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We talked a good while on Tuesday with Kenny & Amanda Smith, and hope to have a video interview with them before IBMA week concludes. Both were looking spry and chipper, and full of the energy and good humor that

One of the best parts about IBMA’s World of Bluegrass conference is you never know who you’ll meet around the next corner, or who will show up playing in a throw-together band. Two years ago, I dropped by an after-hours showcase

Darrell Scott and Tim O'Brien have announced October 9th as the release date for their upcoming album for Full Light Records, We're Usually A Lot Better Than This. A live album consisting of two benefit performances at the Grey Eagle in

There are a couple of new albums set to drop next Tuesday, while much of the bluegrass world (including Bluegrass Today) will be in Nashville for the IBMA's World of Bluegrass convention. We wanted to mention them today, lest they

John Lockaby launched Deep River Management with Laura Tate Ridge just a few weeks ago, and they already have a number of new acts signed to the agency. The company was formed to offer both artist representation and management services in-house, targeted

Jim Lauderdale is set to release his 21st recording on September 25, a new bluegrass album called Carolina Moonrise. Like his previous grass projects, Jim has again teamed up with Randy Kohrs, who produced and engineered, and also provided reso-guitar. And like

This reflection on three legends who have passed on during 2012 is a contribution from flatpicking legend Dan Crary. In addition to being a pioneering guitarist, Crary is an Associate Professor of Speech Communications at California State University at Fullerton.

Grasstowne has announced that they will henceforth be represented by the Andrea Roberts Agency. Band leader Alan Bibey had been managing their dates, but told us that with their 2013 schedule picking up, he wants to turn booking over to someone

Rebel Records has three compilation CDs set for an October 16 release. One is a collection of songs from the two albums that Claire Lynch & Front Porch String Band did for the label back in the '80s, and the

There’s a lot going on in Missy Raines’ life these days. She’s in the studio with her band, The New Hip, working on a new album called New Frontier. Plus, she’s in the middle of a Kickstarter campaign to help pay