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Last month I brought news of a pending tour with Amanda Cook who is performing with Kristy Cox at this year's Tamworth Festival. We now have the full tour schedule for Amanda's Australian appearances. Amanda Cook hails from the Gulf Coast of Florida and came onto the Bluegrass Scene with drive and determination. She brings a mix of traditional … [Read More...] about Amanda Cook 2019 Tour Dates
After a career of over 60 years in the music industry, Ronnie Reno announced today that he will retire in December of 2019. The longstanding host of award-winning Reno's Old Time Music television show will call it a day. Back in 1955, a then seven-year-old Ronnie Reno climbed up on a milk carton, stretched up to the microphone, and performed … [Read More...] about Ronnie Reno To Retire in Late 2019
80 Year Old Dobro finds its way to this year's Bluegrass Conference. While at the 2018 Bluegrass Conference I ran across Andrew Ryan who shared his story, of being given a special instrument which he brought along to this year's Bluegrass Conference in Maleny. This Dobro, circa 1936, was originally owned by Mary Hill and was given to Andrew Ryan … [Read More...] about The Mary Hill Dobro of 80 Years
As the rain clouds converged on Queensland's south-east this weekend, a group of bluegrass musicians travelling by plane, train and car to converged on the mountain tourist town of Maleny for the 10th Australian Bluegrass Conference. The venue for the 2018 conference is ironically named Tranquil Park Resort. It is nestled into the side of … [Read More...] about 2018 Australian Bluegrass Conference
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is set to present the Bluegrass Assemblies program in local elementary (primary) schools. The program … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Music For USA Elementary Schools
The series of bluegrass concerts set for the USA Springtime has been released. If you are heading to the Kentucky, USA anytime this coming April or … [Read More...] about Spring Concert Series for the Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Heading to Kentucky next year? Here is a festival you might want to take in - Romp Festival in Owensboro, Kentucky from 26th to 29th June … [Read More...] about 2019 ROMP Artists Announced
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road are celebrating this month as their hit single True Grass officially tops the Bluegrass Unlimited National Airplay … [Read More...] about True Grass Tops the Charts
The wait is over, as critically-acclaimed fiddle extraordinaire Deanie Richardson releases her new album Love Hard, Work Hard, Play Hard. The project … [Read More...] about Deanie Richardson – Love Hard, Work Hard, Play Hard
Full album, Mountains, Mamas and Memories, to Be Released February 22nd. Rebel Records has released the first single from veteran bluegrass band Big … [Read More...] about Big Country Bluegrass’ New Single Release
Rising Bluegrass band The King James Boys just dropped a new video for their song, Time To Go Home. The track serves as the title to the critically … [Read More...] about The King James Boys – Time To Go Home Video
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
Heading to Kentucky next year? Here is a festival you might want to take in - Romp Festival in Owensboro, Kentucky from 26th to 29th June … [Read More...] about 2019 ROMP Artists Announced
Kristy Cox will be touring with Amanda Cook early next year and playing the Tamworth music festival in January. Here is an interview we produced with … [Read More...] about An Interview with Amanda Cook, Touring with Kristy Cox 2019.
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
Here is an opportunity to appear before a host of Bluegrass Music agents, producers, recording companies and other folk providing opportunities to … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Ramble Applications Now Open.
Applications are now being accepted for Blue Ridge Banjo Camp. The Blue Ridge Banjo Camp is presented by Béla Fleck and will be held at the Brevard … [Read More...] about 2019 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Applications Now Open
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the 2019 class of Leadership Bluegrass, an intensive three-day program of … [Read More...] about 20198 Leadership in Bluegrass Announced
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
Cripple Creek will be playing this Sunday (27th Jan) from 1:00pm-5:00pm. They are playing at the Cobbs Hill Estate winery at 382 Swamp Road, Oakbank … [Read More...] about Cripple Creek at Cobbs Hill Estate
The Semaphore Jam Session in South Australia is back up and running for 2019. The Jam Session is the First Sunday of the Month at: Semaphore RSL Club, … [Read More...] about South Australia Jam Underway for 2019
Last month I brought news of a pending tour with Amanda Cook who is performing with Kristy Cox at this year's Tamworth Festival. We now have the full … [Read More...] about Amanda Cook 2019 Tour Dates
The Burning Bridges with Sean Lee McCoy will be performing live to air on Jan Dale's radio show Southern Style on February 12th The Burning Bridges … [Read More...] about The Burning Bridges on Southern Style
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.
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