Music Maker Relief Foundation has informed us that Bluesman Adolphus Bell is back in his home, mending after a two year battle with cancer. His doctors’ are expressing optimism, and believe that Bell can beat cancer. The one-man-band is eagerly … Continue reading →
In early 2012, the award-winning dobroist, Andy Hall, will begin offering lessons as part of ArtistWorks’ Academy of Bluegrass. The lessons will be offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level, in order to encourage people of all skill sets … Continue reading →
THE PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL turns the Big 5-0 this year and they have a lot to brag about. This beloved event is the longest continuously-running festival of its kind in North America and will celebrate its Golden Anniversary on August … Continue reading →
For our readers in the Maryland area this weekend: Common Ground on the Hill will present for the first time the Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention, a Maryland tradition since 1972, at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD on … Continue reading →
As previously noted, bluegrass musician Uncle Phil, aka Phil Leadbetter, is seeking help to battle Hodgkins Lymphoma. A benefit show was held at the Dumplin Family Farms RV Camp, Kodak, TN on Saturday, June 4th. The show featured distinguished performers, … Continue reading →
The Texas Commission of the Arts (TCA) has announced the Texas State Legislature has appointed Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett as the Texas State Musician. Lovett has previously been awarded with the Americana Music Association’s Trailblazer award, the Texas film … Continue reading →
The Indie Acoustic Project announced the winners of its Best CDs of 2010 awards. Congrats to the awards winners, who were chosen from among three finalists in each of 12 categories. They are the Chapin Sisters (Acoustic Ensemble); Fruition (Americana); … Continue reading →
New York, NY – The entire Nashville community is facing devastating financial, property, and personal losses following the disastrous flooding in the region this past weekend. Many musicians in the area have suffered significant damage to their instruments, recording studios, … Continue reading →
Whenever I’m asked to name my favorite folk festival, and that happens pretty often, there are many great events that spring to mind … but the one that tops the list for me as consistently excellent, and so in tune … Continue reading →
From Greentrax Records: On Monday 1 February, 2010, in London DICK GAUGHAN was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ceremony. Dick received his award from Neil Finn of the band Crowded House who … Continue reading →