Gold Heart is a real treasure for the bluegrass community. Don’t take my word for it; judge for yourself by giving the group’s latest CD, My Sisters and Me, a listen.

First of all, the album on the Rural Rhythm label is just darn good bluegrass. It also shows the promise that bluegrass…

Arcadia, CA — Rural Rhythm Records will unveil the first single, “Always Have, Always Will” by Brandon Rickman next week on “Fresh Cuts and Key Tracks” serviced to radio stations. This fiery, captivating new single was co-written by Brandon Rickman and Chris Stapleton (The Steeldrivers). The song is enhanced by Brandon’s signature lead vocals, matched with the beautifully blended harmony vocals by Terry Eldridge (The Grascals), and incredible intro and reprise by fellow Rural Rhythm artist, Randy Kohrs on resonator guitar. Other musicians on the single include: Aaron McDaris (Rhonda Vincent & The Rage) on banjo, Jenee’ Fleenor (Terri Clark) on fiddle, and Brandon performing guitar, bass, mandolin.

Burlington, MA — Rounder Records has announced the June 16 release of “Destination Life,” the new album from Rhonda Vincent – the dynamic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter dubbed “the new queen of bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal. “Destination Life” is Rhonda’s first album featuring only The Rage – her stellar touring band – showing off a multitude of talents, musically and vocally; and raising the bluegrass bar to a higher level….

The rumors have been floating around for weeks, perhaps months. And half of the rumor became reality last week, when fiddle wiz Michael Cleveland announced that Rhonda Vincent’s guitar player, Darrell Webb, would be joining his band at the end of December.

Now, the other half of the rumor has been confirmed, by Rhonda Vincent herself, announcing Monday that veteran banjo player Kenny Ingram has departed her band, The Rage.

Here’s round 2 of the photo’s from the 2008 Franklin Music Festival that took place this last weekend (Sept 5-6). We’ll have more info and pictures coming later in the week.

Rhonda Vincent on stage at the 2008 Franklin Music Festival.
IIIrd Tyme Out’s Russell Moore on stage at the 2008 Franklin Music Festival.
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