Australian Bluegrass News

Vale Colleen Trenwith – 1946 – 2021
News just in this morning from New Zealand is announcing the passing of Colleen Trenwith the original member of the legendary Hamilton County Bluegrass Band.

Bluegrass JamFest For Lake Tabourie
Here is some news just in from Phil Upton about a new Bluegrass Jamfest set for the South Coast of NSW at Wairo Beach near Tabourie. The venue is Ingentia Holidays in Wairo Beach, at 425 Princes Highway Lake Tabourie, 2539. Rated by Escape as one of the top 13 holiday...

Cackalacky Goes to Air in Colac
Cackalackey, a new radio show from Colac in Victoria. Here is news of a new ‘bluegrass and americana‘ radio show starting next week on Colac's community radio 98.3 OCR FM. The hour long show is to be named Cackalacky (after the Jim Lauderdale song) and will be...
International News

Vale Tony Rice 1951 – 2020
Renowned guitar player and bluegrass music pioneer Tony Rice has passed away this Christmas Day 2002.

A Big Year For Arhoolie Foundation
Arhoolie Foundation has had a big year as folk there tried to adapt their mission of documenting, preserving, and celebrating roots music to the unexpected challenges we all face.

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

Where The Trees Know My Name, Larry Cordle
New Album From Larry Cordle Where The Trees Know My Name: Kentucky Music Hall of Famer, Larry Cordle has announced the release of his new album, Where The Trees Know My Name. It is now available for streaming and digital purchase. The album includes three...

Last Lonesome Pine From Eddie Sanders
Last Lonesome Pine is a new single from Eddie Sanders' forthcoming album. Last Lonesome Pine is the second single off of Eddie Sanders' next bluegrass album. It's a bluesy, driving bluegrass tune that showcases Eddie's powerful vocal range. Featuring a strong...

Williamson Branch’s Heritage & Hope
Williamson Branch is kicking off the new year with the announcement of their upcoming two-disc project Heritage & Hope.
IBMA News

2020 Momentum Awards Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the recipients of the 2020 Momentum Awards

IBMA Membership
When take out IBMA Membership, donate to the IBMA Trust Fund, or the IBMA Foundation, you make the bluegrass world a stronger place.

2020 IBMA Keynote Delivered by By Sarah Jarosz
Sarah Jarosz has been chosen to deliver this year’s IBMA Business Conference Keynote Speech.