The 35th Illawarra Folk Festival scheduled for 16th to 19th Jan 2020 is now just 5 weeks away. Festival organisers have amassed some 150 acts from all over the world and Australia to provide four exciting summer days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. 2020 will herald a new era of … [Read More...] about 35th Illawarra Folk Festival Program
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Australian Bluegrass News
Bluegrass Unlimited’s Final Airing.
We learn today that sadly, the time has come for Bluegrass Unlimited, Adelaide’s finest bluegrass program to spin it’s last tune on 29th December, after 34 years . Bill Lawson, has been a volunteer radio presenter delivering some 1,700 programs over that period for Adelaide's 101.5FM. Bill has unquestionably served up a wonderful smorgasbord of … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Unlimited’s Final Airing.
ProPik Future Looks Uncertain
The future of the famous and highly prized finger and thumb picks, ProPiks made by Guptill Music of the USA, looks bleak as the company Guptill Music is set for retirement according to news from its director today. AustralianBluegrass.com have been selling these picks for several years and we found out today that what stock remains in our store … [Read More...] about ProPik Future Looks Uncertain
ABOTMA’s 2019 Young Performer Grant Awarded to Amy Ryan
Winner of the ABOTMA's (Australasian Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association) Young Performer Grant for 2019 is Amy Ryan from New South Wales. Amy attended MountainGrass 2018 with her father Andrew, following up on her performances at the 2018 Bluegrass Conference, Tamworth Battle of the Bluegrass, Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival, where … [Read More...] about ABOTMA’s 2019 Young Performer Grant Awarded to Amy Ryan
International News
Bluegrass Music Introduced to US Schools
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has announced the Bluegrass Assemblies program. This program is introduced into local elementary … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Music Introduced to US Schools
KiwiGrass 2020
Kiwigrass - New Zealand's National Bluegrass Festival. Kiwigrass is set for 31st Jan to 2nd Feb 2020. In addition to an outstanding line-up of music … [Read More...] about KiwiGrass 2020
Darin and Brooke Aldridge Streaming on Crook and Chase.
Released 17th Dec, 2019 • 35 min - Now Streaming. Darin and Brooke Aldridge, award-winning husband and wife entertainers, share their story of love … [Read More...] about Darin and Brooke Aldridge Streaming on Crook and Chase.
Bluegrass Ridge Now for Mobile or Desktop
The Bluegrass Standard Partners With Bluegrass Ridge Radio to Deliver New Weekly Episodes Available for Streaming Now The folks from Bluegrass … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Ridge Now for Mobile or Desktop
CD Releases
Some Cajun From Les Saules Pleureurs
One of the great things I enjoy about hosting the AustralianBluegrass.com.au is the many opportunities to see and hear new artists. I came across this … [Read More...] about Some Cajun From Les Saules Pleureurs
Kristy Cox – No Headlights
Mountain Fever Records has announced the third single and title track from the upcoming new album from Kristy Cox. The single, No Headlights is now … [Read More...] about Kristy Cox – No Headlights
High On a Mountain – Fontanna Sunset
People talk about staples in the industry, veterans of the business, so on and so forth all the time. With Frances Mooney, nothing could be closer to … [Read More...] about High On a Mountain – Fontanna Sunset
Authentic – Band of Ruhks
Some things have a magic all their own. The musical collaboration between Ronnie Bowman, Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith is one of these things. These … [Read More...] about Authentic – Band of Ruhks
Festival News
KiwiGrass 2020
Kiwigrass - New Zealand's National Bluegrass Festival. Kiwigrass is set for 31st Jan to 2nd Feb 2020. In addition to an outstanding line-up of music … [Read More...] about KiwiGrass 2020
35th Illawarra Folk Festival Program
The 35th Illawarra Folk Festival scheduled for 16th to 19th Jan 2020 is now just 5 weeks away. Festival organisers have amassed some 150 acts from … [Read More...] about 35th Illawarra Folk Festival Program
2019 MountainGrass Raffle WInners
The folks at ABOTMA have announced this year's winners of the MountainGrass Raffle. First prize winner of the magnificent guitar from Cole Clark … [Read More...] about 2019 MountainGrass Raffle WInners
IBMA News
2020 IBMA Showcase Applications
The IBMA Official Showcase applications open on 3rd February and remain open until 29th February. Performers selected for the Showcase will have the … [Read More...] about 2020 IBMA Showcase Applications
2020 Leadership Bluegrass Class Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the 2020 class of Leadership Bluegrass, an intensive three-day program of … [Read More...] about 2020 Leadership Bluegrass Class Announced
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
Events
Sandford Bush Festival 2020
Early next year western Victoria will see the third annual Sandford Bush (Music) Festival, held from 6th to 8th March 2020. Sandford Village … [Read More...] about Sandford Bush Festival 2020
Steep Canyon Rangers in Australia
The Steep Canyon Rangers are currently touring the east coast of Australia with gigs planned for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. One of the gigs … [Read More...] about Steep Canyon Rangers in Australia
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
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
The Sad Reality of Bluegrass
Hey Ozzie, My friends (not musicians) tell me that the bluegrass songs I sing are too dark for … [Read More...] about The Sad Reality of Bluegrass
When is an Unpaid Gig Get To Be Too Much?
Hi Ozzie. My name is Mike. Several guys in our band want us to play a festival that’s 700km away. … [Read More...] about When is an Unpaid Gig Get To Be Too Much?