SPBGMA Celebrates Fifty Years of Bluegrass

Nancy PoseyJan 29, 2025January 29, 20250

The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in American is a mouthful; most folks just call it SPBGMA (pronounced SPIG-ma). January 23–26 marked the 50th anniversary of the annual convention, held at the Music City Sheraton in Nashville. All it takes to immerse oneself in the experience is walking...

HALESTORM’S LZZY AND JOE: THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS

Britt BossertJan 17, 2025January 11, 20260

HALESTORM’S LZZY AND JOE: THE LIVING ROOM SESSIONS Halestorm’s Lzzy & Joe brought the acoustic The Living Room Sessions Tour to The Signal in Chattanooga, TN on January 16, 2025. This special intimate performance literally made the crowd feel like they were just hanging out in Lzzy & Joe’s living...

Becky Buller’s Single “Reach” Kicks off the New Year

Nancy PoseyJan 3, 2025January 3, 20250

As all the “Best of 2024” lists are making the rounds, on January 4, Becky Buller released what could be the ideal theme song for anyone looking forward toward 2025. On the heels of her Jubilee song cycle, in which Buller opened up with her personal struggles with depression, she...

King of the Monstours Rocks Nashville

Alma ReedDec 21, 2024December 22, 20240

Friday night, Brooklyn Bowl Nashville came alive with the sounds of Zakk Sabbath, Zoso, and The Iron Maidens, delivering a thrilling homage to rock and metal’s greatest legends. Friday night at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville was a heavy metal fan’s dream, packed with rockers of all ages (well, 18+). The venue was...

Oxford American Music Issue Explores Memphis

Nancy PoseyDec 19, 2024December 22, 20240

Since Oxford American began publishing more than a quarter of a century ago, the magazine has undergone a number of changes—including new leadership and relocation from Oxford, Mississippi, to Little Rock, Arkansas. One aspect that has not changed is the publication’s commitment to good writing, showcased this month in Volume...

MERLEFEST 2025 ADDS TO LINEUP

Nancy PoseyDec 12, 2024December 25, 20240

With an already-stellar lineup in place, the organizers of MerleFest announced additional artists. I’m with Her, the trio composed of Sarah Jarosz, Aiofe O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins, will perform on Friday, along with William Prince, The Cleverlys, and Tami Neilson. On Saturday, the Steel Wheels and John McEuen and the...

MerleFest Announces Initial Lineup and Return of the Late Night Jam

Nancy PoseyNov 12, 2024November 12, 20240

November 12, 2024 (Wilkesboro, NC) The initial 2025 lineup for the 37th annual MerleFest, set for April 24–27, was announced today, with the return of some favorite North Carolina-based groups, including The Avett Brothers and Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange). This year’s lineup also includes the legendary singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt, IBMA...

Tony Trischka’s ‘Earl Jam’ Gets Grammy Nomination

Nancy PoseyNov 11, 2024November 11, 20240

This year has been good to Tony Trischka, but not without major effort on his part. With his own place solidly secured in the world of bluegrass banjo, Trischka has taken on a labor of love honoring one of his banjo heroes Earl Scruggs. With the release of Earl Jam,...

Creed’s Are You Ready? Tour Brings a Sold-Out Night to Nashville

Alma ReedNov 11, 20240

[gallery columns=”1″ size=”full” type=”single-slider” ids=”33346″] Creed’s Are You Ready? Tour returned to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a sold-out show on a crisp evening, reaffirming why their music continues to captivate fans nearly 30 years after their debut. Fresh off a successful August performance in the same city, Creed’s ability to...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Closes Farewell Tour at The Mother Church

Nancy PoseyNov 9, 2024November 10, 20240

By the time most bands have been touring more than 50 years, their concerts are more like tributes shows with sometimes only one token original member. Not so for Nitty Gritty Dirty Band, who just closed out “All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour” with two shows at Nashville’s historic...

Machine Gun Kelly Brings Lost Americana to the Nashville

Folk Alliance International Welcomes First-Time and Veteran Attendees.

John McEuen Celebrates his 80th @ Harken Hall