Every summer, the town of Kawaguchi in Japan hosts an International Exchange program for young musicians. The young players stay with host Japanese families and are exposed to Japanese culture during their visit, which culminates in the annual Lilia festival
Bluegrass At Large
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Driving with a banjo
I've heard some pretty odd things in my time, but I hope this is merely over the top Hyperbole. The Detroit News ran an article yesterday about careless and distracted drivers, and the danger they present on the road. They give
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Punch Brothers baseball video
While we're on this bluegrass/baseball theme, here is the video of Punch Brothers performing Take Me Out To The Ballgame on ESPN's Baseball Tonight show on June 18 which Brance posted about on Tuesday. Their take on the song is part
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Punch Brothers : Take Me Out To The Ballgame
I enjoyed the article on the punch brothers. Not sure why as I have listened to some of their stuff and it was my cup of tea. Maybe because of the connection to baseball as I do love
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Pickin 4 Chicken: Jingle Contest
The Springer Mountain Farms jingle contest we told you about a while back is in its finale stage. The judges have narrowed the entries down to their favorite ten. Now it's your turn to be the judge. Visit the contest website
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Suggestions please
I want to buy some good authentic bluegrass for my uncle. He's a bit picky,the last bunch of cd's he listened to he threw out the car window. Unfortunately I dont know what they were. But I need some recommendations
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Dan Tyminski takes over New York City
Folks in the New York city are in for a special treat next week. The Dan Tyminski band will be performing at Blender Theater at Gramercy on Tuesday 06/24/08. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE The Blender Theater at Gramercy is located
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Infamous Stringdusters winners
We are delighted to announce the winners in our recent promotional contest, run in cooperation with The Infamous Stringdusters, Sugar Hill Records and Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. The first three winners will receive an autographed copy of the band's latest CD
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Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame
Last Friday, June 13, the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame held a ceremony inducting its charter members. The ceremony took place at the Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the home of Merlefest. The Hall of Fame
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GAC Music Competition
Hi Country Music Fans! We're searching across the country to find The Next GAC Star. Do you think you have what it takes to compete in the Next GAC Star competition? Six finalists will jet to the Music City of Nashville
