Author: John Lawless

Russ Carson is a clever guy. Not only among the finest to strap a five-string banjo to his side, he's also an insightful photographer and a budding videographer, besides working full time with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Recently Russ fulfilled

We had another bluegrass baby bounce into the world last week. Nathan Livers, mandolinist with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and his wife Steffani, welcomed their first son on November 17. Aden William Livers was born last Thursday at 10:20 p.m. He came in at

Congratulations go out today to Duane Sparks, guitarist and vocalist with Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, and MaKole Schaar who are celebrating the birth of a daughter yesterday. Camdyn Jean Sparks came in at 6 lbs, 6.5 oz, stretching out to 18

Pennsylvania's Mountain Ride has been getting some traction online with this live music video for their new song, Try, written by band guitarist/vocalist Eric Avey. It was shot at Hip Gypsy Emporium in Duffield, PA earlier this summer. When the band heads back

If you are the type who donates time and treasure to charitable causes, you know how habit-forming it can be. The feeling of satisfaction you get from assisting deserving and worthwhile endeavors is something that many folks cherish. Just so with

A GoFundMe page has been established to benefit the Darrell Webb Band who were in a serious auto accident last week on their way to a number of shows in Florida. Their travel van was damaged beyond repair, and reso-guitarist Tyler Collins

Once again this year, Donna Ulisse is taking her Christmas album from 2012, All The Way To Bethlehem, on the road in December. This project is unique among Christmas-themed recordings, in that instead of new versions of holiday favorites, it features

This past Saturday, during the 9th Annual Bright Leaf Brew Fest in Danville, VA, bluegrass veteran Lynwood Lunsford was recognized for his lifetime commitment to our music. Each year, someone from this area of south central Virginia is feted during the festival.

On Top of Old Smoky: New Old-Time Smoky Mountain Music, a collection of new recordings of classic mountain music produced by the Great Smoky Mountains Association, has been named the Best Tribute Album at the 15th Annual Independent Music Awards. The album features versions of folk

Last night, Dwight Yoakam brought his new bluegrass sound to CBS Television and appeared on The Late Show with the band with whom he recorded his latest album, Swimming Pools, Movie Stars. Bluegrass superstars one and all, these accomplished grassers gave Yoakam's Gone