Australian Bluegrass News
Ian Simpson Celebrates 60 Years
Ian Simpson is well known as one of Australia’s finest banjo players, awesome multi-instrumentalist and sickeningly nice guy. He turned 60 on Sunday and wanted to celebrate by doing what he loves; playing and listening to bluegrass music.
Small Town – The New Graces
Australian band, The New Graces have released their next single called: Small Town. This next single describes the joys and struggles of living in a small regional town and the search for one’s self amongst all the expectations we can feel other people have on us.
The Burning Bridges – Close To Home
It is not often we get to hear of a new release from an Australian Bluegrass or Old-Time band but here is some very exciting news form a group called The Burning Bridges.
International News
Vale Byron Berline – 1944 -2021
A three-time champion at the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival in Idaho, Byron Berline has died after suffering a stroke earlier this month.
Awards For Dailey & Vincent
Dailey & Vincent to be Recognised at 50th Annual Smithville Fiddler's Jamboree and Crafts Festival. Multi-Grammy nominated duo Dailey & Vincent will be recognised at the 50th Annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival on Saturday, July 3 in...
Kevin McKinnon Joins IIIrd Tyme Out
One of Bluegrass music's most awarded bands, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, are heading into the 2021 touring season and their 30th Anniversary with a new member, Kevin McKinnon on bass. McKinnon replaces Dustin Pyrtle who has performed with the band since 2018....
New Releases
James Reams – Rough Around The Edges
James Reams has released a new single, the Marty Stuart cover of Rough Around The Edges. The song appears on the James Reams Like a Flowing River & Soundtrack album releasing on Mountain Redbird Music in January 2022.
Dallas – The Gospel Plowboys
Morning Glory Music has announced the release of the new single, Dallas, by The Gospel Plowboys. The song was written by the band’s lead singer and guitarist, Michael Jenkins.
Shannon Slaughter – Goin’ Up the Mountain
Goin’ Up the Mountain is the first single release from Shannon’s upcoming album, Ridin’ Through the Country on Elite Circuit Records scheduled for release in January 2022.
Leave The Porch Light On – Kim Robins
Kim Robins releases her long awaited album Leave The Porch Light On. Available today, the project includes 13 new recordings, all centered around the Indiana native’s one-of-a-kind voice.
IBMA News
2021 World of Bluegrass Progress
While progress is being made with vaccinations and the number of new cases continues to decline, it is still too early to confirm the extent of in-person events.
A Place in the Band Conference – Women in Bluegrass
IBMA has announced several leadership bluegrass alum are involved in this Friday’s A Place in the Band Conference: Women in Bluegrass and American
Roots Music
Me and His Guitar, Tony Rice Tribute
Artistworks has presented a special online tribute to Tony Rice hosted by Bryan Sutton called Me and His Guitar.
Video Vault
Charlie Waller – Teach Your Children
The early Country Gentlemen had Charlie Waller as their lead vocalist. He spent almost fifty years as the band's frontman serving alongside such famed artists as Eddie Adcock, Tom Gray, Doyle Lawson, Jimmy Gaudreau and Bill Emerson all of whom were members of the...
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