By JEMMedia
September 13, 2011
Nashville, Tenn., — To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Bill Monroe, the “father” of bluegrass, and as an informal kick off to IBMA’s “World of Bluegrass” week in Nashville, September 26 – October 2, The Del McCoury Band and special guests will perform on the grounds of the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, September 27 from noon until 2 p.m. Central.
The free outdoor bluegrass concert, open to the public, is hosted by the Foundation for Bluegrass Music,…
By BluegrassJournal
July 25, 2011
Bluegrass legends The Del McCoury Band and New Orleans music giants, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, recently joined forces for the album American Legacies. This one of a kind collaboration between two bands that represents the rich catalog of American music was released on April 12th and has already gotten plenty of attention for its remarkable combination of traditions. Whether they’re tackling a decades-old standard or a new composition, these two groups bring fierce musicianship…
By McCoury Music
February 24, 2011
Nasvhville, Tenn., — Nashville and much of the Southeast has experienced 70 degree weather this past week, making us all think about the summer festival season, and reminding us that the 4th Annual DelFest will be here before we know it. So make your plans now while you can still get discount tickets.
Four day adult passes to the festival, held in Cumberland, MD…
By The Greenroom
October 14, 2010
Nashville, Tenn., — Country music maverick Dierks Bentley will take New York City “Up On The Ridge” with four sold out nights of his first-ever residency and a performance on Live! with Regis and Kelly airing, Oct. 21 (check local listings for times and affiliates) where he’ll perform his latest single “Draw Me A Map.”
Each consecutive night of the intimate residency beginning Oct. 18 will showcase a different aspect of Bentley’s award-winning career in four different venues…
By Lotos Nile Media
September 17, 2010
Nashville, Tenn. – The bluegrass world is set to gather on September 30 for the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Awards, recognizing the year’s most outstanding accomplishments in 17 categories and honoring two pioneers for their groundbreaking influence. The star-studded evening will feature a stellar cast of performers and exciting collaborations to delight audiences and celebrate bluegrass worldwide.
Fans can look forward to a dozen performances including reigning Entertainers of the Year Dailey & Vincent; the father of newgrass Sam Bush; bluegrass songbird Claire Lynch; powerhouse vocalist Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out; the legendary Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and nine-time Entertainers of the Year, The Del McCoury Band.
That alone could satisfy the appetite of even the hungriest of fans…