We've seen a variety of interesting virtual collaborations during the COVID-19 shutdown, with performing artists finding clever ways to make music while socially isolated from one another. Here's another featuring Steve Martin and his banjo, together with the Philadelphia Orchestra, which
Now that we are entering into what should have been the bluegrass festival season, many of the destination events we had been looking so much forward to are offering a taste of what we''ll be missing online. It's a great
Valerie Smith also has a Father's Day song to debut this week, one written by Johnny McDonald and Val. Talking To Daddy deals with a difficult aspect of elder care, one that has been real in McDonald's life. It tells of
Artist rendering of Arnold Shultz; Shultz with Pendleton Vandiver The IBMA Foundation, the charitable arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced today the establishment of a new endowment to support increasing participation from people of color in bluegrass music. Named
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced a second round of invited showcase artists to be presented in their Bluegrass Ramble, held this year during their first virtual World of Bluegrass celebration. These showcase artists are selected from dozens of applications
The Earl Brothers are back with a new song, paired with an impressionistic music video that may make your head swim. This San Francisco trio is known for their minimalistic bluegrass, which at first glance may seem somewhat spartan, but in
As we examine the toll taken on the music industry from the COVID-19 shutdowns, we must sadly add the popular radio program, Live From Here, hosted by mandolin wizard Chris Thile. It was announced today that the show was cancelled,
The bluegrass world, already reeling from cancelled festivals and delayed recording plans, suffered another blow today when IBMA announced that the World of Bluegrass business conference and music festival would not be held in-person this fall in Raleigh because of
Gena Britt, banjo player and vocalist with Sister Sadie, has released a new music video this week in time for Father's Day. It's one from her recent solo project called Daddy's Shoes, which she says hit her in a deep and
Travis Book, bass player, songwriter, and lead vocalist with The Infamous Stringdusters, has announced a new project. Starting June 25, he will be hosting a new online program that will combine music and discussion, airing live from The Grey Eagle
