Music

We just got a note from Justin Moses, informing us that he has rejoined Blue Moon Rising. When I first heard the band (showcasing at IBMA several years ago), Justin was their banjo player. He left not long after that,

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the showcase acts for 2006 World Of Bluegrass. These acts will perform before the decision makers in bluegrass music, expected to include more than 2,000 music industry professionals from all over the

Billboard.com is reporting that Bela Fleck & The Flecktones will launch an Acoustic Planet Vol. II tour this summer, with support from Yonder Mountain String Band, The Del McCoury Band, Natalie McMaster and Chris Thile. The tour will run for several

We've mentioned the USA Songwriting Competition previously, letting everyone know about the contest and the May 31st deadline for submissions. Winners receive prizes and guaranteed airplay for the winning songs on the Acoustic Caf??? radio show and on XM Satellite

Darol Anger's second project for Compass Records featuring his Republic Of Strings ensemble has been released. The group includes Anger on violin and Scott Nygaard on guitar, plus a number of exceptional young string musicians and vocalists. Entitled Generation Nation

The John Cowan Band is asking their many fans and friends to consider joining up as a River Runner, a new street team that is being assembled to help artists promote their shows and music. This effort is being headed

Of course, since Michael Cleveland, Jesse Brock and Pete Kelly have left Dale Ann Bradley's band to work with Flamekeeper, one immediately wonders who will be working on Dale Ann's shows. I had a chance to speak with Vicki Simmons

We had told you earlier this year that Michael Cleveland was planning to do some shows in 2006 with his own band, which he had named Flamekeeper. At the time, Mike was the fiddler with Dale Ann Bradley, a role

Officially released on March 21, 2006, Heartache & Hope, the newest record from Pine Mountain Railroad, has already fulfilled the hope the band had in the project. Beyond the Rain, the gospel tune written by Mark "Brink" Brinkman, has charted at

The next release from bluegrass gospel heavyweights, The Lewis Family, is expected to be delivered in time for their annual festival, held the first weekend in May. The CD, Flying High, will also be the subject of an upcoming edition