Ragged Union has been performing all across the US from their base in Colorado for many years now. Their vibe is original, contemporary bluegrass, largely written within the band, buoyed by the lead vocals of Geoff and Christina Union. The husband-and-wife
Bluegrass fans in east Tennessee will have a new nightspot in Knoxville bringing in top acts monthly. The Cotton Eyed Joe is a large, country-themed nightclub that hosts touring country acts and dance events in town. They can seat as many
Son Sound Music Group, a record label located near Charlotte, NC, has announced the signing of Willie Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass from South Carolina. Willie marks the second generations of Wellses to lead this group. His dad, Bill Wells,
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the creation of a new award to be given each year as a part of their Special Awards ceremony. These are their non-performer awards given to people in the industry who contribute behind the
With a number of US bluegrass artists touring in Europe over the winter, here's one coming the other way. Red Wine, Italy's top bluegrass band, is headed to the States in February for just over a week of dates along the
The tuner/capo combination seems to have hit its groove in the fretted instrument accessory market. A number of companies now offer them for sale, with a new, lower-priced version from Shenzhen Meideal Musical Instruments Co. in China may tempt a
By now most of us are familiar with the use of crowdfunding sites to raise money for all sorts of uses. In the music world, we see artists and bands create campaigns to fund new recordings, tours, and even travel
What do you get when you take three Boxcars and put them together with a dose of Ramblers Choice? According to Adam Steffey, you end up with Highland Travelers, a new band announced just this week. Following the breakup of The Boxcars
The Earls of Leicester have developed quite a reputation this past few years for their eerily accurate representations of the music of Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs & the Foggy Mountain Boys. Created by Jerry Douglas, the band serves up a
