Author: John Lawless

The Analog club, located in the Hutton Hotel in midtown Nashville, has launched what they plan to be an ongoing commitment to host at least one bluegrass concert each month. The venue differs from other Music City show spots for bluegrass

Bonfire Music Group is trumpeting the imminent release of their self-titled project for Circus No. 9 with a bluegrass single, The Place That I Call Home. The song was written by mandolinist and vocalist Thomas Cassell with Jon Weisberger, and the lyrics

James Reams - photo by Rick Bowman James Reams, who had dedicated his entire adult life to writing, recording, and performing bluegrass, died on June 17 at his home in Arizona after a six month battle with cancer. He was 66

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the first batch of artists invited to showcase at the 2022 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC, September 27-29. These acts are chosen by an IBMA select committee who go through dozens

Appalachian Smoke is a relatively new bluegrass group from western North Carolina and Georgia, with a serious sound and some intriguing original material. While the members are still fairly young, they are all experienced players, singers, and songwriters with a

Kenny & Amanda Smith have a new single to share, All I Need, the second from their upcoming album for which it is the title track. This talented husband-and-wife duo has been entertaining bluegrass lovers for two decades, ever since Kenny

One of Nashville's favorite concert series returns this week to the historic Ryman Auditorium downtown. Bluegrass Nights at The Ryman starts this Thursday, June 23, and runs each Thursday evening through the end of July. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., getting

The popular Tunefox app for learning and improving your banjo, mandolin, or guitar playing has some major news. Not only has the innovative iOS app received major updates with added features and many new songs and arrangements in the library,

Writers Irene Kelley, Steve Cropper, and Justyna Kelley Irene Kelley has a new single to share, a perfect summertime song called 4th of July in My Hometown, with harmony vocals from country artist and TV personality Trisha Yearwood. It was written by Kelley

Full Cord has been lining up win after win in 2022. Having been just recently signed with Dark Shadow Recording, they took first place over the weekend in the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest. This competition has a reputation for