Archive for August 28th, 2008

Audie Blaylock & Rural Rhythm sign on the “Redline”

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
August 28, 2008

Audie Blaylock Courtesy AudieBlaylock.com.
Nashville, Tenn — Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce they will release a brand new album by Audie Blaylock & Redline early 2009. The new CD will include the chart single, Lonesome Weary Heart, currently appearing on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles Chart and debuting this month on XM Bluegrass [...]

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Uncle Pen Days Bluegrass Festival & Hall of Fame induction happens Sept. 24-27

Category: Festival News

By Travis Tackett
August 28, 2008

Bean Blossom, IN — The 34th Annual Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival will be held September 24-27, 2008 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music Park & Campground in Brown County, Indiana. The 4-day event includes a stellar line-up of over 25 bluegrass bands, instrument and vocal workshops, jam sessions, [...]

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MVD Visual releases Bill Monroe DVD featuring interviews & musical performances

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
August 28, 2008

“Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music” is the latest DVD release from MVD Visual.
No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass.
MVD Visual has added to that legacy by releasing a DVD entitled “Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music.” The DVD, produced by Steve Gebhardt, features interviews [...]

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IBMA announces performance lineup for World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
August 28, 2008

2008 IBMA World of Bluegrass
The International Bluegrass Music Association is packing a whirlwind of events into its annual World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest, set for Sept. 29 through Oct. 5 in Nashville, Tenn.
The convention will be headquartered at the Renaissance Hotel, but the convention’s highlight — IBMA’s annual awards show — will take place [...]

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