Anyone interested in suggesting themselves or others for 2021 IBMA Industry or Momentum Awards should note that the deadline for submissions is May 31. The same deadline applies to nominations for Distinguished Achievement Awards and the Songwriter Showcase. The entire nomination
Marcy Marxer, known to bluegrass an old time music lovers from her long-running duo with her partner, Cathy Fink, has announced plans to film her one-woman show, All Wigged Out, for possible television or movie house distribution. The show, which features
Pinecastle Records has a new music video this week from Bobby & Teddi Cyrus, taken from their current, self-titled album with the label. This is one that Bobby wrote with Ronnie Bowman, called Preachin' Prayin' Soul Savin' Man. In the song, Teddi
Common Ground on the Hill in Maryland has announced that their major summer events this year will remain virtual as a result of uncertainties about COVID-19 restrictions. That includes their popular Deer Creek Fiddler's Convention and the three Traditions Weeks
Standard Crow Behavior, from Dresden in Germany, has released a live video performance of one of the songs on their debut recording, Talking to Space. Regular readers will recall a profile we did of the band last year in Lee Zimmerman's
Here is another socially-distanced video from our bluegrass pals in Eastern Europe. More specifically, music produced and recorded by Ralph and Chris Schut in the Czech Republic, with help from several of their picker friends nearby, and vocals from members of
Today, Tiki Parlour Recordings is releasing a double album set that will be in the running as the old time project of the year. It is certainly one of great interest to that community, containing both archival and newly recorded
With a new album, Ministry In Song, expected on Friday from Larry Sparks, Rebel Records has released a music video of the first single for us to enjoy. It's Larry's take on the Hank Williams classic, House of Gold, delivered with
Pete Ward, a theology professor at Durham University in England, has begun doing research for a book on Bluegrass and Religion. To that end, he has created an online survey and is asking bluegrass lovers worldwide to take a fe minutes
Musicians, employees (past and present), friends, and fans gathered Sunday afternoon at the World Famous Station Inn to pay homage to its longtime owner, musician, and friend to all, Earl "J.T." Gray. At age 75, the beloved proprietor passed away
