Author: John Lawless

The tiny mountain town of Floyd, VA has an interesting history in traditional string music. Since 1965 it had served as the home of County Sales, at one time the largest mail order retailer of bluegrass, old time, and early

Bluegrass pickers are like most other string musicians. Sometimes we feel a bit overwhelmed by all the new items and accessories thrown our way. Try these strings for vintage tone! This capo - or pick, or strap, or bridge pin

The greater accessibility of video editing technology has been great boon for the bluegrass world. With a relatively inexpensive camera, and a modern computer, most any group or artist can put together a nice video to present their music to the

The Mountain Music Museum has set January 27 for the grand opening at their new location in Kingsport, TN. The old museum closed in October and began the process of moving everything from their home on State Street in Bristol over

Harold Goad, long time member of The Village Singers, died on January 14 in Texas. He was 78 years of age, and passed away at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. Born in Cascade, MO, Harold started playing music

Pinecastle Records has released a new music video from Brad Hudson for one of the songs from his current release, Next New Heartbreak. It's a poignant song about the wildfires that rushed through Sevier County in Tennessee just after Thanksgiving 2016,

Nu-Blu has announced Justin Harrison as the newest member of the group. He will play mandolin and fiddle. Justin is a graduate of the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University in Kentucky, but is a North Carolinian like

Registration is now open to enter your group in the Mid-Atlantic Bluegrass Band Competition, held during the DC Bluegrass Festival on March 10. The fee is only $50 to enter, and the winning band will receive an $800 prize, plus two

Poor Mountain Records has released a debut single from, Groceries, Gas, and Used Cars, their upcoming project for Nick Chandler and Delivered. Known up to this point primarily as a bluegrass Gospel artist, this will be Nick's first secular release, and he's

Kim Robins has announced an addition to her touring band, 40 Years Late. Kyle Estep has joined the group on guitar, taking the spot previously occupied by Kim's bandleader, Chris Martin, who has moved to bass following the departure of Jade Bacon. Kyle