Country Standard Time is reporting that Bluegrass Now, one of the leading Bluegrass Magazines on the market will cease publication of the printed version of the magazine after the April issue.

Bluegrass Now will move completely to an online digital format, bringing the same quality content that was presented in the printed version. The move online will also alllow the publicaiton to expand it’s offering into the realm of multi-media content including audio and video.

“It was a hard decision to make. We’ve worked on this literally for two years. I’ve had (talks with) a group of publishers for the past two years literally from coast to coast. They’re experiencing many of the same kind of concerns that I was.”

“Although this decision was initially quite difficult for a retired academic who has lived by the printed word for more than half a century, I am truly excited about being in the vanguard of multimedia publishing in the bluegrass community.Wayne Bledsoe, via Country Standard Time

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Cadillac Sky

If you didn’t catch it on TV, CMT has the latest “Unplugged at Studio 330″ with Cadillac Sky available online. Performances include “Born Lonesome,” “You Again,” Homesick Angel” and “Basket Case.”

The show also features several interview clips with the members of Cadillac Sky.

Cadillac Sky is comprised of: Brian Simpson (Mandolin, Vocal), Matt Menefee (Banjo), Mike Jump (Guitar), Ross Holmes (Fiddle, Vocal) and Andy Moritz (bass).

The groups latest CD is “Blind Man Walking” released on the Skaggs Family Records label.

Cadillac Sky on the Road

• Mar. 20 - Rhythm & Brews - Chattanooga, TN
• Mar. 21 - Hawkinsville Opera House - Hawkinsville, GA
• Apr. 4 - Florida State Bluegrass Festival - Perry, FL
• Apr. 5 - Florida State Bluegrass Festival - Perry, FL
• Apr. 12 - FarmFest - Farmington, NC

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Karl Shiflett onstage at Bean Blossom, 2005. Photo by Travis Tackett

Infamous Stringdusters making rounds in Cali.

The Infamous Stringdusters, representing a new generation of bluegrass musicians, will be making their way around California this coming week performing shows from Del Mar to Tuolumne, alphabetically speaking.

With Andy Hall on Resonator Guitar, Travis Book on bass, Chris Pandolfi on banjo, Jesse Cobb on mandolin, Jeremy Garrett on fiddle and Andy Falco on guitar, the band pulls together skill and experience well beyond their years. For more information visit the Stringdusters online.

• Mar 14 @ 8:30 pm Black Oak Casino-Willow Creek - Tuolumne, CA
• Mar 15 @ 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church - Mountain View, CA
• Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm Blue Goose - Loomis, CA
• Mar 17 @ 9:30 pm Sawtooth Ridge Cafe - Tahoe City, CA
• Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm Temple Beth Tikvah - Fullerton, CA
• Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm Del Mar Powerhouse - Del Mar, CA
• Mar 22 @ 8:00 pm Lobrero Theatre - Santa Barbara, CA

Karl Shiflett and Big Country heading to “Big Cheese” Country

Karl Shiflett and Company make a trip to the land of the “Cheeseheads” on the 29th of this month. Playing a 6:00 PM show including a chicken and rib country-style dinner at Branson North, Riverside Ballroom in Greenbay, WI. Tickets are $35.00 per person. More information can be had by calling 920-864-2345. The Riverside Ballroom is located at 1560 Main St. Green Bay, WI 54302.

The Marksmen take aim in north Texas this weekend

The Marksmen will be performing 3 gospel shows in north Texas this week at the following locations:

• Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm Municipal Auditorium - Greenville, TX
• Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm Cleburne High School Performing Arts Center - Cleburne, TX
• Mar 16 @ 10:45 am Walnut Creek Baptist Church - Azle, TX

Glenwood, IA Bluegrass Jam

The Glenwood, IA Bluegrass Jam session takes place every other Tuesday evening. The next one happens Tuesday, March 18 at the Glenwood Senior Center (107 Vine St.) next to the Sheriff’s office on the northeast corner of the city square. The jam starts at 7:00pm with a suggested donation of $2.00. For more information contact Earl & Ruth Smith by phone (721) 622-8466 or (402) 981-7462.

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