Music

Genius is a word thrown around a bit too easily these days, used to describe someone whose admirable skills set them apart from the herd. In truth, it should be saved for the very few, those who demonstrate a rare

Mountain Fever Records has a new single today from Colebrook Road, who come from the Appalachian region of central Pennsylvania. An upbeat grasser, Mountainside tells of how the highland vistas bring inspiration, in a song written and sung by guitarist, Jesse

2021 continues to come up roses for Mason Via. The young North Carolina bluegrass artist started the year as a contestant on American Idol on ABC Television. He showed up on TV where the judges loved him, but was cut

Very close friend of Bill Monroe's and Bean Blossom attendee for over 55 years, James 'Jim' Peva passed away on May 5, 2021. He was 92 years old.  James Richard Peva was born near Evansville, Indiana, on May 7, 1928, spending

Slide maestro Jimmy Heffernan has released his first ever single this week, a surprising factoid for a man who as worked as a professional musician since 1974. It's a resurrected version of a Bill Monroe classic, with the late Joe

John Hickman, noted California banjo player, died on May 11 following a long illness. He passed away quietly in his sleep, at home with his wife, Sue, by his side. He was 78 years of age. Though known largely for his

We haven't heard much from Jeff Brown of late, nor his bluesy style of mountain bluegrass. But since a new label deal with Turnberry Records, where he also serves as a VP, Jeff has been back in the studio working

Banjo man Bennie Boling has released another track from his upcoming album with 40 Horse Mule, an instrumental he wrote called Ann The Dreadful Snake. Bluegrass history buffs will get the sideways reference in the title to the Bill Monroe

Along with May flowers, we are in the time of college commencements, when proud parents and happy graduates spend hours in lengthy ceremonies to mark their official entrance into the world of adulthood. Many of the observances are a bit

Mountain Fever Records has released a third single from their upcoming album with Linda Lay. Something of a bluegrass vocal legend in Virginia, especially northern Virginia where she lives, Linda is less well known around the wider bluegrass community. That's