Music

Anyone who had been following the bluegrass scene in Nashville would be excused for asking, "What ever happened to Troy Engle?" For 12 years he was a prime sideman in Music City, helping out bluegrass and country acts on most any

Distaff bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie is back with a debut single from their upcoming Pinecastle album, showing why these ladies who initially got together for fun have become one of the prime draws on the festival circuit. Losing You Blues was

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Brad Hudson has announced the musicians who are touring with him this summer. Brad has been visible in bluegrass this past few years, playing reso-guitar with both Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road and Sideline. A recent decision

Mountain Fever Records isn't wasting any time getting the newest iteration of Alan Bibey & Grasstowne out to the fans. The reformed-for-2018 band introduced their new look and sound at the SPBGMA National Convention this past February, and a debut single

Cane Mill Road, the youthful contemporary bluegrass band from western North Carolina, has signed to record with Patuxent Music in Maryland. Though not exclusively focused on young string acts, Tom Mindte with Patuxent has long focused attention on deserving artists and

Blue Mafia is pulling off the bluegrass highway for at least the rest of 2018, while guitarist and founder Tony Wray enjoys his ride with Tyminski and fiddler Kent Todd takes on a full-time job and focuses on his family. The

The Baker Family from Missouri have made it official. Joey Shann, who has been playing banjo with them off and on for the past two years, is now officially a member of the  band, and will be with them for

Glenville State College in West Virginia is doing a soft open at the new home for their Bluegrass Program later this afternoon.  Located on top of a hill near downtown Glenville, GSC is proud of being the first accredited school to offer

Mel Bay Publications has released a new book (with online audio and video) to help five string banjo players develop an understanding of music theory, in a fun and non-intimidating fashion. Basic Music Theory for Banjo Players was written by Rick

Mountain Fever Records has announced the winner of their initial Higher Learning Scholarship, which awards a one-time, $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior to help with their college tuition. Kameryn Lewis from Jay High School in Jay, FL receives this