Author: Sandy Hatley

Adam Frazier, 31, passed away from Stage 4 stomach cancer on Wednesday, July 16. An upright bass player, he was a member of Flint Hill, a talented group that took first place at numerous central North Carolina fiddlers' conventions, and

Zeb Snyder, guitarist with Appalachian Road Show, has released his first, self-titled solo album. The young multi-instrumentalist originally from North Carolina and now living in Tennessee admitted that recording/producing his own project has been on his bucket list for more

Norman Adams, 90, owner of Adams Bluegrass LLC, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, following a period of declining health. He and his wife, Judy, were promoters of 10 family-oriented bluegrass festivals for 45 years, presenting the biggest names in

Richard Evans and Tim Moon celebrate Tim's 40 years with Evans Music Center Evans Music Center in Asheboro, NC hosted a 40 year celebration for longtime employee, Tim Moon, in the South Fayetteville Street store on Saturday, June 21. From 1:00-4:00

Back to the Cabin in Caroline - A Tribute to Bluegrass Pioneer, John 'Ralph' Pennington is a new release of mostly older material, which is precisely what the title suggests. The project was a huge undertaking and devoted to the

Troy Reavis, 75-year-old promoter of the Gospel on Farm Festival in Gold Hill, NC, passed away on June 28. He was a passionate supporter of bluegrass, hosting festivals, bi-monthly jams, and other gatherings on his property. He had honorably served his

Dan Lashbrook, 76 year-old master guitar modifier and set-up wizard, passed away suddenly on June 19 at his home in North Carolina. A self-proclaimed "guitar doc," he spent almost four decades focused on improving the volume and tone of guitars

Kay McHenry loves to quilt. She also loves bluegrass music. And she has discovered a way to combine the two, constructing a quilt made entirely from bluegrass artists' t-shirts that took her approximately 80 hours to complete.  The 67-year-old from Durham,

Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass at the 2025 Willow OakBluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Roxboro, North Carolina was a great place to be for live music, fellowship, and fun on Father's Day Weekend this year. Promoter (and

Zeb Snyder with Appalachian Road Show at the 2025Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laura Tate Photography Day one of Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival provided several special treats and heartfelt moments. The Roxboro, NC music event began with the national