Australian Bluegrass.com has been awarded another "Best Blog" accolade from Expertido. Expertido has been soaring in the ranks of recommendation sites as of late, as a result of their easily comparable data on consumer reviews and product traits, but they also offer another point of data: what the best blogs and websites have suggested to … [Read More...] about Best Blog Award to AustralianBluegrass.com
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Australian Bluegrass News
The South Carolina Broadcasters 2019 Tour
US Old-Time trio, The South Carolina Broadcasters, have just begun their first Australian tour, and are currently working as tutors at the Dorrigo Old-Time Music School, ahead of their first performance at the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival this weekend. The South Carolina Broadcasters are the "real deal" when it comes to Old-Time … [Read More...] about The South Carolina Broadcasters 2019 Tour
Midnight Skyracer and Sth Carolina Broadcasters on Southern Style.
Southern Style, hosted by IBMA Award nominee Jan Dale will feature a double header next month (12th November) featuring Midnight Skyracer from the UK and The South Carolina Broadcasters from the USA. Midnight Skyracer is a five piece, all-female Bluegrass band from England and Ireland just launched in the spring of 2017, and have found that … [Read More...] about Midnight Skyracer and Sth Carolina Broadcasters on Southern Style.
Clawhammer Banjo Tips.
Here is a great article from Josh Turknett over at ClawhammerBanjo.net. For those interested, Josh delivers a complete set of instructions for learning Clawhammer banjo along with a full set of demo tunes and songs on his impressive website: In a typical Blues song, the words tell of the singer's trials and tribulations, of run-ins with the law, … [Read More...] about Clawhammer Banjo Tips.
International News
Darin and Brooke Aldridge Hit High on the Charts
Bluegrass duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge have made their highest career chart debut as their new album Inner Journey, on Rounder Records, hits the #2 … [Read More...] about Darin and Brooke Aldridge Hit High on the Charts
Restored Print of Bluegrass Country Soul Premiere
The sole, surviving 35mm print of Bluegrass Country Soul, an independent film originally released in 1972, has undergone extensive restoration and … [Read More...] about Restored Print of Bluegrass Country Soul Premiere
Bluegrass Country Soul at IBMA
Every fall, (autumn) the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) holds its week-long celebration in Raleigh, North Carolina, called “World of … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Country Soul at IBMA
Savannah Church Goes Solo
Savannah Church, of the highly acclaimed band The Church Sisters, has announced the launch of her solo career. For the last eight years The Church … [Read More...] about Savannah Church Goes Solo
CD Releases
The Farm Hands – Memories of Home
Critically-acclaimed group The Farm Hands are excited to announce the release of their upcoming album, Memories of Home. Set for release on 8th … [Read More...] about The Farm Hands – Memories of Home
Darin and Brooke Aldridge – Inner Journey on Rounder Records
Darin & Brooke Aldridge are set to make their debut with Rounder Records in their upcoming album, Inner Journey, available today. The new … [Read More...] about Darin and Brooke Aldridge – Inner Journey on Rounder Records
Jason Barie – Pieces
Billy Blue Records has announced the release of a new album called Pieces by the Ramblin’ Fiddler, Jason Barie. It's more than just another … [Read More...] about Jason Barie – Pieces
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver – Live in Prague, Czech Republic
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver's latest release Live in Prague, Czech Republic was recorded live at the Dlabacov Hall - Pyramida theatre in downtown … [Read More...] about Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver – Live in Prague, Czech Republic
Festival News
The South Carolina Broadcasters 2019 Tour
US Old-Time trio, The South Carolina Broadcasters, have just begun their first Australian tour, and are currently working as tutors at the Dorrigo … [Read More...] about The South Carolina Broadcasters 2019 Tour
IBMA Award Winner Missy Raines Heads to Australia
Missy Raines Headed to Australia on Heels of Historic Bluegrass Award Wins Bluegrass bass royalty Missy Raines is headed to Australia and New Zealand … [Read More...] about IBMA Award Winner Missy Raines Heads to Australia
Midnight Skyracer to Headline MountainGrass
The folks at MountainGrass headquarters have advised us that the UK band Midnight Skyracer will headline 2019 MountainGrass. Midnight Skyracer are … [Read More...] about Midnight Skyracer to Headline MountainGrass
IBMA News
The Best of Bluegrass for 2019
In North Carolina this month the International Bluegrass Music Awards show was held in Raleigh's prestigious convention centre with a myriad of fans, … [Read More...] about The Best of Bluegrass for 2019
Alison Brown to Deliver Keynote Address at IBMA
The IBMA has announced the 2019 keynote address speaker. Grammy winning banjo player and IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award recipient Alison Brown … [Read More...] about Alison Brown to Deliver Keynote Address at IBMA
2019 IBMA Award Nominees
In September this year, bluegrass musicians, fans and industry figures will assemble in Raleigh North Carolina to celebrate the world of bluegrass … [Read More...] about 2019 IBMA Award Nominees
McCoury and Lauderdale to Host IBMA Awards Show
Two of the most celebrated and award-winning artists in bluegrass, Del McCoury and Jim Lauderdale, will host IBMA’s 30th Annual International … [Read More...] about McCoury and Lauderdale to Host IBMA Awards Show
Events
Cajun Duo to Play Southern Style.
On Tuesday 19th Nov. Craig Woodward and Campbell Shaw, two members of the local Cajun band Johnny Can’t Dance Trio, will be performing on Southern … [Read More...] about Cajun Duo to Play Southern Style.
The Sonoran Dogs on Southern Style
The Sonoran Dogs will be guest artists on Southern Style on November 26th where they will perform and be interviewed by Jan Dale the program … [Read More...] about The Sonoran Dogs on Southern Style
The South Carolina Broadcasters 2019 Tour
US Old-Time trio, The South Carolina Broadcasters, have just begun their first Australian tour, and are currently working as tutors at the Dorrigo … [Read More...] about The South Carolina Broadcasters 2019 Tour
Missy Raines Trio on Southern Style.
Jan Dale has recently returned from the USA and the IBMA's World of Bluegrass festivities, where no doubt she has amassed many interviews with … [Read More...] about Missy Raines Trio on Southern Style.
Sell Swap and Buy
Kentucky F5 For Sale
Here is a great opportunity to secure a fine KM1000 Kentucky F5 mandolin. This instrument's features include: KM1000 - Handcrafted by Master … [Read More...] about Kentucky F5 For Sale
Recording King RK80 Banjo.
Here is an RK80 Recording King mahogany banjo. It got rave reviews at last year's Bluegrass Conference in Maleny, by all who played it. This is a … [Read More...] about Recording King RK80 Banjo.
Ask Ozzie J. Picker
Banjo Sound and Setup
Question: I took my banjo to a jam last week and met another banjoist who had the same make and … [Read More...] about Banjo Sound and Setup
Is There a Bluegrass Middle Ground
Question: I like playing Old Time bluegrass, but the other pickers in my neighbourhood all want … [Read More...] about Is There a Bluegrass Middle Ground