Following an invitation that the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) extended to its members that they share a memory from “75 years of bluegrass,” we thought that we would collect a few to share with you. Ronnie Reno is the eldest
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We Shall All Be Reunited: Revisiting the Bristol Sessions, 1927-1928
Fans of the history of American folk and country music, the very sounds that led to the development of bluegrass, have another project to look forward to this month. Bear Family Records is preparing to release We Shall All Be Reunited -
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Nick Chandler & Delivered virtual album release show in Nashville
Nick Chandler & Delivered had planned to host a live album release party last week even before the COVID-19 virus spread from Asia and Europe to the United States early this year. But once restrictions made clear that they wouldn't
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Videos from Brotherly Love concert available online
Brotherly Love is a new album from Gaither Music featuring a quartet of prominent artists whose music has regularly crossed country, bluegrass, and Gospel boundaries. Recorded by four good friends - Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers, and Ben Isaacs
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Cherokee Fiddle – new single from Larry Cordle
And now for something completely different... We have all known Larry Cordle as among the greatest songwriters ever to be involved in bluegrass music. He left his mark on the country world as well, with Highway 40 Blues, a mega-hit for
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Boyd Timothy wins Podunk’s 2020 Bluegrass Festival Songwriting Contest
This year’s bleak bluegrass festival season left both musicians and festival lovers disappointed. While bluegrass fans held out hope that late summer and fall festivals might not have to cancel, one by one festival promoters all reached the same conclusion,
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Harold Mitchell passes
Harold Michell, bluegrass and old-time music DJ, and MC at Galax Old Fiddlers Convention for many years, passed away on August 5, 2020. Born near Fries, Virginia, and raised in nearby Stevens Creek, he was 82 years old. The radio first
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Track Premiere: Leave It At The Gate from Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
Here's a sneak peek at the new Mountain Home Music single from Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, set for official release tomorrow, August 7. Leave It At The Gate is one written by Jones and his former bass player, Jon
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Track Premiere: Carolina Side from Colebrook Road
Thanks to our friends at Mountain Fever Records, we have a pre-release track premiere today of their upcoming single from Colebrook Road. Carolina Side finds the band in a contemplative mood, with old time banjo and bowed bass helping to flesh
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Ashokan Bluegrass Camp to offer sliding scale for 2020 virtual experience
As have nearly all bluegrass instructional offerings this year, the Ashokan Bluegrass Camp, normally held in Olivebridge, NY, is moving to a virtual workshop for their 2020 edition. They will retain the same lineup of top level teachers, but simply move










