Author: Sandy Hatley

Have you ever purchased a CD for yourself or as a gift and discovered it is also benefiting those who served our country? Well, you can do just that this year if you buy a copy of Home for the

Mike Duncan, 72-year-old North Carolina professional photographer and friend to bluegrass, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 7, at Lake Junaluska, NC, prior to the Art of the Music Festival. Balsam Range shared on their Facebook page... "It is with heavy hearts

New Direction Bluegrass, a regional bluegrass band based out of Siler City, NC, has released a new Christmas project, Is It Christmas Yet? The four-piece ensemble features the husband-wife team of Bobby Gales on banjo/guitar and Christy Gales on upright

Charlie Eugene Chaney, 69, of Stuart, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Ferrum, VA, he loved Jesus and serving Him, and wanted others to see Jesus in him. A skilled musician, Charlie worked for years as

Wendell Wiles, 77, of Elkin, NC, passed away on November 13, 2024 at his residence following multiple health issues. A lifelong musician, he picked mandolin in several bands through the years, beginning in the 1970s with RC Harris & Blue

J2B2 at at the Cain Center in Cornelius, NC (11/8/24) - photo © Vivian Pennington Hopkins J2B2 (John Jorgenson's Bluegrass Band) just wrapped up their 2024 touring season, and before returning to southern California, I had an opportunity to sit down

Williamson Branch at the 2024 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Gary Hatley Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies 2024 is in the books. Held in the WL Mills Conference Center at the Convention Center Complex in Gatlinburg, TN, the

Country Grass performs at the 2024 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Sandy Hatley Thursday kicked off the first day of the Lorraine Jordan’s 13th annual Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies festival at the Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN.

Banjo meets techno! The Ron Block Banjo Workshop app is now available for cell phones, tablets, and computers. Designed for every level of musicianship, it has material help whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced picker. The app offers plenty

North Carolina resophonic guitarist Frank Poindexter has decided to retire from professional touring starting in 2025. The slide wizard has been performing, writing, and recording in the bluegrass realm for most of his adult life, including stints with Larry (his nephew),