Six train cars and six string bands performing on a moving train is the perfect classroom for anyone who wants to learn about bluegrass and its role in American roots music. That classroom is next ...

It was far from the first time something like this had happened. But maybe it was the last straw. In May 2021, a private music festival in Castle Rock needed to add female representation to its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jerry Garcia in in 1974, a year before the release of his groundbreaking bluegrass album with musicians like Peter Rowan. - Credit ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - “Fortunately, there are so many more women playing music, thanks to just educational opportunities for kids getting into bluegrass. There’s just a lot of girls empowered to play ...

There has been one guiding principle for bluegrass legend Del McCoury over his 50-plus years on stage and in the studio: variety. “Usually when I do a record, all I look for is variety," said McCoury, ...

— In these times of digitized, auto-tuned, effects-laden music, it can be almost shockingly different to hear people just singing and playing acoustic instruments. Look up Laurie Lewis’ video for her ...

BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) — Another Sunday “Bluegrass Jams” session took place at Johnson City Brewing’s Boones Creek location this week. These recurring events are open to the public and have ...

At 83, bluegrass legend Del McCoury is still going strong. The secret, he says, is to keep it fun. His Del McCoury Band will play The Burl on Friday. Provided Few things will restore faith in living ...

Sarcastically describing themselves as the Kelly Clarkson of bluegrass, the Water Tower Bucket Boys and the music they make clearly do not fit one particular genre. With a unique sound that can most ...