Geoff Stelling, originator and chief luthier for Stelling Banjo Works, who has operated the company with his wife Sherry in central Virginia for many years, has announced that they will be shuttering the company at the end of 2022. Both
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Welcome Cirabella Arnett
Nathan Arnett, guitarist and vocalist with Kentucky's Turning Ground, and his wife, Chesi, have welcomed another member of their family. Cirabella Strode Arnett was born on March 30 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She came in weighing 7lbs 11oz, stretching out to
Ami Ricci joins Graham Talent Group
Randy Graham has announced a new associate working with him in his booking and management agency, the Graham Talent Group. Coming on board to assist with booking is Ami Ricci, publisher of the Bluegrass Road Trip web site, which lists dates
Mark Newton receives liver transplant, gets new lease on life
Mark Newton has been a presence in bluegrass music for most of his life, starting out playing with his father's group in Fredericksburg, VA when he was 14 years old. His career took off quickly with stints in prominent touring
Welcome Virginia AnnaLee Brown!
Dewey and Leslie Brown of Burlington, NC, welcome the newest addition to their family, Virginia AnnaLee Brown. Born on March 17 at 7:43 a.m. at Cone Health Women's and Children’s Center in Greensboro, she weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and
Jr. Williams running for Mayor of Irvine, KY
Folks in bluegrass know Jr. Williams well, as a singer, banjo and guitar player, and a good ol' boy from eastern Kentucky. He made a name for himself as a member of NewFound Road, with his own group, NewTown, and
Vincent family’s Sally Mountain Park in Missouri up for sale
The Sally Mountain Park in Queen City, MO, site of the family-run bluegrass festival managed by Rhonda and Darrin Vincent's parents for 33 years, has been listed for sale. Back when Rhonda and Darrin were youngsters, they performed alongside their parents,
Barcelona Bluegrass Camp 2022 report
Thanks to the organizers of the Barcelona Bluegrass Camp for sharing this report (with photos) of their 2022 event, held earlier this month in the Catalan region of Spain. It should be encouraging to bluegrass lovers everywhere to see the
Welcome Owen Lee Luck!
North Carolina-based bluegrass couple, Greg and Courtney Luck of Aberdeen, welcomed a new son into their fold on Wednesday, March 9. Born at 7:49 a.m., Owen Lee Luck entered the world, weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Owen joins two brothers,
Wyatt Ellis performs with Sierra Hull on Woodsongs
Wyatt Ellis, host Michael Johnathan, and Sierra Hull on the Woodsongs set Twelve year old mandolin prodigy, Wyatt Ellis of Maryville, TN, made his Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour debut on Monday, March 7. Featured on the international broadcast as this week's










