Australian Bluegrass News
Fundraising For New Sandford Marquee
The folks at the Sandford Music Festival are undertaking a fundraising program to help raise money to purchase a replacement marquee for the annual festival.
Tamworth 2022 Postponed
Festival organisers are now planning to hold the 50th Anniversary event from 18-24 April 2022, with many of the same features, including the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards held over a shorter period.
Tamworth Country Music Festival Update
Here is an announcement from the folk at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. With the unexpected return of hospitality restrictions in NSW, several Tamworth venues and stakeholders met today with the following outcome. The 50th Tamworth Country Music Festival is...
International News
Dale Ann Bradley on Bluegrass Unlimited Cover
Recently bought by the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine is a monthly music publication that is focused on bluegrass and old-time musicians, devotees and associates.
The Bluegrass Standard Features Women of Bluegrass
The January 2022 issue of The Bluegrass Standard is their biggest ever, and features women of bluegrass such as Hazel Dickens, Anne Gerrard and Laurie Lewis
Crowe, Emerson and Osborne Remembered
Following their passing this past year, Pete Wernick reflects on the three banjo giants, JD Crowe, Bill Emerson and Sonny Osborne.
New Releases
Grand Ole Circle – Darin and Brooke Aldridge
Darin and Brooke are set to release one of their most poignant singles to date, a tribute to their beloved Opry, titled Grand Ole Circle, a track from their critically-acclaimed album, This Life We’re Livin’.
Another Highway – Amanda Cook
Mountain Fever Records has released Another Highway This Time by Amanda Cook, written by Thomm Jutz and Mark Fain. The Bluegrass Situation recently stated, “Amanda Cook has emerged as one of the most dynamic female bluegrass vocalists and bandleaders of today.”
Junior Sisk – Patches On My Heart
Mountain Fever Records Releases Patches On My Heart by Junior Sisk. The new track premiered yesterday on The Bluegrass Situation and features Junior Sisk on lead vocals and guitar; Heather Berry Mabe on guitar and vocals; Tony Mabe on banjo, guitar, and vocals;...
Heartbreak Hill From Kristi Stanley
Written by Bluegrass hit songwriter Billy Droze along with Ervan Parker and Eddie Wilson, Heartbreak Hill is Kristi Stanley’s debut single release on (615) Hideaway Records.
Shades of Blue by Kristy Cox
Kristy Cox is starting the year off strong with her brand-new, full-length album Shades of Blue expected February 4, 2022 via Billy Blue Records. The release features twelve original songs written by some of the best songwriters bluegrass has to offer including Billy...
IBMA News
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Banjo players worldwide would be hard pressed to say they have never heard of the late JD Crowe, the Kentucky banjo player who styled himself on Earl Scruggs and then went to even greater creative heights. Here is a clip of IBMA banjo player of the year nominees...
IBMA Attendance and Economics Released
IBMA World of Bluegrass, which includes IBMA Bluegrass Live powered by PNC, saw a combined attendance of 101,368 with the return to an in-person event in Raleigh.
2021 IBMA Awards Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Awards have been announced. This public award ceremony has been a long time coming with covid prohibiting gatherings since the virus was unleashed on the world.
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Banjo players worldwide would be hard pressed to say they have never heard of the late JD Crowe, the Kentucky banjo player who styled himself on Earl Scruggs and then went to even greater creative heights. Here is a clip of IBMA banjo player of the year nominees...
The Big Spike Hammer – Colin Weight
Multi instrumentaliat and talented singer Colin Weight brings un the Big Spike Hammer.
True Life Blues – Danielle Vita and Colin Weight
Classic Bill Monroe song performed by Colin Weight and Danielle Vita
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