Rhonda Vincent & The Rage at Bluegrass First Class 2025 - photo © Sandy Hatley Milton Harkey and his MRH Bluegrass Production staff have launched into their 30th year of the Asheville-based Bluegrass First Class. Despite the devastation from Hurricane Helene,
Couples display affection for each other in various ways. Those within the bluegrass community have their own unique strategy of showing their devotion to their significant others. Only those versed in the genre truly understand their methodology. While flowers and
Jimmy "Jim" Fraley, North Carolina banjoist and former member of Deeper Shade of Blue who passed away on January 30 at the age of 68, was laid to rest on Saturday. The service, held at Lee Park Church in Monroe,
Jim Fraley - photo (on right) © John Atwater Jimmy "Jim" Fraley, 68, North Carolina banjoist and former member of Deeper Shade of Blue, passed away on January 30 following a period of declining health. Fraley, who did everything left-handed except play
Jim Callicutt, 80, of Star, NC passed away of Thursday, January 23. A lover of bluegrass music, he picked guitar and sang with Little River Bluegrass in the '70s and '80s. Their banjoist, Charles Singleton, first taught licks to famed
Danny Paisley on Danny Stewart's January Bluegrass Cruise - photo by Janice Bailey Travis In the midst of a severe mid-winter polar blast and snowfall, several hundred lucky members of the bluegrass community were able to take a break from the
The Church Sisters have released a new project, an EP entitled Sweet Forgiveness. The fraternal twins grew up singing gospel music in southwest Virginia. Their latest release features a beautiful collection of six motivational hymns with tender harmonies that reflect their
Johnny Pennington, 74, of China Grove, NC, passed away on December 27, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late musician, luthier, and songwriter, Ralph Pennington. His sister is former North Carolina Bluegrass Association
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the bluegrass community, particularly reso-guitar enthusiasts, lost a beloved friend, Bobby Wolfe. The North Carolina musician and luthier was 94 years old. During his building career (1981-2017,) Wolfe constructed 234 resonator guitars with 92 of
Authentic Unlimited's holiday album, Christmas Time Is Here, their third release on Billy Blue Records for 2024, is gaining momentum and drawing more attention to this award-winning quintet. Jerry Salley, A&R/Creative Director at Billy Blue Records, bragged a bit on the
