Bluegrass At Large

  • Fate of Monroe’s Mandolin still uncertain

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    The Tennessean is reporting this morning on the terms of a settlement between MTSU and the estate of Bob McLean. As we reported in October of 2007, McLean defrauded investors of millions and then generously spread the money around. Some

  • Reselling Promo Discs?

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    I've had many conversations in the past with bands, songwriters, and even label reps about the practice of selling promo copies of CDs. Several of them have expressed frustration concerning the practice. When a new CD comes out several hundred are

  • Snoop goes all Big Mon on us?

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    The entertainment press is buzzing this morning with a quote from rap and reality TV star Snoop Dogg, who says he intends to write and record a bluegrass album. Imagine the crossover potential. Maybe a reality show where Snoop desperately tries

  • New 23 North album now released

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    Western North Carolina's 23 North has just released their second album Garden In My Heart , a CD of original gospel/bluegrass songs. All tunes were written by singer Diana Boone, and stirring ballads are mixed

  • Seldom Scene at the White House

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    Few bluegrass bands have had the opportunities to perform for important persons that have been enjoyed by the Seldom Scene. Being based in Washington D.C. has obviously helped. But that alone wouldn't be enough to recommend them for the gigs

  • New products from The Music Link

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    The Music Link has announced two new products that will be of interest to banjo and guitar pickers. First up is an impact resistant, fiberglass case from Guardian Cases. They are available for both resonator banjo and dreadnaught guitar. The shell

  • Introducing: Fiddlefreak Music Blog

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    Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Stuart Mason. I play and sing traditional and original songs and tunes on guitar and mandola. I design and build web sites, paint watercolors and draw with pen and ink, and I

  • Great Performance

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    I just saw the Grascals in N.C. Wow what a great group of guys! They introduced a new fiddle player that used to play with Dale Ann Bradley. We are also fans of her and heard her in California. Good

  • Africa To Appalachia

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    We've written several times about Canadian banjoist Jayme Stone and his musical journey of discovery in West Africa. He traveled to Mali in the Spring of 2007 to research the aspects of the banjo's historical roots as they are maintained