Author: John Lawless

Glenville State College in West Virginia is doing a soft open at the new home for their Bluegrass Program later this afternoon.  Located on top of a hill near downtown Glenville, GSC is proud of being the first accredited school to offer

We have another bluegrass wedding on the horizon, and this one could rival the British royal wedding, at least to music fans and young Nashville. Buddy Robertson, the long and lanky guitarist and vocalist for Flatt Lonesome, is engaged to Katelyn

Mel Bay Publications has released a new book (with online audio and video) to help five string banjo players develop an understanding of music theory, in a fun and non-intimidating fashion. Basic Music Theory for Banjo Players was written by Rick

Mountain Fever Records has announced the winner of their initial Higher Learning Scholarship, which awards a one-time, $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior to help with their college tuition. Kameryn Lewis from Jay High School in Jay, FL receives this

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Rebecca Frazier continues to produce quality music videos for songs on her 2103 album, When We Fall, directed by her friend, Alison Goedde. All of them have been thoughtful, creative interpretations of Rebecca's original music, tastefully rendered on video. This latest,

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced today that Hot Rize will host the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Awards show on September 27. The gala program will be held at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh,

Dennis Duff has released the first single from his upcoming songwriter's project, Songs From Lyon County. Duff has placed many songs with bluegrass artists, including Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Randy Kohrs, Lou Reid and Carolina, Shannon and Heather Slaughter,

On Saturday, June 16, Aaron Ramsey and Molly Barrett were married in a private ceremony at the lower end of Linville Gorge Wilderness, located near Morganton in western North Carolina. Both are professional musicians, Aaron mandolinist with Mountain Heart, and Molly the

We have covered the Po' Ramblin' Boys extensively since they first came to our attention in 2015. From the first moment, we saw the special spark in their music, and their sincere dedication to share their love for the hard-edged,

Fans of The Tonight Show on NBC television know that the host, comedian and Saturday Night Live alum, Jimmy Fallon, often collaborates with his musical guests on the show, with comedic intent. Fallon is a capable musician and singer himself,