Mel Bay Publications has released a new instructional book for upright bass, geared to bluegrass players, written by Mile Twelve bassist Nate Sabat. Titled Dirt Simple Upright Bass, the 45 page book offers an excellent introduction to the instrument for those
Grace Van’t Hof, banjo player with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and Sinner Friends, was wed on Friday, June 11, to Aaron Jonah Lewis, fiddler with Lovestruck Balladeers and the Corn Potato String Band. Theirs was a small private ceremony
The Davidson Brothers, Hamish and Lachlan, surely among Australia's most notable bluegrass acts, have announced Jacob McGuffie as the recipient of the 2021 Australian Bluegrass Scholarship. Since 2011, the Davidsons have awarded a $1500 cash grant and a day in the
There's a brand new bluegrass band recently formed in east Tennessee that is sure to please anyone who enjoys solid, traditional bluegrass music. Named simply The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, this quintet features some of the brightest lights among our music's youth
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled four new historical markers this week, two of which honor heroes in the world of bluegrass music. Both Doyle Lawson and Barry Bales attended unveilings of their Tennessee Music Pathways markers in Kingsport
Mandolin master John Reischman has a new album soon to be released, with a clever title drawing on his long career as both a stellar sideman and an innovative bandleader. Known for his collaborations with Tony Rice and his many
Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, the husband and wife singing and songwriting team behind Nefesh Mountain, are celebrating the birth of their third child. Willow Zasloff Lindberg was born on June 10, making her entrance at 8 lbs 3 oz, stretching
Mason Via is certainly on a roll this year, appearing as a contestant on American Idol and being chosen as a member of Old Crow Medicine Show. He's also signed a recording contract with Mountain Fever Records, who have released
We heard from Larry Sparks the other day asking if we would remind everyone that he is Nashville bound this weekend, with a show on Saturday night at The Station Inn. Around these parts, when Sparks asks you for a
Maddie Denton is rapidly becoming the favorite fiddler of young Nashville. A Tennessee native, she is the 2016 Grand Master Fiddle Champion, and is among the most visible players in town. Currently performing with at least four bands - Dan
