Bluegrass At Large

Popular music venue the Stompin' Ground dance hall in Maggie Valley, NC caught fire earlier this afternoon, and based on photos from the scene, it appears that extensive damage has occurred. The venue has hosted plenty of bluegrass and country shows

Bourgeois Guitars has announced a new model in its Touchstone series, made in collaboration with Eastman Guitars for budget-minded customers who still want the quality considerations and designs that Dana Bourgeois brings to the table. This latest is a limited edition

Kimberly Williams, owner and chief publicist with East Public Relations - certainly one of the most celebrated and effective publicity people in bluegrass - has announced that she is now also handling booking representation for Pitney Meyer. This is the

No one reading this is likely to need reminding of the kindness of bluegrass artists towards their audience. No other musical format experiences the sort of closeness and availability that bluegrass fans come to expect, with most of our top

Claire Ratliff, one of the more prominent and enduring publicists working in bluegrass music, has accepted a position as Senior Publicist with PLA Media, a full service public relations and marketing company in Nashville. For the past 20 years Ratliff had

Wednesday night jam at Steinhardt Brewing in Frederick, MD It's always been true that some sort of unifying entity is what is needed to create a bluegrass scene in any city. It might be a music store that offers lessons, or

Banjo players have long sought the "perfect" D-tuners, the devices that allow them to effect the slurring, or "detuning" sound popularized by Earl Scruggs in such tunes as Flint Hill Special, Earl's Breakdown, and Randy Lynn Rag. Initially, Earl achieved this

Zach Wooten, mandolinist with Mississippi's Breaking Grass, and his wife, Anna Brooke, are celebrating the birth of their first child. Branson Reid Wooten came into the world on Monday, November 25, 2024. He made his appearance at 1:39 p.m., weighing in

Gold Tone has announced a new banjo model, one designed in cooperation with veteran bluegrass performer, bandleader, and broadcaster Joe Mullins. The OB-2JM offers a few differentiations from the Gold Tone Mastertone Bow Tie banjo already in their line. It keeps

Banjo meets techno! The Ron Block Banjo Workshop app is now available for cell phones, tablets, and computers. Designed for every level of musicianship, it has material help whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced picker. The app offers plenty