Preserving The Tradition of Bluegrass Into The Future

Pisgah Banjo Company not only takes its name from a national forest in Appalachia but also sources the wood for its instruments from the...

Nearly 25 years since his death, songwriter/performer/banjoist/steamboat pilot John Hartford is thoughtfully and candidly remembered in a...

Bluegrass fans won’t have to fear the winter doldrums, at least not while talented artists like Sierra Hull are around. Releasing her...

As a prominent woman broadcaster in the country and bluegrass arena, Michelle Lee has made a name for herself over many years by bringing...

Two-time IBMA award winner Heather Berry Mabe has one of the most exceptional bluegrass voices today. Also a two-time SPBGMA female...

Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist. She was literally born into a world where...

Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Cindy Baucom was surrounded by music. “My dad played and made instruments.” And...

Spend time with Courtney Hartman, and the conversation turns to journeys and paths. The musical journey for this accomplished guitarist,...

Penni McDaniel with Carrie Hassler Penni McDaniel may not be in the spotlight, but she spends her time making sure her clients are...

Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Carrivick has discovered that it takes a strong woman to balance motherhood with being a touring...

Appalachian chefs have been making their mark on the national culinary scene, showcasing the region’s rich food traditions and unique...

Bluegrass, gospel, and country performer Kristen Leigh Bearfield has certainly made the rounds as a musician. The Zac Brown Band, Jimmy...

Pennsylvania-based Echo Valley has brought its blend of rock, bluegrass, Americana, folk and “grassicana” to venues across the U.S. At...

Although she is not a musician, Louise Price grew up listening to the music of Charlie Poole. “My father loved Charlie Poole’s music,”...

When a group of friends in Highland Park, New Jersey started an informal music project together, they had no idea they’d go from a living...

The best songwriting often reflects personal change. For neo-traditional Americana songwriter/singer/musician Kate Macleod, recent life...

As one of the more unique acts in the world of acoustic roots music, the Hillbilly Thomists use music infused with faith to relay their...

Credit- Ty Helbach Photography For Andy Hall, it’s all about the sustain. The sustaining property of his instrument--the dobro--is its...

The birthplaces of various foods often reflect the unique cultural, geographical and historical influences of a region, giving rise to...

photo by Todd Zimmer Imagine listening to musicians from around the world while sitting in a garden, a cave, a natural pool, or even a...

Appalachia is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional cuisine, farm-to-table experiences, and festivals celebrating...

As an old-time string band, The Down Hill Strugglers have been heavily influenced by old field recordings of the 1920s and 1930s, music...

From his home in Marion, Kentucky, Cutter Singleton feels blessed to be a part of something that’s just so special. At 17 years old, he...

photo by Mark J Smith Becca Stevens, a two-time Grammy nominee, solo artist, Broadway actress, and former David Crosby’s Lighthouse Band...