Ben Eldridge’s grandson Bryce Eldridge tearing up the minors
No matter how much we achieve in life, it remains a special thrill to see our children or grandchildren excel in their own lives, careers, or families. It’s especially rewarding if they’ve gone into the same field as we have, and when that field is music, it’s fun for everyone. We’ve seen a number of […]
Mighty Poplar announces debut album with music video
From a small seed the Mighty Poplar grows. That’s the name chosen for the latest modern bluegrass supergroup to emerge on the scene. Mighty Poplar consists of members from four of the top draws on the contemporary acoustic music scene. Banjoist Noam Pikelny and guitarist Chris Eldridge come from Punch Brothers; fiddler Alex Hargreaves from […]
Ridge Road Gravel from Bob Minner and Chris Eldridge
Engelhardt Music Group has released a single from their new project with guitarist/vocalist Bob Minner, and his tribute to the iconic flatpicker, Norman Blake. The record is titled From Sulphur Springs to Rising Fawn: The Songs of Norman Blake, and contains 15 duets between Minner and his many friends in the music world, Guests include [...] Critter comes to Oberlin – Chris Eldridge as visiting professor
Chris Eldridge, guitarist with Punch Brothers and noted soloist and educator, has been named as a Visiting Associate Professor of Contemporary American Acoustic Music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. The appointment begins with the Spring 2021 semester, running through the Summer and Fall semesters. Chris, know as 'Critter' to his family and friends, has been [...] Hopkinsville from Mile Twelve with Chris Eldridge and Brittany Haas
Before virus avoidance became the order of the day, Mike Twelve used some down time early in the year recording some covers with some of their friends added in to the mix. They will be incorporated into an EP called Roll the Tapes All Night Long, which is set for release on May 29. This [...] $10K raised for Tony Rice in CT
Last weekend, GuitartownCT Productions held their Tony Rice benefit at the Unitarian Hall in Hamden, CT. A bevy of top northeastern bluegrass talent performed to help raise money to support Tony financially while he works to reclaim his voice, and receive treatment for the arthritis that has stolen away his ability to play guitar. Chris Wuerth, who arranged [...] Tony Rice benefits in CT and TN
Over this next few weeks, two benefit concerts will be held to raise funds for The Tony Rice Foundation, which is collecting donations to assist Tony while he seeks to recover from both his arm and voice problems. Over $60,000 has been raised since December, with more coming in all the time. Since recent aggravations [...] Great Big World – Tony Trischka
A new album from Tony Trischka is always big news in the banjo world. Since the 1970s he's been cranking out music to challenge 5 stringers and banjo fans alike, and reworking what can be expected from his instrument along the way. For his 2014 release, Great Big World, Tony has produced a very traditional [...] Acoustic Music Seminar applications due Dec 1
Attention talented young string players... Applications for the 2014 Acoustic Music Seminar at the Savannah Music Festival must be turned in by December 1. The week long seminar runs from March 30-April 5 in Savannah, GA and is open to musicians 22 and under (as of April 2014). All string players are welcome: violin family, [...] Seminars at IBMA 2013
IBMA's World of Bluegrass gives folks many chances to meet and learn from others in the industry, both from experts on panels and just chances to mix, mingle and swap stories with other musicians, broadcasters, mangers, and festival promoters. I attended a few of the seminars where I learned things, and got new ideas to chew [...] 