Tom Gray, former bass player with The Country Gentlemen, Seldom Scene, and many other DC-based bluegrass groups, was married to Barbara Elizabeth Diederich on Saturday May 11 at the Palisades Community Church in Washington, DC. Of course there was music, as Tom sang
Sam Bush received another of many career achievements on Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky, when he accepted an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Western Kentucky University during their spring commencement ceremony. In a brief acceptance speech, Bush spoke of growing
We asked a number of bluegrass personalities to share their thoughts as we approach the Mother's Day weekend. Irene KelleyMy mom had the best sense of humor. One of my favorites things to do was to make her laugh. I love the way
Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green has announced that Sam Bush will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree during commencement ceremonies this weekend. Bowling Green is Sam's hometown, so it should be quite a treat for him to
The good folks at Thalia Capos have come up with a new way for bluegrass lovers to show their festival cred. Phone cases with rosewood sides, inlaid with the image of your favorite instrument! Thalia came to prominence in 2014 with
Jesse Brock, veteran bluegrass mandolinist and leader of Mainline Express, and Kristine Renee Tallent, were married on April 27. The wedding was held at the Walland United Methodist Church in Walland, TN. It was a small, intimate service, with only family and close
Mandolin virtuoso Frank Wakefield was hospitalized recently after being diagnosed with a combination of acute influenza and acute pneumonia. The lifelong bluegrass performer is approaching his 85th birthday in June. He was well enough to be discharged on Friday, April 26
Bluegrass greats Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, The Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Dailey & Vincent and many more bluegrass stars are making a special appearance. They, and other bluegrass and country acts, who
One outgrowth of Anni Beech’s Jam Pak Blues ‘N’ Grass Neighborhood Band, based in Chandler, Arizona, has been the formation of two professional-level bluegrass bands, Greenwood Sidee and Cisco and the Racecars. The second of those aggregations, Cisco and the Racecars,
Eastman Guitars is bringing a new innovation to their acoustic guitar line. They call it their Double Top Series of instruments, and it involves a unique hybrid material for the guitar tops. Many guitar aficionados will have read about various polymer
