• Ralph Stanley gets political in Virginia

    Found this tonight while cruising around, almost fell out of my chair. While you may agree or disagree, or agree to disagree.....this is certainly of interest to Ralph Stanley fans and citizens of Virginia. Cheers, Phil

  • New from Recording King

    Recording King has introduced three new models - two new solid top guitars and a very special, limited edition banjo. The Bill Sullivan Tribute Banjo is being offered exclusively through First Quality Musical Supply, and is being offered as a legacy

  • Carolina Chocolate Drops

    Coming to Charlottesville on October 25th! Check out their music on youtube (Hit 'em Up Style and a medley) and see an article on them in the Washington Post. On the 26th!!! Wayne Henderson & Friends (Elizabeth LaPrelle, Jim Lloyd)

  • Larry Sparks guitar strings

    Larry Sparks has announced that he will be introducing his own signature set of guitar strings. Most bluegrass fans know Larry primarily as among the most soulful and expressive singers in bluegrass music, but guitar players and pickers in general recognize

  • Music on memory cards

    Many have been wondering what is to become of the music industry with the seeming demise of the CD as a delivery format. Yahoo!tech is now speculating that the CD could see itself replaced by low cost flash memory cards such

  • Stolen Instrument: Gibson Adam Steffey #29

    IBMA is mostly an old family homecoming, but there are a few bad apples in the barrel, so to speak. It seems one of them was wondering around the Renaissance Friday morning. Chris Harris, who plays mandolin with Junior Sisk and

  • Dan Tyminski moves up another chart

    Bluegrass fans have become accustomed to seeing Dan Tyminski's name on the music charts since he formed his own band and released a solo CD, Wheels, earlier this year. Dan's friends know that he only plays music to support his golf

  • Traveling bands wanted

    Hello all! I have been lucky enough to secure a weekly venue in Hartford, Ct. I will host, along with my close picking friends and bandmates. I am a veteran of the weekly 3 hour show and