Bluegrass At Large

Late last month, the city of Sparta, TN honored another of their hometown heroes during their annual Lester Flatt Celebration on May 23. Sparta likes to call itself Bluegrass USA, being as they raised up a number of music legends including

Just wanted to let fans know that the wonderful Dixie Bee-Liners will be headlining the "First Annual Talon Winery BBQ Cook-off and Concert" on June 26 in Lexington, KY.   Proceeds from the event will benefit Old Friends, a Thoroughbred Retirement

Here's another update on the ongoing campaign to petition the US Postal Service to honor Bill Monroe with his very own postage stamp - and we have some very encouraging news! People and organizations all over the US have been circulating

I first met Jesse McReynolds in Pensacola, FL in the mid 50's. He and Jim were doing shows for Crestview Mobile Homes owner and traveling all over north Florida and surrounding areas. My dad also working with Mr Dobson and I

The International Bluegrass Music Association reminds its membership that June 30 is the deadline for nominations for Special IBMA Awards. These are the "behind the scenes" honors that are distributed during the afternoon prior to the gala evening awards show

Mike Compton and BigApple'achia Friday, June 5, 8:30PM Lake Purdys Clubhouse 33 Lake Way Purdys, NY Mike Compton is in town, NYC, touring with Elvis Costello, and he will host a mandolin workshop, then join BigA for an exciting show Friday night at 8:30 PM! We

James Alan Shelton, longtime lead guitarist for Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys, was presented with a Carter Stanley Memorial Blue Ridge Guitar at Stanley's Memorial Weekend Festival on Saturday May 23rd. The guitar was given to him on stage in appreciation for fifteen years

  Saturday June 27, 200910am-5pmGazebo Park, Main Street Chester NJ FREE Admission!! Door Prizes!  Instruments to be auctioned off! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairsPerformers: Watchung Ridge Monday Night Jam Catbirds Jug BandJohn EasonKeith Wilson And more... Our MC for the Day ~ Duke DeGroat from

Do we have a new budding fashion icon in our midst? I wonder how many bluegrass fans recognize the popular picker and singer in these striking photos. Give up? It's Cia Cherryholmes with a look notably different from her work attire

After our last NewzLetter about our new business venture, offers have been pouring in.  Kenny wants us to play at a neighbor's birthday party and Regina specifically asked us not to play at hers.  Ford Motor Company contacted us about