Colorado banjoist Jake Schepps will be no stranger to Bluegrass Today readers, as both a noted player and a correspondent/reviewer. Though he came up in the bluegrass world, Jake's interests have since expanded to include modern classical music on the five
The Jungle Theater in Minneapolis, MN will start a run in January of Ishmael, a dramatic stage adaption of Moby Dick written and directed by Leo Geter. The production features a single actor, Jack Weston, in the title role, along with three
The bluegrass world has lost one of its last connections to the first generation of bluegrass artists with the passing today of Curly Seckler. He had turned 98 years old on Christmas day, and died peacefully just after noon in
Ms Nannie Omega "Miggie" Lewis passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. For many years she sang with her sisters, brother, and parents as the Lewis Family, perhaps the most beloved bluegrass
Fletcher Bright at Bluegrass on the Grass 2015 - photos by Frank Baker Fletcher Bright, noted bluegrass fiddler, businessman, and philanthropist, died early Christmas morning. He was 86 years of age. He was a beloved and well-known figure in all three spheres,
Fiddler Chris Hill, from Kinston, NC, has been announced as the newest member of The Garret Newton Band. He joined the group earlier this month and did his first show with them at the Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies festival
From the earliest days of its history, Gospel music has been an integral part of bluegrass. Not only have hymns and spiritual stories been the subject of songs, but the very harmony singing style employed also has its roots in
The Suzuki Method, well-entrenched among western musicians and educators, was developed roughly 50 years ago by Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki. It uses principles to teach music to young children similar to those that are common in most cultures to teach them
Bluegrass folks have known Nancy Cardwell as a member of our community for quite some time. Her 20 years with the International Bluegrass Music Association, including three years as their Executive Director, put her in touch with artists and business folks
Audience demand has always been an unstoppable force in the music business, and in today's online environment, new stars can be made in a moment's time. Such is the story of Shawn & Gracie Lane, a pair of bluegrass and Gospel singers
