Author: John Lawless

Our friend (and former correspondent) Lisa Jacobi shared news with us this morning about a new scam that is being targeted at performing bands via mobile phones. It appears to be a variant of an old con where someone contacts you

Rounder Records has released a music video and a pair of singles from Deep Waters, their debut project for Boston's Lonely Heartstrings Band. The label is very high on this young band, who combine bluegrass instrumentation and techniques with original songs

Bluegrass balladeer James Reams has released yet another music video from his current album, Rhyme & Season. Special is a train song James has thought about recording for some time, and decided to include on this project which he uses to explore the

As part of our effort to introduce some of the 2016 Bluegrass Ramble acts invited by the IBMA to showcase at this year's World of Bluegrass convention, we offer today a couple of videos from Loose Strings. A few of

Jeri Foreman has been announced today as the recipient of the 2016 Australian Bluegrass Scholarship. This award was established in 2011 by Hamish and Lachlan Davidson to encourage singers and musicians who demonstrate talent, dedication and leadership in the field of bluegrass

Ralph Stanley II has added a new member to his touring band. Brad Beavers has joined the group on bass. Beavers is a native of Tazewell, VA now living in Johnson City, TN where he moved several years ago to study

Mountain Fever Records has signed Heidi and Ryan Greer, traditional bluegrass and Gospel singers who perform as Kentucky Mountain Trio. The husband and wife duet team come from the fertile bluegrass region of eastern Kentucky, where hard living and inspirational songs

Rebel Records has announced the signing of The Price Sisters to the label. This pair of Ohio youngsters, twins Lauren and Leanna Price, have already at 21 years of age become established and experienced performers on the festival circuit. Both are

Mountain Home Music has announced July 8 for the release date for Harlan Road, their next album for Kentucky's NewTown. It's been three years since we've had a new project from this talented group, fronted by the husband/wife team of Kati

Laura Tate Photography was on hand for the 2016 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver bluegrass festival over the weekend, and shared this gallery of images from Denton Farm Park. Thanks Laura!