Author: John Lawless

Fans of progressive grassers Songs From The Road Band are eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of their first true band project, Road To Nowhere. There are three albums already from this outfit, but all were special project efforts with a

Everyone in bluegrass knows Barry Bales as one of the best bass players in our music, and increasingly as a songwriter and producer as well. His many years of service with Alison Kraus & Union Station have cemented his position

Mountain Fever Records has released a new music video from Kristy Cox for her song I Can Almost Smell The Smoke. The song went to #1 two weeks ago on our Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay chart, the second top spot for

Rural Rhythm Records has announced a new single from bluegrass newcomer Chris Roberts. Whole Lotta Laying Around was produced in partnership with Engelhardt Music Group, and written by Curly Putman, Glen Duncan, and Adam Engelhardt. Whereas most bluegrass recordings feature artists or bands

Kentucky grassers Turning Ground have signed a deal with Bonfire Recording Company in Greenville, SC. And to celebrate, they have released a single from their upcoming Bonfire project, a song called Old Country Store. The band is based around the singing and

Noted bluegrass songwriter Rick Lang, and his wife, Wendy, have endowed a scholarship for students in the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University who have an interest in songwriting. Their gift will allow for

Punch Brothers are back this summer with a new album, extensive touring in support, and a live video performance of one of the new songs. All Ashore is the name of the album, continuing in their mildly nautical theme of recent

Fast-rising bluegrass entertainers Flatt Lonesome have signed a recording contract with Rounder Records. The band is expected to head into the studio later this year for a new release sometime in 2019. Flatt Lonesome exploded onto the scene in 2013 with

Brandon Rickman, long time guitarist and lead vocalist with Lonesome River Band, has released a debut single from his upcoming solo project. It's a jaunty little song called One Step, Two Step, written by Tim Goins, which tells the story of

Hot Buttered Rum is an interesting group. From their home base in San Francisco the band appeals to a wide range of listeners; bluegrass and old time fans who are drawn by their instrumentation and ability, plus live music lovers