Author: John Lawless

For their next album release, The Infamous Stringdusters have chosen a new concept. Not new to music, but new to the band. They are sticking with the notion of recording alternative bluegrass music primarily written within the group, but have

If there's one main thing that unites bluegrass lovers outside of the music, it could well be fishing. Get a handful of pickers together and the conversation is likely to slide towards a variety of outdoor sports activities, with hunting

Friends and fans all over the US were shocked last week to learn that Blake Johnson, former member of IIIrd Tyme Out and Grasstowne, had undergone open heart surgery, after suffering a stroke. What makes this such a noteworthy event

The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City has released a video interview with Steve Martin, in conjunction with their new exhibit, The Banjo World of Steve Martin. The exhibit contains personal memorabilia and rare photos Steve has shared with them. Both

If you've never attended the annual SPBGMA convention in Nashville - and even if you have - you'll be able to follow some of the fun this year on Periscope, thanks to the folks at WOBO in Batavia, OH. The

Once again in 2016, Dreadnoughts Unlimited will award need and age-based scholarships to attend the Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamps in Maryville, TN. These week-long residence workshops offer intensive, hands-on music education for bluegrass and old time musicians looking to up their

Brooklyn's Cricket Tell The Weather has a new live music video for Photographs, the first single from their upcoming second album, Tell the Story Right. It's written and sung by Cricket fiddler Andrea Asprelli, an award-winning songwriter who composed most of the material

Chris Jones & the Night Drivers have announced the newest member of their band. Gina Clowes will join the group shortly, when Chris and the guys return from their current west coast swing. A Virginia native, and part of the absurdly talented

Following the big weather news this week, it seems clear that a great many of our readers will have snow to deal with over the next few days. And as always, the southeastern US is unequipped to deal with blizzard

The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications from bands/artists interested in being considered for inclusion in the 2016 Bluegrass Ramble during World of Bluegrass. Selected acts will be featured in two high-profile performance spots during IBMA week in Raleigh (September