Allen Shadd, flatpicking guitar master and aficionado who has won 28 guitars in contests, has been a busy fellow. Originally from Florida, and now residing in South Carolina, he explained what's happening in his world, and shared some exciting news. "Two
Those who follow bluegrass closely will know of Kristy Cox & Grasstime, the Australian born bluegrass singer/songwriter and her touring band. But did you know that Grasstime also tours and records on their own, i.e., without Kristy? Well, they do, with
It's been oft remarked of Balsam Range that one of their great strengths is the number of lead vocalists in the band. True, they recently lost Darren Nicholson and Buddy Melton, but gained Alan Bibey and Don Rigsby. Their latest single,
The Seldom Scene - photo © Jeromie Stephens Can it really be 53 years since The Seldom Scene first introduced themselves to the bluegrass world? Yep... it was 1971 when John Starling, John Duffey, Ben Eldridge, Mike Auldridge, and Tom Gray first
Even now, nearly 100 years since the music of The Carter Family was first recorded, the songs they brought us still resonate in country, folk, and bluegrass music. From perennial set ender Will The Circle Be Unbroken, initially recorded as
15-year-old banjo picker Derek Stone has been announced as the newest member of Carl Towns & Upward Road, a contemporary bluegrass band from Rising Fawn, GA. Stone is from nearby Chattanooga, TN, and has only been playing the banjo this last
As they prepare the final touches for their 20th anniversary album release, the Infamous Stringdusters have a music video for the debut single, Working Man Blues. The new project will be titled 20/20, as the 'Dusters will be offering 20 new
Central North Carolina multi-instrumentalist, Charlie Peek, 74, of Sanford, passed away on August 26, 2025. He was known for performing in several local bands and weekly open jams. His wife, Martha Quillin, shared some of Charlie's musical background. "He grew up in
Billy Blue Records has released a new single from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, the fifth such from what turns out to be their final album together, Lovin', Fightin', Losin' Sleep. Joe announced last month that he would
Veteran bluegrass singer and songwriter Valerie Smith has announced two new players in her touring band, Liberty Pike. As we shared earlier this year, Wally Hughes and Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes have left the band after working with Val for 11 years.
