Tasmanian Bluegrass Association Meet

It’s time again to let you know that our regular group of musos are gathering for our monthly Bluegrass Jam, to be held in the Central Highlands at the Great Lake Community Centre MIENA, on Saturday the 1st April.

A Place Where I Belong – Robert Hale

Over the years, Bluegrass mainstay Robert Hale has gained attention for his world-class musicianship, performing with countless bands and collaborating with some of the biggest artists in the world.

The Bluegrass Sessions Vol. 1

Sydney traditional country ensemble, Michael Carpenter and The Banks Brothers, have released their third album, The Bluegrass Sessions, Vol. 1, now available across digital streaming services, released through Big Radio/RTC Records.

Jason Barie – Radioactive

It’s a bird, It’s a plane, No, it’s the flame-fingered superhero known as The Ramblin’ Fiddler. It’s Jason Barie with Radioactive, the follow-up to his highly acclaimed 2019 album, Pieces.

Nora Brown Banjo

Nora Brown is a guitar and banjo player from Brooklyn. Nora started learning music at the age of 6 from the late Shlomo Pestcoe.

A River To Cross – Nedski and Mojo

Nedski and Mojo Release New Single A River To Cross Ned Luberecki and Stephen Mougin, who perform as the duo Nedski & Mojo, release their new...

Australian Bluegrass News

Picking In The Park 5th March 2023

Picking In The Park 5th March 2023

There will be another Picking in the Park bluegrass & old-time music jam on Sunday 5 March 2023 at Banjo Paterson Park, Punt Rd, Gladesville, 12 midday to 6pm.

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Johnny Can’t Dance To Play Southern Style

Johnny Can’t Dance To Play Southern Style

News just in from Jan Dale on Melbourne's PBS FM is that the Cajun Trio, Johnny Can’t Dance will be playing live to air on Southern Style next Tuesday, 21 Feb. Johnny Can't Dance comprises Craig Woodward, Tom Kendall and Lloyd O’Hanlon playing a variety of...

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Runaway Dixie Release Lonesome Highway Blues

Runaway Dixie Release Lonesome Highway Blues

Runaway Dixie Returns With a New Original Single Over the past fourteen years Runaway Dixie have released six albums and received four Golden Guitar nominations. Here is an Australian band that continues to bring their own unique down-to-earth style of bluegrass and...

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International News

Jamie Johnson Rejoins The Grascals

Jamie Johnson Rejoins The Grascals

Some t twenty years ago Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson, Jimmy Mattingly, Dave Talbot, Terry Smith, and Danny Roberts played a fateful run of shows at the Station Inn as an unnamed band in February of 2004. From there the Grascals emerged.

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Bluegrass Standard Jan 2023

Bluegrass Standard Jan 2023

The Bluegrass Standard Magazine dedicate the first 2023 issue to the Women of Bluegrass.  While this issue isn’t the only issue highlighting female artists, but is the one that sets them apart to celebrate their contributions to the music industry while tackling and...

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The Bluegrass Standard Dec 2022

The Bluegrass Standard Dec 2022

The feature story this month is a book review. The book by John McEuen  (Will The Circle Revisited) features Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Earl Scruggs, “Mother” Maybelle and the Carter Family, Roy Acuff, Jimmy Martin, and Vassar Clements.

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New Releases

Jackson Hollow – Roses

Jackson Hollow – Roses

New Album Release From Jackson Hollow - Roses. Mountain Fever Records has released the exciting debut album, Roses, by Jackson Hollow, featuring the spectacular vocals and instrumental talents of this multi-award-winning band. Roses will undoubtedly appeal to many...

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Let Time Ride – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

Let Time Ride – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

Proving once again their ability to deliver creative arrangements, top-notch vocals and impressive instrumentation, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers are poised to deliver audiences the selection of songs found on their latest Billy Blue Records project, Let Time Ride

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1000 Miles Shawn Lane & Richard Bennett

1000 Miles Shawn Lane & Richard Bennett

Shawn Lane and Richard Bennett have released their new single, 1000 Miles. It’s the latest release from their upcoming duet project coming later this year via Bonfire Music Group.

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Shadow Of The Cross – The Churchmen

Shadow Of The Cross – The Churchmen

The Churchmen Release Their New Album The Shadow Of The Cross. Morning Glory Music has released Shadow of the Cross by The Churchmen, who bring hope and inspiration through the music on this new album. The Churchmen are known for their southern gospel style and tight...

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Larry Sparks – Sweetheart

Larry Sparks – Sweetheart

A New  Single Sweetheart From Larry Sparks Album It's Just Me. Rebel Records has released a new single from bluegrass icon Larry Sparks' first ever guitar and vocal project It’s Just Me, set for release 31st March. Sweetheart is a poignant song celebrating a love that...

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IBMA News

Meet The Board Jerry Salley

Meet The Board Jerry Salley

Meet The IBMA Board of Directors - Jerry Salley, Nashville, Tennessee: IBMA Board of Directors Constituency: Recording, Distribution & Marketing Jerry Salley is referred to by Billboard Magazine as One of Music Row's greatest veteran tunesmiths. Jerry Salley has...

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International Band Performance Grant

International Band Performance Grant

The IBMA established the International Band Performance Grant Program to assist international bands in attending the IBMA World of Bluegrass, develop bluegrass events and audiences globally, and help increase opportunities for everyone involved in the music.

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2022 IBMA Awards

2022 IBMA Awards

Béla Fleck wins “Album of the Year”, “Instrumental Group of the Year”, “Instrumental Recording of the Year” and “Banjo Player of the Year” at 33rd Annual IBMA Awards.

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Video Store

Rhonda Vincent – My Bluegrass Story

Rhonda Vincent – My Bluegrass Story

Rhonda Vincent tells her Bluegrass Story: My Bluegrass Story is produced by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum located on the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Hall of Fame also produces ROMP Festival, an annual bluegrass festival which...

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Gentle On My Mind

Gentle On My Mind

John Hartford was an American original. He was a musician, songwriter, steamboat pilot, author, artist, disc jockey, calligrapher, dancer, folklorist, father, and historian.

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St Anne’s Reel

St Anne’s Reel

Thanks to Peter Patrick from Queensland for this fantastic merging of Celtic hero Aly Bain and and Bluegrass stalwarts Jerry Douglas, and Russ Barenberg, with this old favourite St Anne's Reel recorded on BBC Four some years ago. 

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