Directory

  • Blogroll

  • Bluegrass & Acoustic Artists

    • Aaron Ramsey

      The current mandolinist with Mountain Heart.

    • Blue Highway

      One of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass, Blue Highway excels at every facet of the music, from instrumental dexterity to impeccable vocal interplay to literate, powerful songwriting.

    • Blue Moon Rising

      Blue Moon Rising is a national touring band based out of East Tennessee who garnered international recognition with the release of their album, On the Rise.

    • Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press

      Official site of Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press

    • Cedar Hill

      Formed by it’s patriarch and mandolin player Frank Ray some 40 years ago, Cedar Hill is a traditional Bluegrass band made up of five accomplished musicians and singers who have stayed true to their Ozark roots.

    • Charlie Sizemore

      Sizemore spent almost 10 years as the lead singer for Ralph Stanley’s Clinch Mountain Boys before embarking on a solo career.

    • Claire Lynch

      Although Claire’s songwriting is an undeniable gift, it’s her “captivating”, “hillbilly angel” voice which has landed her spots on recordings from Linda Ronstadt to Dolly Parton and many in between.

    • Dan Paisley And The Southern Grass

      Online home of Dan Paisley And The Southern Grass

    • Dan Tyminski Band

      Dynamic on stage, down to earth off stage, Dan Tyminski has the voice, instrumental chops, and charisma to be counted among the most recognizable and popular male vocalists on today’s bluegrass and country music scenes.

    • Darrell Scott

      An A-list multi-instrumentalist who has performed on countless albums and has made a name for himself as one of Nashville’s best songwriters.

    • Daughters of Bluegrass

      Official online home of Daughters of Bluegrass

    • David Davis and the Warrior River Boys

      Carrying an Alabama family tradition, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys offer audiences a rare glimpse at the role of the frontman in American music.

    • Del McCoury Band

      A Bluegrass Boy from 1963-’64, Del McCoury, with the help of his son’s Ronnie and Robbie, has been the driving force behind one of the most popular and successful Bluegrass Bands in the business.

    • Detour

      Detour is a bluegrass band from Northern Michigan. Detour combines original contemporary bluegrass sounds along with great traditional favorites.

    • Donna Hughes

      Multi-talented singer/songwriter whose debut album “Gaining Wisdom” is garnering critical acclaim.

    • Donna Ulisse

      Donna was born in Hampton, Virginia and surrounded by a musical family. She made her first appearance singing at the tender age of three when she wandered onto the stage with a bluegrass band and broke out into “Take This Hammer”.

    • Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver

      Official band site with touring schedule, biographies, discography, newsletter, photo gallery and message board.

    • Dr. Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys

      As a recording artist, Dr. Ralph Stanley has performed on more than 170 albums, tapes, and CDs. Stanley’s also written many songs himself and with his brother, the late Carter Stanley.

    • Grasstowne

      Steve Gulley, Phil Ledbetter, Alan Bibey, Jason Davis and Jamey Booher

    • Hayes Productions

      A full-service graphic design, video production and recording studio catering to the Bluegrass market.

    • IIIrd Tyme Out

      Online home of 7 time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year IIIrd Tyme Out

    • Jesse McReynolds

      Best Known as a mandolin innovator and stylist. Created the intricate and hard to duplicate “cross-picking” and “split string” styles. His virtuosity is on a plane with Paganini’s impossible violin style. A member of the award-winning brother duo, Jim &a

    • John Cowan Band

      Bluegrass. Newgrass. Rock N’ Rollgrass. True innovators defy easy categorization and John Cowan is the ultimate innovator. His ability to move easily between music styles and blend and bend genres into creative new forms has made him one of the most signi

    • Karl Shiflett & Big Country

      Karl Shiflett and Big Country’s Official Web Site, Rebel Records recording artist Karl Shiflett & Big Country is an American Roots Music band taking the world by storm.

    • Larry Stephenson Band

      Larry Stephenson began his musical career while in his early teens when he and his father, Ed Stephenson formed Larry Stephenson & The New Grass in Larry’s hometown of King George, Virginia.

    • Lonesome County

      Lonesome County is a hard-drivin’ traditional bluegrass band that won the 2006 Renfro Valley Festival Band Contest and is based out of Pickney, MI near Ann Arbor

    • Lonesome River band

      Online Home for the Lonesome River Band

    • Mark Newton Band

      Mark Newton’s Album “Hillbilly Hemingway” won the 2007 IBMA Award for Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project.

    • Mountain Heart

      Online home for Mountain Heart

    • Pat Flynn

      Pat Flynn was a member of the groundbreaking and highly influential musical group New Grass Revival. During his tenure with New Grass Revival, “Frets” Magazine Frets magazine’s National Readers Poll voted Pat as “Best Acoustic Guitarist” for five consecut

    • Pine Mountain Railroad

      Bluegrass band based in Knoxville. Includes biographies and schedule of performances at Dollywood, other area locations, and nationally.

    • Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

      Online presence of Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

    • Rick Hayes

      Rick Hayes is a journeyman mandolinist who is currently playing with The Gibson Brothers and also runs Hayes Productions, a video, graphic design and recording studio servicing the Bluegrass market.

    • Ron Block

      Ron Block has been the spiritual touchstone of Alison Krauss and Union Station, contributing sterling musicianship on banjo, guitar and vocals.

    • Ronnie Bowman

      Ronnie Bowman has spent his entire life making music, a quality you can hear in his voice, songs, and recorded and live performances. From singing and playing as a youth with his family’s gospel group through his stints as a member of Lost & Found and

    • Sierra Hull

      Hull began playing mandolin at age eight, and quickly became noted on the national festival scene for her fluid, inventive picking – winning several mandolin and guitar championships in the process.

    • Special Consensus

      Special Consensus is a four person acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwest in the spring of 1975. The first band album was released in 1979 when the band began touring on a national basis.

    • Steep Canyon Rangers

      2006 Emerging Artist of the Year - International Bluegrass Music Association

    • Steve Kaufman

      Home of Steve Kaufman, the first Three-Time, National Championship Flatpicking Guitarist.

    • The Grascals

      The Grascal’s went from the IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the year in 2005 and by 2006, the group was took home the IBMA’s coveted Entertainer of the Year Award.

    • The James King Band

      Online home of The James King Band

    • The Seldom Scene

      The official web site of the world-famous, award-winning bluegrass band. Includes band bio, upcoming appearances and a tribute to the late John Duffey.

    • The Two Man Gentleman Band

      Hucksters and kazoo enthusiasts, The Two Man Gentlemen Band features fierce banjo playing, brilliantly clever lyrics and an old-timey Vaudeville style show with tin pan alley charm.

    • Tim Hensley

      Tim Hensley is a journeyman in every sense of the word: a man whose love of music led him from Cincinnati, Ohio to extended tenures with Ricky Skaggs, Patty Loveless and Kenny Chesney.

    • Tim O’Brien

      At this point in his career, nearly 30 years after moving to Colorado where he would form his landmark band, Hot Rize, repertoire is a major part of the Tim O’Brien story. For in addition to his own prolific and successful songwriting, this child of West

    • Tom T. Hall

      Official website of Tom T. Hall

    • Williams & Clark Expedition

      The official website of Williams and Clark Expidition

  • Bluegrass Festivals

    • Bean Blossom

      The official online home of the Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival and the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Brown County in Southern Indiana,

    • Franklin Music Festival

      Bluegrass festival in Franklin KY hosted by Williams and Clark Expedition bluegrass band.

    • Merlefest

      Huge Americana and Bluegrass oriented festival hosted by Doc Watson, on the campus of Wilksboro Community College, held in honor of Merle Watson.

    • Riverbend Bluegrass Festival

      Set on a South Georgia family farm, Riverbend Bluegrass Festival located 6 miles South of Ocilla, Georgia off U.S. 129 specializes in bluegrass music festivals.

  • Record Labels / Publishing

    • Acoustic Disc

      Founded in 1990 by mandolinist, composer, bandleader and producer extraordinaire David Grisman, Acoustic Disc is an independent record label dedicated to the preservation and integrity of acoustic music, musicians and instruments.

    • Blue Circle Records

      A coalition to further the growth and appreciation of bluegrass music.

    • CMH Records

      CMH Records remains dedicated to presenting the finest in Bluegrass and roots music, through re-issues of classic material by the greats and stellar recordings from new voices.

    • Compass Records

      Specializing in bluegrass, acoustic and world music, this eclectic label has a broad roster of traditional and contemporary artists.

    • Good Home Grown Music

      Tom T. and Miss Dixie Hall’s Publishing Online

    • Lamon Records

      Record Lable featuring Bluegrass, Americana and Gospel artists.

    • Lonesome Day Records

      Booneville, KY based record label specializing in Bluegrass music

    • McCoury Music

      In addition to releasing the Del McCoury Band’s CDs, McCoury Music also released Ronnie McCoury’s “Little Mo’ McCoury,” Merle Haggard’s “The Bluegrass Sessions” and Larry Sparks’ “The Last Suit You’ll Wear.”

    • Mountain Fever Records

      Mountain Fever Records, based in Willis, VA, is a small, record label with an inhouse recording studio that aims to help quality musicians find their audience.

    • Pinecastle Records

      Pinecastle Records was founded in 1990 in Orlando, Florida by Mr. Tom Riggs when he expanded his hobby of bluegrass into a full-time business. Riggs had professionally been involved in bluegrass music for over 30 years prior to starting Pinecastle Records

    • Rebel Records

      Rebel Records broad catalog spans more than three decades in bluegrass music.

    • Rounder Records

      America’s premier independent record label. From its early interest in rural American music (via fiddle, stringband, blues, and bluegrass recordings) to an expansive catalogue of more than 3,000 titles running the gamut from folk to world, soul to socas,

    • Rural Rhythm Records

      Rural Rhythm dedicates itself into preserving the works of legendary Bluegrass and Old-Timey music and is committed to bring you real authentic music of Rural America from yesterday and today!

    • Skaggs Family Records

      The official website of Skaggs Family Records featuring Ricky Skaggs, Cherryholmes, and Cadillac Sky.

    • Sugar Hill Records

      Bluegrass & Roots oriented record label started in 1978

  • Bluegrass Media Outlets

  • Promotion (PR) / Booking Agents

    • East Public Relations

      East Public Relations was founded in September 2005 by Kimberly Williams with a primary focus on tour press, fan database development and web site maintenance.

    • Hope River Entertainment

      Hope River Entertainment is a full service entertainment agency. We provide artist booking and limited publicity, album marketing, and management services for bluegrass and country clients.

    • Lotos Nile

      Lotos Nile is a media marketing company that develops unique marketing and publicity strategies to serve different styles and genres within the music industry.

  • Luthier / Instrument Repair

    • Bourgeois Guitars (Pantheon Guitars)

      Guitar Luthiers designing and building instruments of the highest quality and making Bourgeois guitars the best they can be.

    • C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.

      Produces acoustic music instruments including guitars. Includes information on products, services, artists, dealers, and tours of the factory and museum.

    • Marty Lanham - Nashville Guitar Company

      Through the years, some of the world’s most sought after instruments have come through Marty Lanham’s studio for restoration — pre-War Martin flat tops, Gibson Lloyd Loar F-5’s and recently, the super-rare 1903 10-string Martin harp guitar.

  • Instrument Dealers

  • Bluegrass Organizations & Associations

    • Boston Bluegrass Union

      The Boston Bluegrass Union is a all-volunteer New England-based bluegrass music association promoting and supporting bluegrass festivals, concerts, jams and bluegrass music education throughout the Northeast.

    • International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)

      Online home of the IBMA whose mission is: Working together for high standards of professionalism, a greater appreciation for our music, and the success of the worldwide bluegrass community.

  • Recording Studios

    • Hayes Productions

      A full-service graphic design, video production and recording studio catering to the Bluegrass market.

    • J & V Audio

      One stop shop for all of your bluegrass music recording ,mixing ,mastering And CD duplication needs in Camden, West Virginia

    • Mountain Fever Records

      Mountain Fever Records, based in Willis, VA, is a small, record label with an inhouse recording studio that aims to help quality musicians find their audience.

  • Educational

    • Acoustic Kamp - Steve Kaufman

      One of the best organized, educationally beneficial, camaraderie based workshop Kamps available. Drawing people come from all over the world to share this experience.

    • Banjo Hangout

      The Banjo Hangout–a banjo player’s resource for everything banjo related, including lessons, tablature, and links to other banjo and bluegrass websites.

    • Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

      The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has been the home of America’s music since 1967. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, a regular menu of live performances and more.

    • International Bluegrass Music Museum

      The mission of the International Bluegrass Music Museum is to develop and maintain an environment in which people of all ages can discover the richness of bluegrass music through an exciting and educational experience.

  • Bluegrass Related Sites

    • Banjo Hangout

      The Banjo Hangout–a banjo player’s resource for everything banjo related, including lessons, tablature, and links to other banjo and bluegrass websites.


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