"Bluegrass" Blogs & Blog Posts

There are only two episodes of Bongs and Banjos so far, but it's got a strong premise: a guy takes a hit of green grass then plays bluegrass.

Rench writes, "Relix magazine just premiered this live video of Gangstagrass (previoulsy), the pioneers of authentically mixed bluegrass and hip-hop. The energy crackles on this captivating stage performance. Can't decide which is hotter, the emcees...

The B&O Railroad are an interesting and captivating group, to say the least. They play original songs as well as traditional compositions heavily tinted by Appalachian Folk, American Folk and bluegrass. I have a great affinity for folk music of v...

I have to admit it took me a minute to grasp Faith In Jane's latest album, 'Rhythm Of Elevation'. But after two or three spins this release opened up and a beautiful gem presented itself to me. And I duly kicked my own ass for not getting it at first...

Don’t know what to get your music loving relatives this holiday season?  Does Uncle Joe listen to bluegrass while Aunt Esther prefers gypsy jazz?  And then there is your nephew Timmy,  He is into progressive electric guitar.  Th...

Friends and colleagues were bemused. Nashville?!, the word said with barely disguised incredulity, the query left unsaid. We had paid a fleeting visit in 1996, but had seen far too little as the bus tour of the South had us staying out of town. Havin...

On Thursday night Mr. Martin and his bluegrass band the Steep Canyon Rangers were named entertainer of the year at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards in Nashville, unseating three-time winners Dailey & Vincent.