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Barry Mazor at the Wall Street Journal has written a piece about the State of Bluegrass music in 2008. Published today, the article asserts that Since the music is the heart of the matter, there's no better indication of the latest bluegrass

The IBMA is now accepting applications from artists who would like to be considered for an official showcase spot during the 2009 World Of Bluegrass convention in Nashville, September 28 - October 4, 2009. Keep in mind that these showcase opportunities

Video of Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder performing Uncle Pen on the CBS Saturday Early Show has been posted at CBS.com. Ricky talks briefly about his new Cracker Barrel exclusive CD, The High Notes, which includes reworked versions of his country

Here in the Southeastern US we're quite used to bluegrass events, including instructional camps and clinics. Seeing the same happen in other parts of the world always fascinates me. It seems the main (only?) such event in the Czech Republic recently

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder will appear tomorrow (10/25) on the CBS Saturday Early Show. The show airs live from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. (eastern), but is carried at different times by CBS affiliates across the US. Check the show schedule online

More big bluegrass doin's on online radio this Saturday (10/25). At 1:00 p.m. (EDT) former Foggy Mountain Boys Jody Rainwater and Curly Seckler will join Steep Canyon Rangers for a live set on WSVS AM 800 in Crewe, VA. They will

Attendance figures for the 2008 IBMA World of Bluegrass trade show and Fan Fest have been announced. The big numbers are 19,546 and $4,300,000 - the cumulative daily attendance and the estimated economic impact of the week's events. While the move

Punch Brothers fans can check out three live cuts from the guys posted at Daytrotter.com. There are live versions of Punch Bowl and the first movement of The Blind Leaving The Blind, both tracks from the band's current CD, Punch. They

There are two special bluegrass radio shows on Friday morning (10/24) that will be streamed live online. Unfortunately, their air times coincide, so you'll have to choose your own best option. First up at 10:15 a.m., Jeanette Williams will join Carol

Our friend Ted Lehmann has posted a very nice overview of the recent IBMA convention in Nashville on his blog. He titles his piece IBMA - Why You Should Care, and uses nearly fifty of his fine photos to make the