Preserving The Tradition of Bluegrass Into The Future

Almost two decades ago, four men who love playing bluegrass music came together to compete in the RockyGrass Music Competition. This...

Some foods simply taste better when crafted in the seasoned hands of local church ladies. Whether chocolate-covered eggs filled with...

If you’ve ever seen the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band perform live, you surely know what it feels like to grin from ear to ear. The talent...

Cristina Vane: From Rock to Ole Time by Kara Martinez Bachman Cristina Vane plays clawhammer banjo, but she has as much old time in her...

Hillary Klug is well-rounded and multifaceted, like the most interesting of gems. Not only does she play the fiddle, but she also sings...

Women Chefs Blazing Paths in Appalachia by Candace Nelson Women chefs across Appalachia preserve and elevate regional cuisine through...

Amelia Brown: Bluegrass From Head to Toe From a very early age, Amelia Brown loved the experience of playing bluegrass music. At six...

Molly Tuttle is on fire. It wasn't that long ago that Molly won the 2016 IBMA Momentum Award for up-and-coming artists and the...

Kathy “Sully” Roddy loves and deeply appreciates all music genres, but her passion is Americana, roots, country, and bluegrass. Born and...

Where Her Heart Lies ... As the first woman ever featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, guitarist, singer, and songwriter...

"Winters are Long ...But So Are the Memories" by Susan Marquez Irene Kelley has established herself as a singer-songwriter in Nashville....

Moving the Conversation Forward by Shelby Campbell Berry A certain kind of person makes a lasting impact on the world they leave behind,...

Gift-giving is a special kind of art. A thoughtful gift - whether material or experiential - can mean a lot to both the gifter and the...

At one time, washday meant pulling out your trusted washboard and scrubbing clothes on the ridges before rinsing and hanging them to dry....

Nathan Gates was born into the world of Gospel bluegrass. As one of seven children of the Gates Family band, Nathan traveled in a...

It seems the circle will remain unbroken, as a musician (and now writer) John McEuen, a founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,...

When everything stopped in the spring of 2020, musicians found a way to play their music, write new songs, and learn new instruments...

From as early as she can remember, California native Jenni Charles listened to bluegrass and country music while performing with her...

These days, making a living in the music industry can be a challenge, especially for songwriters and composers. Thankfully, there has...

Music and food travel hand-in-hand. While bluegrass influences make their way into events and gatherings on the opposite side of the...

Many communities across Appalachia unite over a celebration of local foods in the form of fairs and festivals. These annual events often...

When choosing a name for their bluegrass band, banjo player Kalle Tuovinen and his bandmates, Johannes Oksanen on mandolin, Benjamin...

Max Wareham is a banjo player. He is also a master researcher, interviewer, and author. His first book, Rudy Lyle, The Unsung Hero of the...

Celebrating 25 years as a bluegrass band next year, Higher Ground Bluegrass is a group we rarely see in music today. Founded in 1998 by...