Mandolin player, Roland White, perhaps best know for his years with the Nashville Bluegrass Band and bother of legendary guitarist Clarence White has died after suffering a major heart attack earlier in the week.
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Hammertowne – I’ll Blame It On The Rain
This new release from Hammertowne was written by David Coriell and Mark Brinkman and delivered with style and precision for their next album titled, You Can Learn A Lot From A Song.
2022 Kelly Country Pick Cancelled
Pete Hisco the festival organiser has sent through this missive this week from the Old Priory, the home of the Kelly Country Pick for over 20 years, announcing the need for a change of venue.
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,...
New Ballard Branch From Darren Beachley
Longtime bluegrass vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Darren Beachley branches out into a new Bluegrass/ Americana sound with his new single and lyric video – New Ballard Branch.
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.
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.
Like a Flowing River – James Reams
This highly anticipated project comes on the heels of his successful documentary film, Like A Flowing River: A Bluegrass Passage last year.
JD Crowe 1937 – 2021
For many banjo players across the world J.D. Crowe, introduced us to bluegrass music as we had never heard it before.
An Interview With Vince Gill
Here is a story from the Cleveland.com where Vince Gill talks bluegrass, Tony Rice tribute and making music with the Eagles.
Donna Ulisse is Livin’ Large
Donna Ulisse is back with a full-length album Livin’ Large, featuring Doyle Lawson as producer, and will mark Donna Ulisse’s second Billy Blue Record since signing with the label in 2019.