Richard Ciferský in the Banjolit shop Richard Ciferský in the Slovak Republic has announced some big changes with his internationally popular banjo accessories company, Banjolit. His partner of the past 11 years, Miroslav Durai, has decided to break away to focus
The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications for their 2025 International Band Performance Grant, which awards $5,000 to a non-US bluegrass act who would like to visit the United States and perform as part of the 2025 World
It's always great news when we learn of someone in our bluegrass community who is able to take their passion to a full time profession. Whether it's an artist or songwriter being able to earn a living from their music,
Byron Berline's Double Stop Fiddle Shop, a popular bluegrass gathering spot in Guthrie, Oklahoma, has recently made the strategic decision to close its doors and transition to operating by appointment only. Things began to unravel so to speak in February, 2019,
On October 18, Dax Lewis and Sarah Logan were married in a simple home wedding. Dax is the banjo player with the David Parmley Band, and bluegrass fans recall Sarah from her time playing fiddle and singing with Wilson Banjo
Another bluegrass baby! Daniel Mullins, popular bluegrass radio host on Real Roots Radio, and manager of the twice-yearly Industrial Strength Bluegrass festivals, and his wife, Santana, are celebrating the birth of their first child. Daisy Belle Mullins was born on October 11,
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes and Jason Carter fiddle their vows on the Opry - photo © Jay Strausser It was the highlight of the bluegrass society season in Nashville when Bronwyn Keith-Hynes married Jason Carter at the Grand Ole Opry House on Tuesday,
More great news from The Kody Norris Show! Banjo player Josiah Tyree and his wife, Cassie, are celebrating the birth of their second child. Hillie Ann Tyree was born on Sunday, September 29th at 6:04 a.m. She made her appearance weighing
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the D'Addario company, purveyor of the fine musical instrument strings preferred by many bluegrass players, have announced a number of special items as part of the commemoration. The company makes more than the strings
David Welch and Frank Solivan and their ToneSlabs pick company have designed a special commemorative pick, honoring the brave people of western North Carolina who have endured such devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene. It is engraved with the outline
