Now in its fifth year and previously billed as “Pickin’ at the Paramount,” the Bluegrass All-Star Jam will feature some of the genre’s best artists for two shows on January 30 including an afternoon matinee at 2:30 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. This performance will be the first in the new series presented by Birthplace of Country Music Alliance…

“The Other Side of Towne,” Grasstowne’s cleverly named new CD, is a testament to long-time friendship and musical alliances. Dobro player Phil Leadbetter, mandolinist Alan Bibey and soulful singer and guitarist Steve Gulley have played music together since they were youngin’s in the bluegrass business….

Nashville, Tenn., — Nashville’s bluegrass super-group, Mashville Brigade, will be available for select road dates beginning in 2010. On the road dates, the legendary Terry Baucom will be stepping in for Mashville co-founder Aaron McDaris on banjo, due to Aaron’s busy touring schedule with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage….

Nashville, Tenn., — Leadership Artists, LLC and DAddario & Company, Inc. are presenting veteran bluegrass group Mountain Heart in an all-star jam in celebration of the group’s 10th Anniversary during the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Convention. Mountain Heart & Friends: A 10th Anniversary Celebration all-star jam will happen on Wednesday, September 30, 2009…

Pickin’: A Bluegrass All Star Jam has picked up another January tour date.

The group of A-team jammers will perform a three-hour concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, at the Stillwater Community Center in Stillwater, Okla.

In addition, three of the touring musicians will give workshops from 3 to 5:30 p.m. that day.