The Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival Inc. has been bringing the cream of Australian Bluegrass music to Australian fans for the last 18 years. Since the tenth festival they have brought a solid lineup of incredible musicians from the U.S., and this year isd no different. The festival organisers have announced a stellar lineup of Bluegrass … [Read More...] about 2019 Dorrigo Bluegrass Festival
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Australian Bluegrass News
Hillbilly Goats on Tour
Festival favourites, the Hillbilly Goats are out on tour taking in a variety of venues and festivals along the east coast and a trip across to WA. It is said that The Hillbilly Goats exude an undeniable passion for mountain music, the instruments and the harmonies. Their mission is to strip back the layers of modern music and transport you on a … [Read More...] about Hillbilly Goats on Tour
2019 Australian Bluegrass Conference Update No 2
The Australian Bluegrass Conference, (ABC) held annually near the picturesque town of Maleny in Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland is designed to be a high-powered, fun-filled, 4 days of bluegrass music immersion. It is the perfect place for learning essential techniques, jamming with friends and networking with other like-minded … [Read More...] about 2019 Australian Bluegrass Conference Update No 2
2019 Bluegrass Conference
News just in from the 2019 Bluegrass Conference relates to this year's teaching faculty which features six international musicians. The list below is in development and other names will be announced soon. Jens Kruger - North Carolina USA Josh Goforth - North Carolina USA (fiddle, mandolin, guitar) Jenny Lester – British Columbia Canada … [Read More...] about 2019 Bluegrass Conference
International News
Rebel Records Signs Band of Ruhks
Rebel Records signed up bluegrass supergroup Band of Ruhks to its artist roster. The band has just finalised its second recording, their first in four … [Read More...] about Rebel Records Signs Band of Ruhks
2019 ROMP Festival Look In
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s 16th annual ROMP Festival saw high attendance numbers last weekend drawing over 26,500 attendees to … [Read More...] about 2019 ROMP Festival Look In
Chris Davis Joins the Grascals
The Grascals have announced the addition of bluegrass veteran, Chris Davis on guitar and lead vocals. Davis is no stranger to bluegrass music, having … [Read More...] about Chris Davis Joins the Grascals
Bluegrass Country Soul Movie Restoration Almost Complete.
Crowd Funding Campaign Aims to Save Classic Film Made at Legendary Festival Reportedly the first feature film about bluegrass music (Washington Post, … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Country Soul Movie Restoration Almost Complete.
CD Releases
Ralph Stanley II – Lord Help Me Find The Way
Lord Help Me Find The Way, the first all gospel inspired album from Ralph Stanley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys is released this week on Stanley … [Read More...] about Ralph Stanley II – Lord Help Me Find The Way
Gena Britt – Chronicle: Friends and Music
The IBMA award-winner has turned heads for years, getting her first big break as one of the founding members of the critically-acclaimed Daughters of … [Read More...] about Gena Britt – Chronicle: Friends and Music
Michael Cleveland – Tall Fiddler
With a Grammy nomination and a record-setting 11 wins as Fiddle Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, fiddler Michael … [Read More...] about Michael Cleveland – Tall Fiddler
Kim Robins and 40 Years Late – I’ll Always Be A Gambler
Kim Robins and 40 Years Late have released their brand new single, I’ll Always Be A Gambler, their second project with Pinecastle Records. This upbeat … [Read More...] about Kim Robins and 40 Years Late – I’ll Always Be A Gambler
Festival News
2019 Dorrigo Bluegrass Festival
The Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival Inc. has been bringing the cream of Australian Bluegrass music to Australian fans for the last 18 years. Since … [Read More...] about 2019 Dorrigo Bluegrass Festival
2019 ROMP Festival Look In
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s 16th annual ROMP Festival saw high attendance numbers last weekend drawing over 26,500 attendees to … [Read More...] about 2019 ROMP Festival Look In
2019 ROMP Artists Announced
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
IBMA News
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
Changes To 2019 World of Bluegrass Announced
Organisers of this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)’s World of Bluegrass, brought to you by Chiesi USA and taking place … [Read More...] about Changes To 2019 World of Bluegrass Announced
Bluegrass Ramble Applications Now Open.
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.
2019 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp 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
Events
Hillbilly Goats on Tour
Festival favourites, the Hillbilly Goats are out on tour taking in a variety of venues and festivals along the east coast and a trip across to … [Read More...] about Hillbilly Goats on Tour
Slim Dime and the Prairie Kings to play Mountain Pickers
News from Mountain Pickers Association is that it's time for the June Club Concert. This months special guest is Slim Dime and the Prairie Kings, … [Read More...] about Slim Dime and the Prairie Kings to play Mountain Pickers
Bluegrass Band Needed in FNQ,
If you have a bluegrass band in the Far North Queensland region there is a call for you to play at an upcoming combined birthday celebration. Deb … [Read More...] about Bluegrass Band Needed in FNQ,
2019 Australian Bluegrass Conference Update No 2
The Australian Bluegrass Conference, (ABC) held annually near the picturesque town of Maleny in Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland is … [Read More...] about 2019 Australian Bluegrass Conference Update No 2
Sell Swap and Buy
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.
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