Australian Bluegrass News

Special Consensus To Dorrigo
The Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival is a three day celebration of local, national and international acoustic folk, bluegrass and old-time music. The festival is a boutique, family friendly event with concerts, workshops, dance and jam sessions.

Celebrating 100 Years of Hank Williams
Celebrating 100 Years of Hank Williams heartfelt and legendary music and songwriting, Hank Ferguson and The Drifting Hotshots will pay tribute to Hank’s music, in true 50s style, including such classics as Hey Good Lookin’ and Lovesick Blues.

Mountaingrass 2023 Update
This three day music extravaganza is held in Beechworth, Victoria, at the Grand Oaks Resort hotel and features concerts, jam sessions, workshops, and many opportunities to meet and play with fellow music lovers.
International News

Vale Bobby Osborne 1932 – 2023
News in this week conforms Bobby Osborne, one half of the legendary Osborne Brothers has died at age 91, in Nashville Tennessee.

Vale Jesse McReynolds 1929 – 2023
Jesse McReynolds of Jim and Jesse fame passed away on 23rd June 2023.

New Internet Radio Station – BanjoRadio
Legendary Radio Broadcaster and Program Director, Kyle Cantrell announced plans last night via Facebook Live for a new 24/7 internet-based radio station – BanjoRadio.
New Releases

My Last Run – 4th Single From Henhouse Prowlers
Chicago band Henhouse Prowlers will release their new single My Last Run from their latest album Lead and Iron. The single isdue to be released in on September 15th.

New Video – The Mighty Name of Jesus
Rebel Records has released a video for High Fidelity’s current single The Mighty Name of Jesus from their upcoming album Music In My Soul,

40 Years of The Reno Family
Man-Do-Lin Productions release advance tracks from the heritage recordings by The Reno Family, celebrating the 40 year historic recordings.

Walk Beside Me by Volume Five – Number 1
Volume Five is celebrating their 15th year as one of bluegrass music’s most popular acts, consistently impressing their audiences with their remarkable instrumental and vocal talents.

East Nash Grass – I Almost Told Her
East Nash Grass, who just received an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) nomination for New Artist of the Year, is out with a new single, I Almost Told Her.
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.
Video Store

Christmas Time’s a Comin’
Christmas Time’s a Comin’ from the Del McCoury Band.

Silent Night – Authentic Unlimited
Authentic Unlimited gives us one of the world's most loved Christmas Carols - Silent Night About Authentic Unlimited band Members: John Meador is from East Tennessee. John is the son of Marty Meador and Jenice Harper. He plays guitar and is one of the lead and...

Molly Tuttle – Guitar Player of the Year
We learn that she was drawn to this traditional American art form from the cradle. But the story of how her career evolved is not entirely traditional. Tom Casciato reports on this amazing guitar player as part of our arts and culture series Canvas.