Author: John Lawless

Rebel Records has released a third single for The Kody Norris Show, taken from the band's upcoming album, All Suited Up. If you know Kody's couture, you know that it's a perfect name for a record, as he and his

Bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs reached a major milestone last year that he has just shared with the public. Last year, Ricky participated in the virtual graduation ceremony for his school, Lawrence County High School in Louisa, KY, along with Larry Cordle,

Surely among the most enigmatic artists anywhere near bluegrass and acoustic music is Chris Thile, whose entertainment career has exploded since he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2012. The award brings tremendous attention to its annual recipients, and includes

Dark Shadow Recording has released another music video from their current project for Becky Buller, Distance and Time. This time it's a melancholy number called Don't Look Back, recorded with her Becky Buller Band. Buller shared a few words about how the

Good news for Blue Highway fans! The band's landmark 2012 appearance on Mountain Stage, West Virginia Public broadcasting's flagship program, is set to rerun this weekend on the dozens of NPR affiliates that carry the program all over the US. Running now

One artist we have missed during the pandemic year has been Jim Hurst. The celebrated guitarist and vocalist has been keeping a low profile while shows have been missing in action, but with warm weather and a promise of renewed

Good news for bluegrass fans in central Ohio. The free 7 Mile Bluegrass Festival in Greenfield will be held again this year, with the only admission fee being a donation of non-perishable food for the local veterans food bank. The brainchild

These days, most of us in bluegrass think of Jerry Salley as a successful Nashville producer, or as a hit-making songwriter. Or maybe for his role in bringing major bluegras artists to Billy Blue Records where he serves as Creative

Tonight's Travis Book Happy Hour is sure to be a special one, as it is centered on the musical career of the great Tony Rice. All of Travis' Wednesday evening vidcasts are entertaining, featuring live music and discussion with heroes in

New York City grassers Cole Quest and The City Pickers have released a clever animated music video for the second single from their upcoming EP, Self Titled. Cole has an interesting lineage for a singer and songwriter. He is the grandson