Australian Bluegrass News
Milking Yard Creek – The Cartwheels
Golden Guitar Winners The Cartwheels Release Milking Yard Creek. The Cartwheels are golden guitar winners Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson and are joined by talented multi-instrumentalists Pete Fidler, Jacob McGuffie and Pete Denahy. The Cartwheels new single Milking...
2024 Illawarra Folk Festival Dates Set
Illawarra Folk Festival set for Fri 19th to Sunday 21st January 2024. The 37th Illawarra Folk Festival is to held at the Bulli Showground (10km north of Wollongong, NSW) from 4pm Friday 19th January 2024 to Sunday evening 21st January 2024. 2024 Illawarra Folk...
Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones Mountaingrass 2023.
Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones from Galax, Virginia, USA will join the stellar line up for Mountaingrass 2023, to be held at Grand Oaks Resort, Mayday Hills, Beechworth, Victoria.
International News
Bill Monroe Sculpture To Hall of Fame
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum unveiled a new installation, a bronze sculpture of Bill Monroe was commissioned by the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 1995.
Dolly Parton IBMA & Dove Awards
Dolly Parton Recording Wins IBMA and Dove Music Awards. Artists and recordings from Billy Blue Records, and the Country Faith Partnership, were honored with multiple wins, nominations, and performances at the 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards and the 53rd Annual...
Is The Guitar Dead?
This article is copied from a magazine called BMG (Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar) dated December 1938 by writer, musician and dance band leader. Thanks to Mick O’Neil for the magazine.
New Releases
Milking Yard Creek – The Cartwheels
Golden Guitar Winners The Cartwheels Release Milking Yard Creek. The Cartwheels are golden guitar winners Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson and are joined by talented multi-instrumentalists Pete Fidler, Jacob McGuffie and Pete Denahy. The Cartwheels new single Milking...
Once Again – Corn Nut Creek
Once Again is a song about letting go of the past, facing your demons and reclaiming your true self. Dani VIta’s inspiration for the lyrics came from her wedding song, post divorce.
Lead And Iron – Henhouse Prowlers
Henhouse Prowlers have released the title cut from their album Lead and Iron Chicago based band Henhouse Prowlers have released their second single and title cut from their album Lead and Iron (September). The Bluegrass Situation premiered their music video (see...
Daryl Mosley – A Life Well Lived
Daryl Mosley is an award-winning songwriter and has released his third solo album, A Life Well Lived (Pinecastle Records) is an 11-song collection that offers reflections on family, faith, and friendship.
Mama Said String Band – Seasons of Change
Mama Said String Band Releases New Album - Seasons of Change The award-winning Mama Said String Band, known for their unique brand of grassroots and honest lyricism, has today released their new 12-track album, Seasons of Change. The album is available at all major...
IBMA News
2023 IBMA Award Nominations
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) just released their second round ballots for the upcoming 2023 awards and convention.
Two New Awards For IBMA
The IBMA Board of Directors has announced it the addition of two new awards so the association can broaden its recognition of achievement by bluegrass music industry professionals.
IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage
The IBMA Youth Council is now accepting applications from young artists to perform on the IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage, with full set opportunities for youth bands and musicians on the stage across the two-day festival.
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Davidson Brothers – Take Me To The Mountains
This first single from the Davidson Brothers’ album Wanderlust. The track was written by Hamish & Lachlan.
Clarence White – Last Thing On My Mind
Guitarist Clarence White sings with Byron Berline, Herb Pedersen, Lee Sklar, Roger Bush, Ed Green, Roland White & Ry Cooder.
Christmas Time’s a Comin’
Christmas Time’s a Comin’ from the Del McCoury Band.
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