blaylock & Redline. You'll have a chance to hear them this weekend though, live

Colorado Case Company is going pink in October in observation of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They will donate a portion of the sales price this month if you order in pink. During the month of October only, you can order

Claire Lynch will be featured in an interview Friday morning (10/16) with Carol Beaugard on her Lonesome Pine RFD program on WFDU, broadcasting in the New York City metro market. Carol spoke with Claire about her latest Rounder CD, Whatcha Gonna

Cindy Baucom, co-producer of the 2009 International Bluegrass Music Awards show, has posted some terrific behind-the-scenes photos on her Knee Deep In Bluegrass blog. Cindy managed the show along with Chris Stuart. She has shots from the rehearsals and sound checks

We heard from Bryan Simpson of Cadillac Sky, who shared what has been an eventful week for the C-Sky guys. First, the good news... Their next album is being mastered now, and the band should be able to approve the master

Samuel John Mougin was born on October 12 at 12:30 p.m. (CDT) to Jana and Stephen Mougin in Nashville. Stephen and Jana are both musicians, with Stephen currently working as guitarist with Sam Bush, and as a free lance producer and

Ralph Stanley will be a guest today (10/14) on the Diane Rehm Show, broadcast on WAMU 88.5 FM in the Washington, DC metro market. He will join her live in the studio to discuss his autobiography, Man of Constant Sorrow: