Author: John Lawless

Geoff Stelling, originator and chief luthier for Stelling Banjo Works, who has operated the company with his wife Sherry in central Virginia for many years, has announced that they will be shuttering the company at the end of 2022. Both

Missouri's Lindley Creek has a new single this week on Pinecastle Records, which is a total break in tone from their previous efforts. We had come to know this talented family band for a series of happy, feel good songs,

Nathan Arnett, guitarist and vocalist with Kentucky's Turning Ground, and his wife, Chesi, have welcomed another member of their family. Cirabella Strode Arnett was born on March 30 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She came in weighing 7lbs 11oz, stretching out to

Funeral arrangements for Roland White, who passed away last week, have been finalized. There will be a visitation from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery in Madison, Tennessee.  A Celebration of Life will be organized

Randy Graham has announced a new associate working with him in his booking and management agency, the Graham Talent Group.  Coming on board to assist with booking is Ami Ricci, publisher of the Bluegrass Road Trip web site, which lists dates

Kentucky Just Us has released their latest album, Mountains Of Home, along with a music video of the title track. This is the first recording from the band since the departure of founding guitarist John Meador, now performing with Authentic

Billy Strings may not have won the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy yesterday in Las Vegas, but he did garner some attention during the evening ceremonies, and did bluegrass proud with a brief performance. He did a red carpet interview prior to

With all the fears about bluegrass festivals being unable to recover from two years of COVID shutdowns, it is wonderful news whenever we see a new festival getting started. And that is exactly the story of the new Big Bend Bluegrass

Earlier this afternoon in Las Vegas The Grammy Premiere Ceremony was held, announcing the bulk of the 86 awards to be distributed during the 2022 Grammys. These are the proverbial "Awards given earlier in the day," which are often referenced

Round Window Institute, the non-profit entity that manages Banjo Summit and the Modern Mandolin Workshop, has announced the launch of a print side, Round Window Press, to publish instrumental transcription projects. The first book will be for virtuoso modern banjoist Wes