Bill Monroe transmuted childhood tragedy into an entirely new genre of music. The original singer of the popular Elvis Presley hit “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” Monroe blended “Scottish bagpipes and ...

John Reischman provides the direction, The Jaybirds provide the diversity. Soft-spoken and gentle, Reischman talks about honouring bluegrass tradition while adding something new. His Jaybirds — Jim ...

Legendary bluegrass musician Sonny Osborne of the Osborne Brothers – whose blazing banjo was the first to play “Rocky Top” on record – died Sunday at age 84. Osborne's death was confirmed by Alison ...

Michigan native Billy Strings performed at Pine Knob Music Theatre Friday night with an electric performance as part of his 2023 spring tour. Hot off a two-night stand in Cleveland, String's sold-out ...

(Mass Appeal) – Based in New England, the Hilltown Ham Hocks are a modern folk band with old-time roots. The group strikes gold with tight harmonies and layered arrangements. Through their repertoire ...

Asheville bluegrass band Fireside Collective will be in the Wilmington area pulling double duty on Saturday, June 9. First, an early show at Burnt Mill Creek on Market Street as part of the ...

The biggest gig of bluegrass band leader Bob Paisley's 40-year career was probably performing at the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter in January 1977. The atmosphere will be much different when ...

The second annual Bloomington Bluegrass Fest will take place June 13 at Upland Brewing Co. in Bloomington, featuring nine ...