Music

High lonesome traditional bluegrass superhero Larry Stephenson has a new single today with his talented band, a Bill Harrell classic called Lonesome with Heartaches. Larry says that he cut the original with Bill when he was a member of the band

Banjo picker Anthony Howell has a Christmas single on offer this year, his version of the English carol, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, surely among the most popular Christmas hymns of the past 300 years. A multi-instrumentalist and singer, Howell currently

Bluegrass fiddler Bonny Beverley passed away yesterday (11/23/23) at his home on Lynchburg, VA. He was 80 years of age. Born Bonnie Ross Beverley on May 19, 1943 in Amherst, VA, the nickname "Bonny" was how he was most widely known. His

Authentic Unlimited - photo © Laci Mack What are you doing with the day after Thanksgiving? Black Friday sales? Watching sports on TV? Cooking up some turkey soup? Well the guys in Authentic Unlimited have a big day in store. In addition

Turnberry Records has released a new single, a collaboration between two of their artists, Darren Beachley and Caleb Bailey. It's their take on the Randall Hylton song, Be Good To My Little Baby Girl, recorded back in 1984 by The Bluegrass

From Salem, OR comes Kristen Grainger & True North, a string band that walks a line between bluegrass, old time, and Americana sounds. Grainger sings lead and is the primary songwriter, with support from a trio of award-winning instrumentalists. Martin

Jeff Parker, one of the most enduring performers and personalities in bluegrass, has a new single this month with 615 Hideaway Records, recorded with his group, Jeff Parker & Company. It's his take on the George Jones country classic, The

The IBMA Foundation Masterclass on serving as a master of ceremonies at bluegrass events that was held as a Zoom presentation on November 8, has now been released on YouTube in perpetuity. The full 90 minute presentation, which features information

Greg Blake, singer, songwriter, guitarist/vocalist with Special Consensus, and the reigning IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, has an entry in this year's bluegrass Christmas song tally. It's one from his current album, People, Places and Songs, called The Christmas

Best Before War, a bluegrass group from Modena, near Bologna in northern Italy, has announced a reformed lineup for the band. Members now include Silvia Nicoletti on lead vocals, Elena Mirandola on fiddle, Andrea Cerè on bass, Marco Pandolfi on banjo