WSM live compilation includes McCoury, Grascals cuts

Live at The OpryThe legendary WSM AM 650 in Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry since 1925, has assembled a compilation album of live performances broadcast on the station over the last few years. Live From The Archives, Vol. 1 is set for a June 25 release. As you might expect, most of the 13 music tracks [...]

Punch Brothers, bluegrass All Stars at Wide Open Bluegrass

The International Bluegrass Music Association has begun to announce the scheduled performers for the 2013 Wide Open Bluegras Festival, their weekend concert event that follows the conclusion of the World of Bluegrass Business Conference and International Bluegrass Music Awards in September. This 2 day festival, formerly known as Fan Fest, will be held in the [...]

Del McCoury band in Alabama

These fine photos of The Del McCoury Band were taken by Todd Powers at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL on February 14.   You can see more of Todd's concert photos online.

The Ultimate Playlist for your Bluegrass Valentine

It’s finally here, fellas: Die Hard 5 hits theaters TODAY! Unfortunately, for most of you, Bruce Willis takes a backseat to Cupid. If you didn’t know by now, today is Valentine’s Day. How many of you have forgotten until now? And yes, your local Wal-Mart is already sold out of flowers and chocolates. What’s a [...]

Whatever Floats Your Boat, Mountain Song at Sea Had it All

Mountain Song at Sea, the largest-ever bluegrass festival to ply the oceans, has sailed into the sunset, but not without leaving its mark on the 2000+ bluegrass lovers and artists who came together aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky February 1-4. It was a weekend full of musical thrills and island delights, and despite the [...]

Bon Voyage! Mountain Song at Sea sets sail

All aboooaaaard! All aboard, and bring your…banjos? About 2000 bluegrass fans, artists and press are taking to the high seas of the Atlantic today, February 1, on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky, for the maiden voyage of Mountain Song at Sea, the largest bluegrass festival afloat. Nearly two years in the making, Steep Canyon Rangers [...]

The MOB claims its first victims

"The MOB is on its way!” is what Don Rigsby of the Rambling Rooks had promised when they left the stage. He was talking to an excited crowd of onlookers at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) in Bowling Green this past Saturday night, January 26. That’s right, friends, there’s a new MOB in [...]

Masters of Bluegrass, Ramblin’ Rooks debut this weekend

They teased us at the IBMA Awards in September with a short performance, but the true magic is about to begin – the Masters of Bluegrass will finally be taking the stage this weekend. The band makes its premiere in Bristol, TN, at the Paramount Theater on Friday night the 25th, followed by a show on [...]

Sam and Del at The Sitch

Our friends at The Bluegrass Situation have posted this charming video of Sam Bush and Del McCoury, recorded prior to their debut duet show at The Birchmere back on November 18. It captures the two old friends backstage before the show, and during soundcheck, trading quips and licks all the while. [jwplayer config="bgt" mediaid="50516"]   [...]

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