Preserving The Tradition of Bluegrass Into The Future

When Marty Falle sits down to write a song, he often draws on two facets that interest him most—history and heritage. Not surprisingly,...

Brandi Waller-Pace Brandi Waller-Pace, a native of Atlanta, taught elementary school in Fort Worth. “I taught stringed instruments, and...

Robert Street Friedman In a household where the music of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie mingled with Beatles tunes, music crafted as...

Despair not, all ye who have struggled to learn the banjo. Self-described “ebanjolist” Matt Brown brings good tidings of great two-finger...

A Jamie Oliver Dish Many of the world’s most famous chefs thrive in bustling big cities, where culinary innovation and diverse cultures...

A pandemic project that modestly began in Great Britain as an instructional tool for an aspiring guitar picker has grown into a...

In the Turnberry Records showcase room during the IBMA World of Bluegrass in the Marriott, downtown Raleigh, NC, one of the performers on...

The Spring Chickens “Spring chickens” refers to the newly hatched. Up-and-coming bluegrass outfit The Spring Chickens echoes this with...

Celebrating its 25th year this September, the premier event of the Americana Music Association – AmericanaFest – turns downtown Nashville...

Atlanta’s SweetWater 420 Fest has returned, celebrating its twentieth anniversary with its trademark robust weekend of music, craft beer,...

From his home in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, Andrew Wakefield is thankful. “Our house is still standing, so we are grateful for that.”...

According to Sociograss, the toe-tapping music of the group’s home region of Scotland might feel somehow familiar to fans of American...

Reaching thousands daily with her morning radio show, Mornings with Annette, The Bluegrass Jamboree DJ and CEO Annette Grady is using...

A Cúrate Dish Appalachian restaurants that have earned James Beard awards represent the region’s vibrant culinary heritage, blending...

Rob McCoury and his older-by-four-years brother, Ronnie, grew up in the music world. Their father is Del McCoury, who has big shoes to...

When an event has been around for a long time, it becomes so entrenched in local culture that people couldn’t imagine it not being a part...

Imagine playing over 2200 concerts on four continents in 22 years and releasing twelve albums to critical acclaim. Le Vent du Nord, a...

Western Chill not only perfectly describes Robert Earl Keen’s personality, but it’s also the title of the album he wrote, recorded, and...

It was an exciting night for Alan Munde when he stood in front of a packed crowd in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in...

Daryl Mosley is like the calm in the storm in a world of conflict and confusion. His reassuring songs, filled with kindness and...

Pisgah Banjo Company not only takes its name from a national forest in Appalachia but also sources the wood for its instruments from the...

Nearly 25 years since his death, songwriter/performer/banjoist/steamboat pilot John Hartford is thoughtfully and candidly remembered in a...

Bluegrass fans won’t have to fear the winter doldrums, at least not while talented artists like Sierra Hull are around. Releasing her...

As a prominent woman broadcaster in the country and bluegrass arena, Michelle Lee has made a name for herself over many years by bringing...