Tony Trischka, like most other professional musicians, has felt the impact of COVID-19 in their lives, with increased show cancellations and uncertainty about the future. But as he said, fortunately, "My online banjo school has kept my family fed." As Tony
Paul Schiminger, Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced his intention to retire from his position at the end of May 2021. Schiminger has served as Executive Director since 2015, when he was chosen to lead the organization
Turnberry Records has released a music video for their most recent signees, Wood Family Tradition from North Carolina. Never was a band more aptly named. This group exists to preserve the bluegrass legacy they have received from the family patriarch, A.L.
The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville celebrated the 75th anniversary of bluegrass music Saturday, marking the night in December 1945 when Earl Scruggs appeared for his debut on the Opry with Bill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys, igniting the
Did you know that Digger Cleverly, who heads up bluegrass music's #1 comedy act, The Cleverlys, also has a video podcast? Well, he does, and it's just as bitingly funny and unabashedly rural as you might expect. What with live shows
615 Hideaway Records has released a new single from Nick Chandler & Delivered, the third from their current album, Inside The Lines. It's their take on A Tree That Stands Alone, a Randal Hylton song previously recorded by The Country Gentlemen
The IBMA Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to be provided next year from their recently-established Arnold Schultz Fund. Grants will be made for qualified activities, scholarships, or programs designed to increase participation in bluegrass music by people of
The Bluegrass Christmas music train just keeps on rolling, with a new addition today from The Barefoot Movement. So named for their penchant to perform live sans foot coverings, that habit may not be in perfect synch with the sentiment
Australian bluegrass singer, Kristy Cox, has secured three nominations for the 2021 Golden Guitar Awards. Since 1973, these awards have honored the best in country and bluegrass music down under, with trophies presented during the Tamworth Country Music Festival each year. Kristy
Welcome to the official start to the Christmas season! Even though the traditional Christian Nativity observance has been from December 25 to January 6 - the 12 days of Christmas - the modern world has stretched this period out to
