Bluegrass Music News--4.11.12

Hot on the trail of bluegrass Oregon City News Ask the five young people who make up the bluegrass band Wild Rose Trail how many bluegrass musicians it takes to change a light bulb, and the answer varies. Usually it goes like this: one to change the light bulb, and four to say that Bill Monroe ... See all stories on this topic » Oregon City News

ToDo ToDay: DC, Bluegrass Capital? Washington City Paper (blog) So, bluegrass fans, yes or no: Is DC really a bluegrass capital? The DC Music Salon says yes—it has been since the 1950s, mostly thanks to a few key groups like The Stoneman Family, The Bluegrass Champs, The Country Gentlemen, and The Seldom Scene. See all stories on this topic » Washington City Paper (blog)

Abigail Washburn returns to Merrimack Hall in Huntsville on Tuesday night The Huntsville Times - al.com Even though she never went looking for a music career, it found her against all odds when a record executive heard her jamming with friends in a hallway at the International Bluegrass Music Association in Louisville. He offered her a deal on the spot. See all stories on this topic » The Huntsville Times - al.com

Keller Williams' Mind is Anything but Idle College Times The multi-talented musician has tinkered with nearly every music genre from bluegrass to reggae, techno and even a children's album. The one-man band never stays put for long and is known for indulging his musical desires. Williams has put 17 albums ... See all stories on this topic »

Trampled by Turtles Go Slow and Steady CMT.com We all wanted to do something acoustic, so we kind of started delving into old bluegrass music and learning for fun. Then we played at coffee shops once in a while, but it was no big deal. Through that experience, we learned a lot of Bill Monroe and ... See all stories on this topic » CMT.com

Cracker Barrel's Exclusive Dolly Parton DVD/CD Debuts at #2 on Billboard's Top ... MarketWatch (press release) LEBANON, Tenn., Apr 11, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and country music superstar Dolly Parton are pleased to celebrate the #2 debut of the DVD/CD An Evening With...Dolly on Billboard's Top DVD Music Videos Chart (week ... See all stories on this topic »

El Portal Celebrates a Musical Spring Season GatewayToSedona.com This lively event will feature festival performances by world renowned Bluegrass artists, Evening Chamber Music at the Library, and a Bluegrass Master Class. Featured performers at the Festival include Grammy Award winning Bluegrass titans Tim O'Brien ... See all stories on this topic » GatewayToSedona.com

CD REVIEWS: The South Carolina Broadcasters, Yates Drew, The Ting Tings Charleston Post Courier After attending last weekend's successful first edition of the Charleston Bluegrass Festival, I have to say that the number of great Americana and bluegrass groups around the region is truly impressive. One of the more memorable acts that played Friday ... See all stories on this topic »

Preservation Hall Jazz Band w/ The Del McCoury Band at the Schermerhorn, 4/9 Nashville Scene In recent years, though, no Music City genre has launched more hybrid strains than bluegrass. Béla Fleck created the banjo concerto, while Yo-Yo Ma worked with local musicians to blend bluegrass with classical music in the Goat Rodeo Sessions. See all stories on this topic »