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ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS FESITVAL To Return This September Photo ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS FESITVAL To Return This September
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2024

The 2nd annual Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday, September 21-22 on the gorgeous eastern beach at Sandy Point State Park along Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD....

Opry Entertainment Group Collaborates With Morningstar Music Productions For Chet Atk Photo Opry Entertainment Group Collaborates With Morningstar Music Productions For Chet Atkins Tribute 'We Still Can't Say Good Bye'
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

Morningstar Music Productions is thrilled to be collaborating with Opry Entertainment Group, Opry Store and Opry.com for WE STILL CAN'T SAY GOOD BYE – A Musicians' Tribute to Chet Atkins as they will be the main selling channel for a variety of physical packages, including vinyl albums, limited edit...

Swamp Dogg Releases 'Count The Days' (feat. Jenny Lewis) From 'Blackgrass' Photo Swamp Dogg Releases 'Count The Days' (feat. Jenny Lewis) From 'Blackgrass'
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

Today, the Virginia-born, Los Angeles based artist, songwriter and producer Swamp Dogg released “Count The Days” (feat. Jenny Lewis), the second song to be released from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St....

Swamp Dogg's New Album to Feature Jenny Lewis, Margo Price, Vernon Reid & More Photo Swamp Dogg's New Album to Feature Jenny Lewis, Margo Price, Vernon Reid & More
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024

Produced by Ryan Olson (Poliça, Gayngs) and recorded with an all-star band including Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Jerry Douglas, Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kenny Vaughan, the 12-song collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing the sacred and the profane in typical Swamp Dogg fas...

The String Cheese Incident Announces 2024 Red Rocks Run Photo The String Cheese Incident Announces 2024 Red Rocks Run
by Michael Major - January 30, 2024

The String Cheese Incident's year-long 30th anniversary celebration continues. The band will make their annual pilgrimage to Red Rocks Amphitheater this coming July for three nights of music, including a special show on Sunday, July 14, featuring Bluegrass greats Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Sierra ...

Video: Turnpike Troubadours Make Late-Night Television Debut on KIMMEL Photo Video: Turnpike Troubadours Make Late-Night Television Debut on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024

Known for their electric live shows, the band will continue to perform through this summer including upcoming headline dates at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center (two nights), Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre (two nights), Jacksonville's Daily's Place, Baton Rouge's Raising Cane's River Center Arena, a...

Earl Scruggs' 100th Birthday Celebration Musical Tribute Airs LIVE On Veeps Photo Earl Scruggs' 100th Birthday Celebration Musical Tribute Airs LIVE On Veeps
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, a stellar lineup of bluegrass and country artists will come together at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Earl Scruggs, whose revolutionary style of banjo playing forever changed the landscape of bluegrass music....

The Allman Betts Family Revival Wraps First Week Of Tour With Sold Out Performance At Photo The Allman Betts Family Revival Wraps First Week Of Tour With Sold Out Performance At The Beacon In NYC
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023

The Allman Betts Family Revival kicked off its 7th year on November 25 in Saint Louis, MO.  The first week of the star-studded tour wrapped up on the East Coast including a sellout at the Beacon in NYC where the Grammy-nominated Sierra Hull joined Devon Allman and Duane Betts for a trimmed-down spoo...

MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lu Photo MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR And More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

MerleFest's full 2024 lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski Band, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicest...

Allman Betts Family Revival Kicks Off November 25; Adds Special Guests To Select Date Photo Allman Betts Family Revival Kicks Off November 25; Adds Special Guests To Select Dates
by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2023

The Allman Betts Family Revival kicks off on November 25 and adds special guests to select dates. Find out more about this exciting event....

The Allman Betts Family Revival Kicks off This Weekend; Sierra Ferrell, Mike Zito and Photo The Allman Betts Family Revival Kicks off This Weekend; Sierra Ferrell, Mike Zito and More to Join on Select Dates
by Michael Major - November 22, 2023

The Allman Betts Family Revival is thrilled to reveal the latest round of special guest additions for the 2023 tour. Newly announced guests include Ghalia Volt and Mattie Schell, plus Mike Zito has been added to the tour kickoff on Nov 25 in St. Louis, MO, and Sierra Ferrell will join the Revival on...

The Allman Betts Family Revival Adds Special Guests To Select Dates; Tour Kicks Off N Photo The Allman Betts Family Revival Adds Special Guests To Select Dates; Tour Kicks Off Nov 25
by Michael Major - October 26, 2023

The Allman Family Revival began as a one-off concert in 2017 at The Fillmore in San Francisco to celebrate the late Gregg Allman's life on what would have been his 70th birthday. New guests include Chuck Leavell (The Allman Brothers, The Rolling Stones) guitar wizard Greg Koch, J.D. Simo, Vaylor Tru...

Backline Raises $40K To Support Mental Health & Wellness In The Music Industry At Wor Photo Backline Raises $40K To Support Mental Health & Wellness In The Music Industry At World Mental Health Day 2023 In Nashville
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023

Headlined by Wynonna Judd, oining the stage over the course of the evening was Charles Kelley (Lady A), Brittney Spencer, Charles Wesley Godwin, and up-and-coming artists Drake Milligan, Josiah & the Bonnevilles, Madeline Edwards, Sierra Hull, Vince Herman, Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, and Wyatt Flores....

Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart & More Join Playa Luna's Dead Ahead Photo Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart & More Join Playa Luna's Dead Ahead
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

The event will celebrate the Grateful Dead songbook featuring two nights of curated collaborations themed “Dead Ahead” with Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, Don Was & Jay Lane featuring Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Rick Mitarotonda, Margo Price and very special guest Sturgil...

The Arcadian Wild Release New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Release New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023

Working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull), the band approached the recording sessions for the album as live as possible, embracing the organic feel of their concerts with the help of double bassist Erik Coveney (Sierr...

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Shoulders' From New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Shoulders' From New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023

Consisting of guitarist Isaac Horn, mandolinist Lincoln Mick, and fiddler Bailey Warren, the genre-bending trio wrote and recorded Welcome in their hometown of Nashville, TN, working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull)....

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Lara' From New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Lara' From New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023

Consisting of guitarist Isaac Horn, mandolinist Lincoln Mick, and fiddler Bailey Warren, the genre-bending trio wrote and recorded Welcome in their hometown of Nashville, TN, working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull)....

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Corner' From New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Corner' From New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

Working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull), the band approached the recording sessions for Welcome as live as possible, embracing the organic feel of their concerts with the help of double bassist Erik Coveney (Sierra ...

Alison Brown Collaborates with Kronos Quartet on 'Porches' Photo Alison Brown Collaborates with Kronos Quartet on 'Porches'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

“Porches” was composed by Brown and pianist Chris Walters who also wrote the string arrangement. Walters’ credits include stints with JD Souther, Jeff Coffin Mu’tet and Alabama. While many have come to know the banjo in the context of country and bluegrass music, its popularity dates back to late 19...

Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upc Photo Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upcoming 'Accomplice Two' Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

Produced lovingly by EMMANUEL, regarded by guitar great Chet Atkins as “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen,” the 16-track ACCOMPLICE TWO is a spirited mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand-new originals from TOMMY. His collaborators are some of the most remarkable musicians on ...

Molly Tuttle Wins Best Bluegrass Album at 65th GRAMMY Awards Photo Molly Tuttle Wins Best Bluegrass Album at 65th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023

Molly Tuttle won Best Bluegrass Album at last night’s 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her acclaimed record, Crooked Tree. Produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas, Crooked Tree explores Tuttle’s love of bluegrass and features collaborations with Sierra Hull, Old Crow Medicine Show, Margo Price, Billy Stri...

Steve Dawson Has His 'Eyes Closed, Dreaming' on New Album Photo Steve Dawson Has His 'Eyes Closed, Dreaming' on New Album
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

Eyes Closed, Dreaming, the newest album from Steve Dawson is, without reservation, a pinnacle and career highlight for the Nashville-based Canadian musician. With its melodies, inspired instrumentation and soulful vocal performances, Dawson’s newest music soars effortlessly over the very high bar he...

Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run Photo Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023

Hailed by AllMusic for its “brightly organic crossover vibe,” the highly charged jazz-funk collection sees Wong joined by an all-star array of special guests including Billy Strings, Big Wild, Chromeo, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten, Larry Carlton, Nate Smith, and more....

VIDEO: Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Perform 'Crooked Tree' on KIMMEL Photo VIDEO: Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Perform 'Crooked Tree' on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023

Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, made their late-night television debut this past Friday performing their song, “Crooked Tree,” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The performance adds to a landmark year for Tuttle, who is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Bluegrass Album (Crooked Tree) at the 65...

Molly Tuttle Shares 'Crooked Tree' Deluxe Album Photo Molly Tuttle Shares 'Crooked Tree' Deluxe Album
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022

Alongside the original thirteen songs from Crooked Tree, the deluxe edition features new renditions of the Grateful Dead’s “Dire Wolf” and traditional folk song, “Cold Rain and Snow,” also made famous by the Grateful Dead, as well as live versions of album tracks “Dooley’s Farm” (feat. special guest...












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