• The Power of the Music

    This post is a contribution from Greg Cahill, founder of, and banjo picker with Special Consensus. Greg has also been an active member of the IBMA, and a very effective bluegrass ambassador, bringing the music to non-bluegrass audiences all over

  • A Banjo Player’s Pilgrimage

    This post is a contribution from Alan Munde, banjo legend, teacher, performer, and writer. Be sure to check out Alan's band The Alan Munde Gazette. I have been teaching banjo in the Creative Arts Department (when I began it was known

  • Would Bluegrass make a good PDF?

    This post is a contribution from Alan Stewart, co-host of The Marketer"s Podcast, where you"ll hear tips, tools and tactics for marketing your business both online and offline. Comments are enabled for Alan's post so please feel free to share

  • Wichita on buttermilk biscuits and grits

    This post is a contribution from world renowned podcast celebrity Wichita Rutherford. Be sure to visit his site 5MinutesWithWichita.com to listen to his weekly podcast featuring interviews with bluegrass stars. Buttermilk biscuits and grits. Buttermilk biscuits and grits. If

  • Introducing Bill Evans

    It's a great pleasure to introduce Bill Evans as a Guest Contributor. Bill is one of my oldest friends in the bluegrass world, and I take a measure of personal pride in seeing the success he has achieved as both

  • Introducing Stephanie Dilling

    At only 14 years of age, Stephanie Dilling has been in and around bluegrass music since the day she was born. Her father, IIIrd Tyme Out banjoist Steve Dilling, and her mother Macie have taken her all over the country

  • Introducing Greg Cahill

    We are proud to welcome Greg Cahill as a Guest Contributor. Greg founded the band The Special Consensus in 1975 and continues to be an influential force in bluegrass music. More about Greg from his website: In addition to conducting workshops

  • Introducing Tim Stafford

    We are happy to introduce Tim Stafford as a Guest Contributor. Tim is the guitar player with bluegrass supergroup Blue Highway, and is also known as one of bluegrass music's great songwriters. Be sure to visit both his website and

  • Introducing Casey Henry

    Casey Henry is the daughter of banjo player Murphy Henry. Casey is an accomplished banjo player in her own right, as well as an instructor. Here is some background info from her website: She started playing bass at the age of