Author: Sandy Hatley

Mason Via, newest member of the Old Crowe Medicine Show and 2021 American Idol contestant, has a new single out today on Mountain Fever Records. The song, Colorado, written by Via and Thomas Cassel (mandolinist with Circus No. 9), is a

Another bluegrass wedding is on the horizon with more members from the same bands! Sweet Potato Pie mandolinist, Tori Jones, and Drive Time banjoist, Tyler Jackson, have officially announced their engagement. This comes just a month after Drive Time/Sweet Potato

Last night a red carpet event was held at the historic Gem Theater in Kannapolis, NC, to induct the newest members into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Two of those inductees were Tony Rice for 2021 and the

Gospel Plowboys at the 2021 Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention in Salisbury, NC - photo by Gary Hatley Music lovers and musicians alike were eager to return to Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention near Salisbury, NC. After 2020 was put on hold due to

Carson Peters, known for his fancy fiddling with the band, Iron Mountain, is making a name for himself on the international television talent contest, NBC’s The Voice, for his singing skills. On the September 27 airing, the 17-year-old wowed all four

Katie Springer, fiddler, and Austin Koerner, mandolinist, with central North Carolina-based bluegrass band, Drive Time, are literally making beautiful music together after marrying on Saturday, October 2. "The day was just perfect! We wanted a simple ceremony, good food, and to

Bailey Coe at the 2019 Nothin' Fancy Festival - photo © Susie Neel Central North Carolina-based bluegrass band, Drive Time, has added a new member to their roster, Bailey Coe, formally with Sideline. He played his first shows with the band

North Carolina-based bluegrass Gospel group and Mountain Fever recording artists, The Gospel Plowboys, have acquired a new banjo picker, Peden Williams of Concord, NC. The 23-year-old is replacing Plowboys' banjoist, Charles Honeycutt, who had to step down from the position

He's back! Clyde Maness, proprietor of Maness Pottery and Music Barn in Carthage, North Carolina, is once again opening the doors to his Tuesday night music parlor shows and jamming sessions. The 80-year-old fell on June 30, breaking his leg

What a winning combination: a bluegrass festival packed with loads of great entertainment set in a beautiful venue for a good cause. Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, September 25, at The Lodge on Hatley Farm in