Author: John Lawless

Evidence for the influence of bluegrass music in eastern Europe grows more obvious by the day, as we hear and see music from former communist countries that rivals anything produced here in the States. The story of bluegrass in both the

Scott Napier, professional bluegrass mandolinist and Associate Professor at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, is doing another giveaway from his rich collection of bluegrass albums. Back in August, he did this once before, giving away five classic

What could be lovelier than a fall bluegrass wedding? But this one comes with a twist - the bride and groom are about to celebrate their tenth grandchild between them! Wayne Taylor, former leader of US Navy Band Country Current, and

This week's new single from Zoe & Cloyd is something of a departure for the Asheville, NC bluegrass duo. Typically known for their timely original songs, this release from Mountain Home Music finds them mining the rich vein of Stanley

Eight string maestro Chris Thile has announced a series of Master Classes over the next three weeks, offered in association with Mandolin Box Office. Billed as Music Is Life Is Music with Chris Thile, these three sessions are designed not only

Tina Adair, the powerful singer, mandolinist, and chief comedienne with Sister Sadie, has been announced as the latest signee for Engelhardt Music Group in Nashville. Tina has been part of the bluegrass scene most of her life, starting out with her family

Two weeks ago we told you about Cedar Hill signing with Mountain Fever Records, and that a debut single from a new project would be forthcoming soon. And true to their word, How Deep Is The Lonesome is set for wide

Turnberry Records has released a new music video for Nu-Blu, featuring their current single, Horse Thieves and Moonshiners. And what could be a better backdrop for a western-themed song than a real wild west movie set? Nu-Blu turned lemons into lemonade earlier

Big news for fans of Alan Bibey & Grasstowne! Alan has announced the addition of Kati Penn to the band on fiddle plus lead and harmony vocals. She steps in to the spot recently vacated when Laura Orshaw departed to join

Rock Hearts, a veteran bluegrass band from Southern New England, has just released a music video for their current single, a contemporary remake of the iconic Osborne Brothers song, Don't Let Smoky Mountain Smoke Get In Your Eyes. Alex MacLeod is