Author: John Lawless

Just two weeks ago, bluegrass music scored another historic first as the first international, three-day bluegrass festival was held in Lithuania. The festival, which we mentioned previously here, was entitled Vilnius Bluegrass 2005. We just received some photos from the festival,

The December issue of Silver Strings, Angie Sumpter's free online magazine for new banjo players "of a certain age," is available on her web site for downloading. Each issue contains interviews and features designed to offer insight and encouragement

Grand Ole Opry members Alison Krauss & Union Station will be featured performers on this Saturday's Opry program (12/3). They are scheduled to appear during the 9:30-10:00 and the 10:30-11:00 p.m. (EST) spots, which means they won't make it onto

Nickel Creek will be featured on the CBS Saturday Early Show this weekend (12/3). Though it isn't clearly stated on the show's web site, it seems likely that the band will perform during the regular Second Cup Caf??? segment. This

Last week, we posted about some new video that had been added to Butch Robins' web site. Now, in honor of the re-release of his CD, Forty Years Late, Butch has posted a new web video clip of him performing

The European Bluegrass Music Association is in the process of compiling it's biennial directory of bluegrass resources in Europe. Included are contacts for bands, clubs, festivals, luthiers, promoters, radio stations, associations, publications and any other resources that might be germane.

This Sunday, December 4, marks the 6th year in which Nashville musicians have performed in a bluegrass Christmas spectacular to benefit homeless members of the local community. Hosted annually by Eddie and Martha Adcock, Donna Sonner, and Gene and June

One of the more exciting mandolin events of recent years was the pairing of virtuosi Mike Marshall and Chris Thile for a recording of mandolin duets, followed by a tour of live shows in support. The CD, Into The Cauldron

We posted previously about the Grand Ole Opry's historic return to Carnegie Hall as part of the Opry's 80th Anniversary celebration, in a special concert held a few weeks back on the eve of the CMA Awards show on November

Earl Scruggs appears to be in good shape following an unfortunate accident at the conclusion of his show this past Saturday. Scruggs was performing at the South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival in Myrtle Beach and fell approximately four feet from