Author: John Lawless

When BlueRidge split in early 2007, Alan Bibey and Jason Davis became part of the newly formed Grasstowne, and Alan Johnson joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Junior Sisk, their soulful lead singer, reassembled his old group, and they have been

We just got a note from Ron Spears with news for fans of David Parmley and Continental Divide. Mike Parker of Burea, KY has joined the band playing upright bass and singing lead and harmony vocals. He spent many years playing

Tony Trischka will be appearing tomorrow on the popular, syndicated morning talk show, Live with Regis and Kelly. Tony is only two weeks away from the release of his latest CD, Territory, and it is safe to presume that he

Fans of Punch Brothers, Chris Thile's newest venture, will have a chance to catch them today (3/11) on World Cafe, broadcast on NPR stations throughout the US. The show is hosted by David Dye and originates from WXPN at The

We posted back in January that Cadillac Sky would be headed into the studio this month to begin work on the next CD. The guys just sent along a photo they shot in the studio, plus word that more details

The IBMA reminds labels and independent artists that the organization will again prepare a list of eligible recordings for the 2008 International Bluegrass Music Awards which will be included in the first round ballots sent to IBMA members in June.

Dailey & Vincent grace the cover of the latest issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles, which contains a 5-page article on their new band. They were interviewed the day they debuted on The Opry, and reflected on the enormity of this

Recording King has introduced a line of new metal body resonator instruments, including two guitars plus a mandolin and ukulele. All feature bell brass bodies and hand-spun cones, and the guitars offer the choice between a tricone and a single

Tonight is a special night for Greg Cahill and the guys in Special Consensus. When they perform tonight at The Livery in Benton Harbor, MI they will not only throw down some solid bluegrass for the listening audience, they'll also be

Now that Ron Stewart is playing banjo with The Dan Tyminski Band, he is parting ways with his prized French fiddle that had been his main axe this past ten years or so. It is a Francois Guillmont French Violin