Old Man Luedecke’s latest release One Night Only! Live at the Chester Playhouse is a recording of one gig played on September 15, 2017, when he appeared solo before his hometown crowd in the seaside village of Chester, Nova Scotia. The record captures the warmth and intimacy of the show and the transmutation of the ordinary to the magical that … [Read More...] about Old Man Luedecke – New Album and Tour Dates
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Australian Bluegrass News
Applications Open for 2019 Great Alpine Pick
Performer applications are now open for the 2019 Great Alpine Pick. While the Great Alpine Pick used to be held at Harrietville each year the event is now scheduled for The Old Priory at Beechworth from March 15th to 17th next year. The Great Alpine Pick offers Bluegrass and Old Timey Music artists and enthusiasts an opportunity to gather and … [Read More...] about Applications Open for 2019 Great Alpine Pick
The Blue Ridge Broadcasters to Play Southern Style
The Blue Ridge Broadcasters will be playing live to air on Southern Style on November 13th. Comprised of some of the most inspiring, innovative, and engaging young musicians on the old-time scene, the Blue Ridge Broadcasters perform a mix of driving fiddle tunes and traditional songs. The members of the band have been working together for … [Read More...] about The Blue Ridge Broadcasters to Play Southern Style
Williamson Branch Takes 1.2 million Hits
Williamson Branch has struck a chord among music lovers with their new cover of the iconic hymn, I’ll Fly Away. In less than three days, the video has been viewed over 1.2 million times. In addition to surpassing the impressive milestone, the video has also been shared nearly 15,000 times on social media. The video was premiered by top … [Read More...] about Williamson Branch Takes 1.2 million Hits
International News
615 Hideaway to Present Live Bluegrass Music Online
Multi music genre Live Streaming show The 615 Hideaway is creating a new weekly Bluegrass Live Streaming show dedicated to Bluegrass music that will … [Read More...] about 615 Hideaway to Present Live Bluegrass Music Online
The Banjo Pilot by Barry R Willis
The Banjo Pilot is the story of Duke Steel, a North Carolina bluegrass banjo player who played banjo with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys in 1949. … [Read More...] about The Banjo Pilot by Barry R Willis
2018 IBMA Awards Announced
The 2018 IBMAAwards have concluded and the winners are no doubt celebrating their achievements along with their band members, record companies and … [Read More...] about 2018 IBMA Awards Announced
Steve Martin Banjo Prize Goes to Kristin Scott Benson
Kristin Scott Benson, of the Grascals, is the 2018 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. The award was founded by … [Read More...] about Steve Martin Banjo Prize Goes to Kristin Scott Benson
CD Releases
The HillBenders Release Self Titled Album
The HillBenders are celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a band with the release of an eponymous new album and an anniversary tour. The … [Read More...] about The HillBenders Release Self Titled Album
Galyean & Cullen’s Bridge – Songs From The Blue Ridge
Rebel Records has announced the release of Mickey Galyean & Cullen's Bridge's second Rebel recording, Songs From The Blue Ridge. Hot on the heels … [Read More...] about Galyean & Cullen’s Bridge – Songs From The Blue Ridge
Tim Raybon and Daniel Grindstaff – Oh The Joy Of Christmas
Combining the musical styles of the Father of Bluegrass with the Okie from Muskogee is an exciting proposition. Feeling that “Bluegrass and … [Read More...] about Tim Raybon and Daniel Grindstaff – Oh The Joy Of Christmas
Balsam Range – Aeonic
In just over a decade, Balsam Range has collected armfuls of industry awards, held multiple months at the top of radio charts, recorded and performed … [Read More...] about Balsam Range – Aeonic
Festival News
Applications Open for 2019 Great Alpine Pick
Performer applications are now open for the 2019 Great Alpine Pick. While the Great Alpine Pick used to be held at Harrietville each year the event … [Read More...] about Applications Open for 2019 Great Alpine Pick
Kiwigrass Update
A couple of months ago we brought news of the Kiwigrass Festival in Hamilton New Zealand. The list on performers continues to grow for the inaugural … [Read More...] about Kiwigrass Update
Tickets – 5th Annual Foggy Mountain Music Festival
The 5th Annual Foggy Mountain Music Festival has tickets available now featuring a weekend full of music. Supporting the community of … [Read More...] about Tickets – 5th Annual Foggy Mountain Music Festival
IBMA News
Davidson Brothers Selected for 2018 Bluegrass Ramble
IBMA Selects Official Showcase Artists for 2018 Bluegrass Ramble The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced its 30 Official … [Read More...] about Davidson Brothers Selected for 2018 Bluegrass Ramble
2018 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Scholarship
The IBMA has partnered with the Blue Ridge Banjo Camp to offer a full scholarship to one lucky IBMA member for this first-ever banjo camp. This … [Read More...] about 2018 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Scholarship
IBMA Showcase Applications Now Open
Here is an opportunity for bluegrass bands and artists to showcase their talents before an audience of bluegrass industry professionals. IBMA's … [Read More...] about IBMA Showcase Applications Now Open
IBMA Joins In Giving Tuesday
Get Your BGTF Facebook Frame for your profile photo. Giving Tuesday, a worldwide fundraising event to kick off the end-of-year giving season will … [Read More...] about IBMA Joins In Giving Tuesday
Events
The Blue Ridge Broadcasters to Play Southern Style
The Blue Ridge Broadcasters will be playing live to air on Southern Style on November 13th. Comprised of some of the most inspiring, innovative, … [Read More...] about The Blue Ridge Broadcasters to Play Southern Style
Bluegrass Banjo For Beginners
Barb Fitzpatrick's banjo classes start again on 23 October at the St. George and Sutherland College, 127-129 Sutherland Road, Jannali NSW … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Banjo For Beginners
Mustered Courage on Tour
Mustered Courage is heading out on tour next month to promote the release of a new album We Played With Fire. Here is their itinerary for the next … [Read More...] about Mustered Courage on Tour
Kiwigrass – February 2019
New Zealand's Pipi Pickers are currently engaged in bringing New Zealand a full-scale all-bluegrass festival in February next year. It’s … [Read More...] about Kiwigrass – February 2019
Sell Swap and Buy
1999 De Gruchy Concert Guitar
For Sale: Cutaway dreadnought body style with inbuilt L.R. Baggs bridge transducer pickup. This instrument features: Sitka spruce top … [Read More...] about 1999 De Gruchy Concert Guitar
Recording King – RK 80
I have an awesome banjo for sale at the moment that is a rare bird indeed. It is an absolutely brand new high-end Recording King, the RK80 which is a … [Read More...] about Recording King – RK 80