Author: Richard Thompson

Michelle Cupit is the subject of a newspaper report, written by fiddle player, actor and former Blue Grass Boy, Randall Franks, and published earlier this week in the LaFayette, Georgia newspaper, Walker County Messenger. The story focuses on her burgeoning career

These days it isn't any surprise that bluegrass is a world-wide phenomenon. However, the wonderment associated with stories from elsewhere continues. Yesterday, I came across an interesting story about bluegrass activities in Japan, in the Japan Times, to be precise. The story,

Tommy Webb, a recent recruit to the Rural Rhythm Records' roster, will have his first release, called Heartland (RHY-1043), on that label on April 21, 2009. The album, produced by Ron Stewart, includes 12 songs, several of which were written by

A statement has been posted on Sam Bush's website regarding his scheduled appearance at the Bluegrass Hotel charity concert in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 20. Apparently, Bush's contractual requirements have not been met by the producer of this event and Bush

The 4th Annual Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp will take place at the International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro, Kentucky, on September 11 - 13, 2009. Set up to preserve the unique, historic performance art of Bill Monroe, "The Father of Bluegrass," the museum

Sound like a Country Gentlemen song? Well this morning Katy Daley will be talking to ex-Country Gentlemen alumnus Jimmy Gaudreau, who this month is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the date that he first sang as a member of that

Rural Rhythm Records has announced that they will be releasing on March 10 the single Amazing Grace as performed by Carrie Hassler. This song is the first commercial single release on the new Rural Rhythm Christian imprint label dedicated to creating

Among the recent releases about which we have become aware is Rambler's Call from Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. This independent release features the talents of recognized banjo great Joe Mullins, Adam McIntosh on guitar and vocals, Evan McGregor, fiddler

Among the forthcoming releases from Rounder Records is Bobby Osborne's third album for the label. Entitled Bluegrass & Beyond (Rounder 0603), the CD is scheduled to be available for general purchase on March 31. For this 12-track album, Osborne, with his

The Gibson Brothers visited WAMU's Bluegrass Country studios on Friday afternoon (February 27) to introduce their new mandolin player, Joe Walsh and to talk about their upcoming CD, Ring the Bell. A recording of their studio performance, during which they sang