Tommy Scott, who worked to the self-applied motif as America's Last Real Medicine Show, passed away on Monday, September 30 of complications following injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 10. He was 96 years old. Born in Stephens County,
On October 20, 2013, 100 lucky music fans will have a unique opportunity to return to the Red Fox Inn — DC's hottest bluegrass nightclub of the 1970s — to listen to the current configuration of the Seldom Scene, along
Further to our recent report regarding the establishment of Rural Rhythm's Heritage Collection Series, we have confirmation of the release of two more CDs in the series. The first two titles were released last week (September 24); one by Red Smiley
The Kentucky Supreme Court has declined a request to review the case over how the name of legendary bluegrass musician Bill Monroe can be used. This means that the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling stands, and that the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass
Family bands are the backbone of the bluegrass music community and it always pleasing to learn about such a group that has progressed to the level that secures a link-up with one of the more prominent record labels. Moore County, North
On This Day …….. On September 27, 1990 the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) staged its first Awards Show held in Owensboro, Kentucky. The show took place at the now-demolished Executive Inn, which was located overlooking the Ohio River. The Bluegrass Album Band
The IBMA award winners were named last night, Thursday (September 26). The bare facts are ........... Entertainer of the Year: The Gibson Brothers Vocal Group: The Gibson Brothers Instrumental Group: The Boxcars Song of the Year: They Called It Music, The Gibson Brothers, written
At the instigation of Jesse McReynolds, Rural Rhythm Records has entered into an agreement with the bluegrass veteran whereby the label will re-release the Jim & Jesse Old Dominion albums in both physical and digital formats. Rural Rhythm Records will be
For a limited period only the University of Illinois Press (UIP) is making available in an E-book format three top quality bluegrass titles. Beginning on September 24, the date on which the International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass event in
We are so used to the fact that Donna Ulisse's CDs consist entirely of her own songs that it comes as a surprise when she releases an album with only two of hers. This will be the case on the
