Preserving The Tradition of Bluegrass Into The Future

Mandolinist, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Darren Nicholson is no stranger to success. As a solo artist and former member of Balsam...

As Appalachian food rises in popularity, the chefs at the forefront of the movement are being recognized for their contributions to the...

Randall Deaton recalls the long journey from his home in Eastern Kentucky for his pet project to come to fruition. “I started this...

The Mountain Dulcimer is a unique stringed instrument that reached out one day and grabbed Bing Futch’s attention when he least expected...

Bob Kogut recently finished making fiddle number 291. “I am trying to think of a name for her,” he says. “It’s a quirky thing I do, where...

Helen White was a musician and school guidance counselor in Sparta, North Carolina, in 2000 when she noticed a gap in generational...

Clint Holley has always had a thing for vinyl. “I bought my first record around 1979 or 1980,” he recalls. It seems you always remember...

From a duo act to individual solo projects, Nashville-based Theo & Brenna MacMillan are exploring many avenues to get their music heard....

The Henhouse Prowlers are more than a crowd-pleasing, Chicago-based bluegrass band. It turns out they are ambassadors-- Bluegrass...

photo by Mike Melnyk Riley Baugus grew up in a home filled with music. “I was raised on old-time music,” he says. Born and raised in...

Award-winning and much-acclaimed banjo player Jens Kruger—and his accomplished brother and guitarist, Uwe Kruger—have always been...