Bill Monroe News and Photos

Alison Krauss & Union Station notch up eight International Bluegrass Award nominations

Sat, August 18 2012 12:10am - Source: Music-News.com

It was a great evening in Nashville for Alison Krauss and Union Station on Wednesday as they received eight nominations for the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards.

Lisa Marie Presley to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut on Aug. 21

Tue, August 14 2012 6:33pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The King's daughter Lisa Marie Presley is scheduled to make her debut on the Grand Ole Opry Tues., Aug. 21.

Mining the Audio Motherlode, Volume 171

Wed, June 13 2012 3:58pm - Source: WFMU's Beware of the Blog

Elza Soares is the guarantee of a great start of a new week.

"Ears Like a Cat" / Remembering Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson

Sat, June 09 2012 10:23pm - Source: WFMU's Beware of the Blog

Little Arthel, who lost his sight shortly after birth, had extraordinary skills at deciphering his world by sound, which led to his daddy saying that he had "Ears like a cat".

Banjo great Earl Scruggs passes at age 88

Thu, March 29 2012 2:37pm - Source: Death + Taxes

If you're a fan of the banjo, or perhaps you follow Steve Martin on Twitter , you may be aware that the great banjo artist Earl Scruggs passed away yesterday at age 88.

Tony Rice: The Bill Monroe Collection

Fri, March 16 2012 1:51am - Source: Hyperbolium

The centennial anniversary of Bill Monroe's birth has produced an outpouring of tributes (e.g., 1 2 3 4 5 ) from many of the musicians who've descended from the master's vision.

A Friday night post for the insomniac...

Sat, February 25 2012 4:37am - Source: MOG

The 13th Annual Southern Music Issue is here!

The Essentials: The 5 Best Marilyn Monroe Performances

Mon, November 21 2011 7:03pm - Source: The Playlist

Close to fifty years after to her premature passing at the age of 36, there are few stars, living or dead, who have the same effect that Marilyn Monroe continues to have.

Laurie Lewis – Skippin’ and Flyin’

Sat, October 22 2011 1:15am - Source: Twangville

That's the single word that best describes the latest release from Berkeley, CA-based songstress and multi-instrumentalist Laurie Lewis.

Laurie Lewis: Skippin’ and Flyin’ (MP3)

Wed, October 19 2011 4:31am - Source: Fiddlefreak

Today marks the release date of Skippin' and Flyin' from Laurie Lewis (Spruce and Maple Music).

Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers Win Top IBMA Honors

Fri, September 30 2011 1:57pm - Source: The Boot

During an evening filled with numerous references to Bill Monroe , who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on September 13 this year, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) handed out more than a dozen awards and inducted two veteran performers into its Hall of Fame at the 22nd annual IBMA Awards at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Thursday night (Sept. 29).

The Out Door: History in the Remaking

Wed, September 21 2011 5:44am - Source: Pitchfork Media

In this edition of The Out Door, we talk tradition and influence with former Cul de Sac bandleader and current solo guitar explorer Glenn Jones and, in a two-part conversation with Charalambides, discuss their new album and let them take us on a guided tour of their 20-year career.