This report on the Barcelona Slow Jam comes from Michael Luchtan, an American living and studying bluegrass in Spain. It can be difficult for those of us in the States to realize what it's like learning bluegrass in missionary territory,
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Two Weeks video from The Railsplitters
What ever happened to The Railsplitters? The popular progressive grassers from Colorado say they have been hearing that from fans and friends ever since they went on hiatus back in 2018. But even though they have taken a break, they are
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Enough To Leave video from Billy Strings
Rounder Records has released a new music video from Billy Strings, from his current album, Home. Enough To Leave is a bit of a departure for Billy, who has become the favorite flatpicker of the burgeoning alt-bluegrass world, supported by a
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Inaugural Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction Celebration in March
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY has announced the inaugural induction celebration for the most recent inductees into the Hall of Fame. Bill Emerson, Mike Auldridge, and The Kentucky Colonels were honored as inductees during
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Lorraine Jordan on film in North Carolina
This article is a contribution from Janet Gibson, about the first night of live streaming at Lorraine's Coffee House & Music, which we covered last month. The cameras were rolling on January 31 at Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music in Garner,
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2020 applications now open for IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble artists
The International Bluegrass Music Association has opened the submission period for artists who wish to showcase as a part of the Bluegrass Ramble during the annual World of Bluegrass convention in September. Invited acts will not only receive the opportunity to
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Steve Martin and The Steeps on The Late Show
Late last week when we were all at SPBGMA in Nashville, Steve Martin appeared on The Late Show on CBS television with The Steep Canyon Rangers. They performed their new single, California, with Steve on banjo. Well done, boys! California is available from
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Cackalacky video from Jim Lauderdale
When Carolina Comes Home Again, the upcoming album from Americana superstar Jim Lauderdale, is an all bluegrass project, dedicated to his home state of North Carolina. Set to hit March 27 on Yep Roc Records, it includes collaborations with fellow
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IBMA Foundation announces $14,000 in 2020 grants
The IBMA Foundation, the charitable arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced the recipients of their 2020 grants. The Foundation functions as a bundler for donors who wish to make contributions to further the growth of bluegrass music, but
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2020 SPBGMA Award winners
The 2020 Awards ceremony for the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America were held tonight at the Music City Sheraton in Nashville, TN. Amid performances by The Grascals, Nothin’ Fancy, Lonesome River Band, and The Farm Hands, awards were announced










