• EWOB CD – audio samples online

    We had posted previously about the EWOB '05 CD featuring the various bands who showcased during the European World Of Bluegrass convention in The Netherlands this past May. We mentioned at the time that the CD could be ordered online

  • AKUS on CMT this Saturday

    Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will be the subject of this weekend's edition of Total Access on the cable network Country Music Television (CMT). This program isn't so much focused on live performance as it is a

  • Episode #6 – Charlie Daniels

    In episode #6 of The GrassCast we share with you a conversation John had with Charlie Daniels. John spoke with Charlie over the phone just recently. They spoke about Charlie's bluegrass gospel CD Songs From The Longleaf Pines, as well

  • Capitol One Celebration on Ice – Today

    Way back in late September we reported that Rhonda Vincent and The Rage would be participating in this year's Capitol One Celebration on Ice. The event takes place today in Richmond, VA. The Richmond Coliseum website is reporting that: The "Capital

  • Jim Hurst’s guitar discussion board

    Multiple IBMA Award winning guitarist Jim Hurst has his own guitar bulletin board, titled appropriately enough, Jim's Bulletin Board. The board is dedicated to guitar and guitar music discussion, and Jim posts there regularly himself. It seems that Jim launched the

  • New issue of Silver Strings available online

    The December issue of Silver Strings, Angie Sumpter's free online magazine for new banjo players "of a certain age," is available on her web site for downloading. Each issue contains interviews and features designed to offer insight and encouragement

  • AKUS on the Opry this Saturday

    Grand Ole Opry members Alison Krauss & Union Station will be featured performers on this Saturday's Opry program (12/3). They are scheduled to appear during the 9:30-10:00 and the 10:30-11:00 p.m. (EST) spots, which means they won't make it onto

  • Nickel Creek on CBS Saturday morning

    Nickel Creek will be featured on the CBS Saturday Early Show this weekend (12/3). Though it isn't clearly stated on the show's web site, it seems likely that the band will perform during the regular Second Cup Caf??? segment. This

  • Episode #5 – Ruth Oxenberg

    In episode #5 of The GrassCast we share with you a conversation John had with Ruth Oxenberg, producer of the documentary film Bluegrass Journey. John spoke with her during the IBMA Fan Fest this past October. The video is now