Bluegrass Today

Co-writing webinar for songwriters from IBMA

John Lawless — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:17:36 +0000

As part of their ongoing mission of professional development, the International Bluegrass Music Association has scheduled a songwriters webinar for July 11 entitled “How to Co-Write Songs (and still remain friends).” Even songwriters with many years of writing behind them can be a bit apprehensive [...]

Jesse Brock to The Gibson Brothers

John Lawless — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:12:26 +0000

Bluegrass brother duets specialists, The Gibson Brothers, have announced Jesse Brock as the new mandolinist in the band. He fills the spot recently vacated by Joe Walsh, who had spent the past 4 1/2 years touring with the brothers. Over the past few years, Jesse [...]

And who shall wear the robe and crown?

Chris Jones — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:31:55 +0000

People have lately been asking me to explain the hierarchy of bluegrass music (and by “people,” I mean my cousin Jimmy). Other than knowing that Bill Monroe is “The Father of Bluegrass,” I had to admit that I hadn’t given it much thought. Now I [...]

Gypsy Runaway Train video from The Roys

John Lawless — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:44:18 +0000

Rural Rhythm has released a music video for the title track of their new album from The Roys, Gypsy Runaway Train. It’s a song written by Lee Roy and Morry Trent, and the video opens with a brief clip featuring our pal Katy Daley, on [...]

Producer’s Reflections – The Rigneys and Dark Shadow Recording

Guest Contributor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:52:56 +0000

Producer Stephen Mougin has been working in the studio with The Rigneys for their next album this week. Being a harsh taskmaster, he also prevailed upon the band members (Mom, Dad, and two sons) to record some of their impressions during the process. This final installment of their tracking [...]

Welcome Finn Grindstaff

John Lawless — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:57:07 +0000

We heard this morning from Tennessee banjo picker Daniel Grindstaff, who has worked of late with Marty Raybon and Bobby Osborne. He shared some happy news from he and his wife, Kristen. “Daniel Finn Grindstaff arrived June 14th, right on his due date! Finn was 8lb, [...]

Bluegrass Weather Report – 6/18/13

John Goad — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:41:36 +0000

Here’s our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with the Bluegrass Weather Report for the weekend of June 21. Watch for the recurrence of Crowe-dar.

New Primitive from Adam Steffey

John Lawless — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:54:53 +0000

Adam’s Steffey’s new solo project, New Primitive, is out today on Organic Records, a newly-resurrected imprint of Crossroads Music. Most folks think of Adam as a bluegrass boy, from his time with such noted acts as Lonesome River Band, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Mountain [...]

Skip Cherryholmes to Lou Reid

John Lawless — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:07:43 +0000

Lou Reid & Carolina have announced that their guitar position has ben filled by Skip Cherryholmes. Kevin Richardson had been filling in on guitar since the departure of Shannon Slaughter last year, but as Kevin’s own band is gathering steam, it was time for a [...]

Exhibitors at World of Bluegrass 2013

John Lawless — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:16 +0000

In addition to covering the annual IBMA World of Bluegrass events each year, Bluegrass Today, and The Bluegrass Blog before it, have been regular exhibitors during the convention. That, and our relationships with many other bluegrass-related businesses who also set up a booth each year, makes [...]