Jim Lauderdale, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and Del McCoury
Jim Lauderdale with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys at The Station Inn – photo by Nancy Posey Holy collaboration, Batman! Jim Lauderdale has released a new album written and recorded with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, along with a debut single featuring Del McCoury. The album is entitled Long and Lonesome Letting Go, and the single is […]
Joe Mullins shares his experiences at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Homecoming
This story is a contribution from Joe Mullins, recounting his time with the band at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum earlier this month. with Paul Williams and Del McCoury Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers enjoyed one of the most rewarding weekends in our band’s history September 1 and 2, 2023. We […]
Ronnie McCoury talks tradition, and what it means to make music as a family
Ronnie McCoury at Old Settler’s Music Festival (April 2017) – photo by Tom Dunning True to their name, it would seem the Travelin’ McCourys never stand still. So too, given their rich legacy, as bequeathed by their legendary forebear, Del McCoury, it’s also clear that one ensemble simply never seemed enough to contain the wealth […]
Video Premiere: Sweet Temptation from Tommy Emmanuel with Del McCoury Band
For the latest single from his Accomplice Two album, guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel has a music video with the Del McCoury Band on the Merle Travis classic, Sweet Temptation. Bluegrass and country fans alike will recall Ricky Skaggs’ 1979 recording of this song, giving us the first taste of his country revivalist sound that was […]
Too Lonely, Way Too Long from Rick Faris with Del McCoury
Dark Shadow Recordings has released a second single from their upcoming album for Rick Faris, Uncommon Sky, expected in June. It’s a new song he’s written called Too Lonely, Way Too Long, which is about as lonely as anyone can ever hope to be. Rick demonstrates his ability to top out the tenor scale, and […]
The Gibson Brothers & Friends at The Analog in Nashville
The Gibson Brothers with Mike Barber at The Analog – photo © Allen Clark On February 18, The Gibson Brothers appeared at The Analog, a unique and intimate listening room situated in The Hutton Hotel in Nashville. They brought along longtime bass player, Mike Barber, and were joined on stage during their show by a […]
Lowdown Hoedown – Jason Carter
Bluegrass is one of the few musical genres where sidemen receive recognition amongst its fanbase. From its earliest years, enthusiasts revered the playing of supporting musicians such as Paul Warren, Josh Graves, and George Shuffler among others. In modern times, Jason Carter is a name that would most likely enter someone’s mind when thinking about […]
I’ll Meet You In The Morning from Becky Isaacs Bowman and Del McCoury
It may seem hard to believe, but Becky Isaacs Bowman has been performing bluegrass and Gospel music for four decades, and is only now preparing to release her first solo project. The daughter of Joe and Lily Isaacs, she has been a member of the band they started, The Isaacs, since she was a teen, […]
Jason Carter talks Lowdown Hoedown
Jason Carter, prolific fiddler and mainstay of both The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, has a new album releasing this week, his first in 25 years. If you’ve caught his fiery performances on stage, or in the studio with dozens of other artists, you may think you know what to expect. But you’d […]
Del McCoury Band photos at Bristol Rhythm & Roots
Del McCoury at the 2022 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion - photo © Bryce Lafoon (Lightshifter Studios) Here's a gallery we meant to publish last month, The Del McCoury Band performing at the 2022 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, held September 8-10 in Bristol, TN/VA. They are a contribution from Bryce Lafoon of Lightshifter Studios. 