Stuart Duncan

Guitarist-vocalist Dan Rubinoff likes to joke that it only took him 50 years to write a good song. But once he did, he knocked out a bunch — 12 of which have landed on Pie Chart of Love, the stellar debut album Rubinoff and his partner, bassist-vocalist Joice Moore, will release on May 10 as the duo RubyJoyful.

John Mccutcheon  and Tom Paxton will perform at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth in May. The performance is on Sunday, May 5.

Explore the exciting collaboration between Alison Brown and Steve Martin in their new single, 'Bluegrass Radio'. This unique blend of talent promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. The new single ticks all the boxes for a bluegrass favorite, including a flashy twin banjo solo from Brown and Martin.

T Bone Burnett will release his first solo album in nearly 20 years. Co-produced by Colin Linden, Mike Piersante and Burnett, the album features longtime friends Rosanne Cash and early bandmate Steven Soles, newer artists Lucius and Weyes Blood, and trusted musical companions including Dennis Crouch, Stuart Duncan, Jay Bellerose, and Rory Hoffman.

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Nickel Creek confirms co-headline tour with Andrew Bird this summer. Newly confirmed stops include Boise's Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Minneapolis' Surly Brewing, Charlottesville's Ting Pavilion, Asheville's Rabbit Rabbit, Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy and Charleston's Firefly Distillery among many others.

Christian McBride announced the upcoming release of But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?, a new album recorded with renowned bassist and composer Edgar Meyer. The album explores the vast variety possible with the pairing of two limitless bassists, encompassing diverse original compositions, American Songbook standards, and familiar classics.

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 cast recording has been released for Antonio Banderas, Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, and Emilio Aragón’s acclaimed Spanish production of Godspell. Listen to the full album here!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins known as Nickel Creek to Newark.

GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour next year, including a newly confirmed show at Overture Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.

Nickel Creek will continue their extensive headline tour next year including newly confirmed shows at Madison’s Overture Hall, Indianapolis’ Murat Theatre, Louisville’s Louisville Palace, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, Newark’s Prudential Center, Rochester’s Kodak Center, Buffalo’s University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, and more.

Songs about history, the news, baseball, cowboys, America, love, the remembered, the forgotten. Gathering John’s familiar crew of supporting musicians (fiddle wizard Stuart Duncan, keyboardist Jon Carroll, bass player JT Brown, as well as special guest, Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy), the arrangements are compelling.

“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 19th century America.

Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—were featured on “CBS Saturday Morning” this past weekend as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series, performing three songs from their acclaimed new album, Celebrants: “Where the Long Line Leads,” “Holding Pattern” and “To The Airport.”  Watch the video now!

Across 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo on bass.

GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (two nights), Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, St. Paul’s Palace Theatre, and more.

​​​​​​​New England Conservatory (NEC) has announced a wide-ranging spring season of jazz and contemporary musical arts events featuring a diverse roster of ensembles and programming. Concerts are free and open to the public.

New England Conservatory (NEC) announces an expansive winter-spring season of performances, featuring a diverse roster of ensembles and programming. Ensembles large and small perform in NEC's world-class venues, including Jordan Hall and the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.  

Across the 18 tracks, the trio addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo on bass.