• Tony Ellis at the Kennedy Center

    Noted banjo stylist Tony Ellis is the featured performer tonight (6/22) on the Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage in Washington, DC. Ellis is a former Blue Grass Boy, and an alumnus of Mac Wiseman's band, working with both of these bluegrass legends

  • Final Telluride 2011 photos

    Here is Jason Lombard's final photo report from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Many thanks to Jason for his fabulous photos! You can see all of his Telluride images by following this link.

  • July is Virginia Bluegrass Festival Month

    Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has issued a proclamation declaring July 2011 as Virginia Bluegrass Festival Month. It, and six others recognizing Virginia natives who have profoundly affected the development of bluegrass music, will be read from the stage during the Oak

  • Telluride – day four

    Here is the fourth photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. What a day, what a festival. Father's Day morning Gospel with Darrel Scott and friends took the cake for set of the show. Incredible is

  • Telluride – day three

    Here is the third photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Elk Park, in downtown Telluride, is a  special place to see and listen to some of the best musicians that are here for the festival.

  • Yet more about Bean Blossom

    As many will know, this past week Dwight Dillman has been presenting the 45th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground in Brown County, Indiana. On Thursday (6/16) the Indiana public

  • Telluride – day two

    Here is the second photo-report from Jason Lombard, on the ground at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. So everyday at Telluride starts with a sprint from the front gate, to the front of the stage, to stake out your spot for the

  • IIIrd Tyme Out at Bean Blossom

    Rural Rhythm Records has released a pair of videos shot during the 2011 Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, IN where they are recording a new live album. The project will be a Bill Monroe tribute featuring