Carson Peters has always been known for his first rate instrumentalism, vocal prowess, and leadership of one of bluegrass music's most riveting acts. While each of Peters' recordings have shown growth in his artistic abilities, his latest release, Hold On Heart with
Conceived as a song cycle of sorts, Shawn Camp’s latest release, tellingly-titled The Ghost Of Sis Draper, came about as the result of Camp's working relationship with the late, great Guy Clark, with whom he collaborated up until Clark's passing.Nevertheless,
Hailing from Oshawa, Ontario, Mike "Boomer" Boyd has been an active part of the Canadian bluegrass scene for many years. His debut recording, simply titled Bluegrass, is a collection of bluegrass standards alongside a few songs plucked from the country repertoire. The opening
Jack Lawrence and Peter Rowan perform for Doc Watson's 103 birthday - photo © Vivian Hopkins If Doc Watson was still living, he would have turned 103 today. This past Sunday night, Jack Lawrence, Doc's picking partner for 27 years, along
There are some venues and shows that draw me back year after year. The Woodbine Opry is one such place in Woodbine, GA. Why?? There is a spirit about the place, and the people. It all starts at the door. Miss
Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth – Newberry in the Missouri Ozarks and Verch in the Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they're on the road much of the year, the two musicians insist
Mario "Mo Bass" Acosta, a musician and tool machinist in Wright City, MO, has developed a product that solves an age-old problem for both upright bass players and sound engineers: how to easily and reliably mic an upright bass. A life-long
The Kids Academy on Sunday at the 2026 Joe Val Bluegrass Festival - photo © Tara Linhardt I had to drive home to Virginia on Sunday, so unfortunately I missed so much great music on all the stages and the hallways at
Although bluegrass music has taken on many stylistic forms and ideas, the traditional bluegrass sound is still beloved by many audiences. The Asheville Mountain Boys are doing their part to keep that tradition alive, in both their name and musical
Nick Dumas & Branchline at Hollow Point Farm (2/22/26) - photo © Bill Warren Bruce and Jody Watson open their home several times a year and hold in house concerts for some of their favorite bluegrass bands. Their home is Hollow
