Author: Sandy Hatley

My Cabin in Caroline was the first song recorded by Flatt & Scruggs after they left Bill Monroe and formed their own band in 1948. Though the tune is credited to Lester Flatt, it was written by John Ralph Pennington

Milton Harkey and Jan Johansson at the Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention - photo © Sandy Hatley Jan Johansson was honored at the 59th annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention on Saturday, October 11, at East Rowan High School, near Salisbury, NC. The

Skunk Hollow, 1st bluegrass band at the Granite Quarry Fiddlers Convention - photo © Sandy Hatley The 59th annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention was held this past Saturday, October 11, at East Rowan High School near Salisbury, NC. Sponsored by the

Lonesome River Band reunion at Blue Highway Fest '25 - photo © Joshua T Moore Friday was an extra special day in Big Stone Gap, VA for Sammy Shelor and Lonesome River Band fans. The award winning banjoist and longtime band

North Carolina's Red Rocking Chair band blends bluegrass, Americana, folk, honky tonk, swing, and country music in an acoustic format. Featuring some of the area's most prominent and award-winning multi-instrumentalists, the quartet of musicians performed Tuesday nights at Charlotte, NC's

The 59th annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention will be held this Saturday, October 11, at East Rowan High School, four miles south of Salisbury, NC. The event will include competition in two band categories, bluegrass and bluegrass gospel, as well

Carolina Ridgeline, a central North Carolina-based bluegrass group, has a new music video, Moonshine Man.  Band member and co-writer of the song, BK Keedy, provided some background on the tune. He explained that it was written about moonshine runner and NASCAR

Piedmont Opry Time! is a once-a-month, Thursday night, LIVE Pickin' & Singin', Bluegrass/Americana, one-hour radio show on Winston-Salem, NC's WTOB radio. Organized by George Hamilton V, the live music program is co-produced by the country music star along with WTOB's

Each year IBMA offers many facets to its weeklong business conference and festival. Activities offered include business sessions, concerts, showcases, a tradeshow, jams, and workshops. During the latter, beginning and accomplished pickers receive sage advice from professionals in the bluegrass

Tennessee Bluegrass Band at World of Bluegrass 2025 - photo © Sandy Hatley A beloved and essential part of bluegrass’ biggest week is the Bluegrass Ramble and late night showcases. Located in the Chattanooga Convention Center, the Marriott Hotel, and several