The CaveFest in Pelham, TN has announced their daily lineups. It’s a short drive from Nashville and tickets start at only $99, general admission and include entry for both days with camping included. Late night jams will be hosted by pickin’ quartet Airshow on Saturday and Sunday in the cave. …
Read More »ROAD TRIP! The Caverns Announce First Ever CaveFest
On October 8th and 9th, incredible music and breathtaking caves come together to create the first-ever CaveFest. The Caverns will present its own curated festival featuring headlining acts Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Infamous Stringdusters, and Yonder Mountain String Band and artist in residence Lindsay Lou plus many more. In addition, …
Read More »Béla Fleck Scores First Bluegrass #1 In 20 Years
My Bluegrass Heart, Béla Fleck’s first bluegrass album in over 20 years, has debuted at #1 on the Bluegrass Album Chart and #3 on the American / Folk Album Chart. Give it a listen here, and watch a live performance of “Round Rock,” featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, …
Read More »Béla Fleck To Release First Bluegrass Album In 20 years
“They nearly always come back,” says Béla Fleck. “All the people that leave bluegrass. I had a strong feeling that I’d be coming back as well.” My Bluegrass Heart, out September 10, 2021 on Renew Records / BMG, is that return the 15-time Grammy winner is talking about – the …
Read More »New Grass Revival To Be Inducted Into hall Of Fame
The wildly influential progressive acoustic group New Grass Revival will be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Fame during the organization’s virtual “World of Bluegrass” celebration, September 28-Oct. 3, 2020. It’s quite an honor, considering that during the band’s early days, mandolinist extraordinaire and original member Sam …
Read More »John Hartford Tribute Album Drops June 26th
On June 26th, LoHi Records will release a very special album celebrating the life and lasting legacy of a true American original with On The Road: A Tribute To John Hartford. The collection brings together a diverse group of artists who represent a portion of those who grew from the …
Read More »3rd Annual “For Pete’s Sake” Benefit Set For January 19
On January 19, the City Winery Nashville will play host to “For Pete’s Sake,” a concert event benefitting The Pete Huttlinger Fund for Adult Congenital Cardiac Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. On hand to perform and honor their friend, guitarist Pete Huttlinger, will be John Oates, Jack Pearson, Phil …
Read More »Road Trip! More Artists Announced For Romp
Celebrating its 16th year, ROMP Festival will return to Owensboro Kentucky’s Yellow Creek Park. Headlining the second wave of announced artists are Sam Bush, Della Mae, Rumpke Mountain Boys, and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. Additional artists include Celtic favorite JigJam, roots music orchestra The Dustbowl Revival, and bluegrass favorite Chatham …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Del McCoury’s 80th Birthday
The Grand Ole Opry honored Opry member and beloved bluegrass legend Del McCoury in celebration of his 80th birthday with a special “Grand Del Opry”show last night. McCoury, who turned 80 on February 1, was joined on stage by members of his award-winning Del McCoury Band plus friends including Dierks Bentley, …
Read More »Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story Premieres At HOF
Last night, the stirring biographical documentary, Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story, premiered at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The film tells the story of Michael Cleveland, an iconic and sought-after fiddle player who has overcome great personal hardship to become one of Bluegrass music’s most revered instrumentalists. …
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