Bluegrass Trading Company, the people that brought us the Banjo All Stars trading cards earlier this year, is getting ready to produce a second round of collectible cards for banjo lovers. Creator Colyn Brown tells us that one of the biggest
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Bourgeois Guitars announces Touchstone series models
Bourgeois Guitars, noted for years for their uncompromising quality and workmanship, plus the playability and tonal excellence of their professional acoustic guitars, has announced a new line of more budget friendly models through their association with the Eastman Music Company. Called the Touchstone
LivinWell Guitar Pick Grips
We have just discovered a new product, LivinWell Guitar Pick Grips, that may offer a simple and inexpensive solution for people who have trouble holding on to their guitar or mandolin picks. While there are similar items on the market,
New Editorial Department address effective September 2
Attention anyone who needs to contact our Editorial Department by postal mail. This would include people sending audio CDs, DVDs, books, or any other material for review. Effective September 2, the new address will be: 143 Hectors Creek Ln Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 There will
D’Addario announces 80/20 version of XS Acoustic strings
D'Addario has announced that their popular acoustic guitar and mandolin strings, the coated XS series, are now available in 80/20 as well as phosphor bronze. Ever since the phosphor bronze sets have become favored by acoustic players, people have been asking
Congratulations Mason and Rosemary!
Mason Brewer, mandolinist with Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers, was married to Rosemary Hall this past weekend. Their wedding was held August 14 on the Brewer Family Farm in Kentucky. Mason and Rosemary met online in 2020. Rosemary is a multi-instrumentalist
GoFundMe campaign launched for Jennifer Strickland
Jennifer Strickland, long time bluegrass singer and songwriter in Michigan, and her husband Tony Zapolnik, have suffered the worst loss any parent can imagine. Their infant son, James Zapolnik, died on July 30 only an hour and a half after
Billy Strings helps Kentucky flood victims
Billy Strings is offering bluegrass fans a chance to help Kentucky flood victims and get something in return, but they have to act fast. Through August 5, the young star is donating all proceeds from online merchandise sales to the
Welcome Audria Jade Spencer!
Another bluegrass baby! Congratulations go out to Cole Spencer, bass player and vocalist with The King James Boys, and his wife, Jada, on the birth of their first child. Audria Jade Spencer made her appearance on June 19 at 6:56 p.m. at
Welcome Elizabeth Rose Workman!
Congratulations to Jake and Rebekkah Workman on the birth of their second child. Jake is the guitarist with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and Rebekah is a talented bluegrass fiddler. Elizabeth Rose Workman was born on July 17, coming into the










