Starlett & Big John at the 25th annual HLS Pickin' in the Park 2024 - photo © G Nicholas Hancock The 25th annual High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association (HLS) Pickin' in the Park festival was held this past Saturday at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant
Mark O'Connor's credentials are second to none in the world of traditional music. A triple Grammy winner and seven-time CMA Musician of the Year, he's an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist who is equally adept on fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. He's also made his
Screamin' Bridge is a fairly new ensemble based in Eastern North Carolina. Formed in 2022, their self-titled debut release showcases their originality and multi-instrumentalism. The opening track, interestingly enough, has the same name as the group itself. As with all fifteen
Cutter & Cash & Kentucky Grass at the 2024 Malpass Brothers Festival - photo © Sandy Hatley This past Wednesday night through Sunday morning, Denton FarmPark in central North Carolina was the place to be for great music, good fellowship, and
The Historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Shelbyville, Illinois played host to the 2024 Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Music Festival on Friday and Saturday May 10-11. The Festival opened up on Friday night with the host band Mackville followed by Joe Mullins
Suffice it to say, Kentucky Bluegrassed is true to its title. Born and raised in Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian Mountain region, Brit Taylor makes music that reflects the honesty, integrity and independence honed within her heritage. And yet, as one might
Bela Fleck performs Rhapsody in Blue at Carnegie Hall (5/4/24) - photo © Jen Hughes Béla Fleck's Rhythm, Raga, and Rhapsody, May 4 at Carnegie Hall included performances from Bruce Hornsby, Zakir Hussein, Rhapsody in Blue, and My Bluegrass Heart. What a
The Malpass Brothers finish up Thursday night at Denton FarmPark (5/9/24) The Malpass Brothers are hosting the annual Mother’s Day weekend Bluegrass & Country Music Festival for their third consecutive year at the Denton FarmPark in central North Carolina. Originally hosted
Jerry Salley has written songs in Nashville since 1982, long enough to witness major changes in country music, Music Row, and the songwriting business. Now, many of his early mentors and friends are gone, and Salley is at an age when
If there's one word that could sum up Blue Highway, it's consistency. The beloved bluegrass powerhouse has maintained a consistent personnel with only a select few lineup changes over its thirty year history. They've maintained a consistently high standard with
