Music

Those of us who follow bluegrass know that the family band, long a staple in our business, has a predictable life cycle. Starting out, it's a proud Mom and Pop, with a bevy of fresh-faced youngsters in tow, traipsing from one

No Time Flatt was named the Bluegrass Band of the Year for 2017 by the Tennessee Music Awards on October 5 in Jackson, TN. The five piece group based in west Tennessee consists of Kevin Wright on guitar, Becky Weaver on

The Churchmen have announced that their guitarist, Avery Welter, will be leaving the group at the end of 2017. They will be holding auditions for his replacement over the next few weeks, and ask the anyone interested in the position please

It is with great sadness that the Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association announces the passing of Ralph Paige, who died on October 24, 2017. Ralph was a pioneer in Michigan’s bluegrass music. He was a founding member of the R&L Express,

For far too long, Volume Five flew just under the radar when it came to top level praise. All they did was produce album after album of high quality music, that lit up bluegrass radio, but without the sort of

Halloween has definitely become a highly-commercialized holiday in most of the United States. Displays of lights and spooky characters grace most neighborhoods, and cards, party supplies, and orange-and-black yummies are in prominent places at most grocery stores. But where are the

A major page in 21st century bluegrass is set to turn at the end of this year, with The Boxcars shutting it down and disbanding after this fall touring season. Since 2010 the band has set a standard for excellence

Pinecastle Records has announced November 3 as the release for Next New Heartbreak, their debut project with singer and multi-instrumentalist Brad Hudson. The North Carolina native is currently working as reso man with Sideline and, over the years, his career has

Mountain Fever has dropped a first single today from Australian grasser Kristy Cox, the title track from her upcoming album, Ricochet. It's a driving number written by Jerry Salley, Alice Lankford, and Jimbo Martin. Cox gives the song a nice bluesy

The Great Smoky Mountains Association created quite a stir with their 2016 album, On Top Of Old Smoky - New Old-Time Smoky Mountain Music. A collection of new recordings of classic mountain folk songs by prominent acoustic artists, the album