Australian Bluegrass News
MountainGrass 2021 Cancelled
Australia’s foremost bluegrass and old-time music festival has been cancelled due to ongoing uncertainty with Covid restrictions in various Australian states.
Manjimup Music Weekend
Bluegrass Parkway and Jeremy Marcotte have a great weekend of workshops and performances lined up for the weekend.
2021 Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival Cancelled
The following message is from organisers of the Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival in NSW: It is with deep sadness that for the second year running we are announcing the cancellation of the 19th Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival 2021. Again, this decision is due...
International News
Walnut Valley Festival Live Stream
For the first time this year, Fans of the Walnut Valley Festival will be able to watch the show on Stage I via a live stream.
Arhoolie Foundation Publishes Ann Savoy Interviews
Starting this month, Arhoolie Foundation is introducing a new feature called Deep Dives , in an effort to share with pieces of the their collections.
Dale Ann Bradley IBMA Nominations and New Album
IBMA winner has been once again nominated for two IBMA awards for 2021. Nomination are for Female Vocalist of the Year and Gospel Song of the Year.
New Releases
Slowly Getting You Out Of The Way
Nick Chandler and Delivered, the North Carolina based band have just released their brand new single, Slowly Getting You Out Of The Way, through Pinecastle Records.
Railroad Without A Train – Jr. Williams
Mountain Fever Records is releasing a new single by Jr. Williams, Railroad Town Without A Train today This solid bluegrass song was written by the great talents of Thomm Jutz and Tim Stafford.
Kody Norris Show – Farmin’ Man
In this barn burner of a number, which Norris penned, The Kody Norris Show pays homage to the American farmer and their hard-working way of life.
Jim Hurst to Pinecastle
Pinecastle Records has announced the addition of award-winning artist Jim Hurst to its lineup of world-class artists. The singer/songwriter is currently in the studio finishing up the recording of the album, but fans can expect plenty of surprises.
IBMA News
New Director For IBMA
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s Board of Directors announced that Pat Morris has been selected as the organisation’s Executive Director. He’s expected to start May 24, and will be based at the IBMA office in Nashville, Tennessee. IBMA – the...
IBMA Bluegrass Ramble and Virtual Showcase
Official Showcases are the premier platform for new bluegrass music during IBMA World of Bluegrass. Applications are now open.
Bluegrass Country Broadcasts
Bluegrass Country radio broadcasts bluegrass, old time and Americana music 24/7 at 88.5FM HD2 in Washington, DC and streams worldwide at bluegrasscountry.org.
Video Vault
Country Gazette – If You’re Ever Gonna Love Me
Country Gazette were a result of split by Dillard and CLark in the early 1970's. Bluegrass fiddler (the late) Byron Berline and guitarist/bass player Roger Bush formed the band Country Gazette. Guitarist Kenny Wertz and banjo player Alan Munde also joined the band....
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