Author: Sandy Hatley

Greg Cahill, band leader and banjoist with Special Consensus, kicked off a Tuesday morning session at World of Bluegrass '25 discussing the changes that he has witnessed in bluegrass over the past 50 years. He has been playing banjo since

The 2025 World of Bluegrass conference has begun in its new home in Chattanooga, TN. The business conference kicked off with a Leadership Bluegrass master class. There was a panel discussion by Teresa Gooding (California Bluegrass Association), Stephen Mougin (Sam

Authentic Unlimited at the Sunset Theater in Asheboro, NC - photo © Katie Danielle Photo "After a huge success last September, Zoograss was back for a second year!" shouted Tim Moon, one of the Asheboro, North Carolina's musical events coordinators Zoograss, three

Allen Shadd, flatpicking guitar master and aficionado who has won 28 guitars in contests, has been a busy fellow. Originally from Florida, and now residing in South Carolina, he explained what's happening in his world, and shared some exciting news. "Two

Central North Carolina multi-instrumentalist, Charlie Peek, 74, of Sanford, passed away on August 26, 2025. He was known for performing in several local bands and weekly open jams. His wife, Martha Quillin, shared some of Charlie's musical background. "He grew up in

Cutter & Cash at the 2025 Camp Springs Labor Day Bluegrass Festival - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Camp Springs Blue Grass Park promoter, Cody Johnson, is feeling pretty good after hosting a successful 2025 Labor Day weekend bluegrass festival. "First of

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers at Camp Springs Music Park - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Campers lined in rows filled the once open fields of the restored Blue Grass Park in Camp Springs for the Labor Day Weekend Festival

Kody Norris Show on the 2025 Danny Stewart Bluegrass Cruise - photo © Sandy Hatley It only happens once every five years, but this was the year for Danny Stewart's 7-day Alaskan Bluegrass Cruise. Over 350 fans and musicians traveled to

After dropping two singles from their latest project, the Tennessee Bluegrass Band has just released a brand new album, Nolichucky. It is their first full album with their newest band configuration which combines founding members, Lincoln Hensley and Tim Laughlin

Central North Carolina guitarist Bob Dotson has released an instrumental album, Sunday Morning Hymns, featuring 14 popular gospel songs. It provides the listener with simple, easy listening melodies, a Cracker Barrel-type recording.  Dotson, the Ace Hardware man of Hamlet, NC, is