The Murphy Method has a long history of teaching folks to play the banjo, demonstrating songs and techniques without using printed music of any kind. Before you start thinking that it's an anti-intellectual approach, consider that this is simply bringing
Following the recently announced departure of mandolinist Nick Dumas from Special Consensus, banjo player and band leader Greg Cahill has informed us that Nick's place will be taken by Nate Burie. Nate grew up performing with his family band, The Burie
It's that time of year again. Talk of snow is in the air, and even though Thanksgiving is still ahead of us, the Christmas decorations are starting to make an appearance. And, of course, that means new holiday bluegrass music is
Here's a perfectly timed single release... Just as most of us are getting used to fall temperatures, and the first hints of the winter winds, Pinecastle Records has a new song from The Farm Hands that suits the season. It's the
Kody Norris, creator and operator of The Kody Norris Show, was honored this week by a "Home Of" sign at the entrance to his hometown of Mountain City, Tennessee. Mayor Kevin Parsons and Kody were on hand for the official unveiling
Colorado's Wood Belly is hard at work on their second album, fresh off their big win at the 2018 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition, and a 2018 Momentum Award nomination from the IBMA. A debut single from the record is due this
Willard Cox, patriarch of The Cox Family who have performed bluegrass, acoustic country, and Gospel music together since 1972, has passed away. He was 82 years of age. From their home in northwestern Louisiana, Willard and his four children - Evelyn,
In just a few short years, David Benedict has established himself as among the most creative and disciplined young mandolinists in the bluegrass community. First with Missy Raines, and now with Mile Twelve, and on his recent solo project from
Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of traditional bluegrass hero, Danny Paisley, to the label. Danny and his road band, The Southern Grass, maintain a family history in bluegrass that goes back to Paisley's father, Bob. After touring for a time
Sally Lea, formerly performing as Sally Berry and Sally Vincent, has announced her departure from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. For the past several years she has played guitar and provided harmony vocals with her mother's band. On the strength of
