On this day (October 29) in 1937, Sonny Osborne was born in Thousandsticks, Kentucky. After learning to play the banjo as a child, he formed a group with his brother, Bobby Osborne. Together, the ...

Punctuated by three-part vocal harmonies and banjo riffs that could hold their own next to the most technical of trash-metal guitar riffs, Austin’s Wood & Wire are arguably one of our region’s best ...

J.D. Crowe, a banjo player who helped define the instrument for generations of bluegrass fans, died Friday, his family announced on Facebook. “This morning at around 3 a.m,, our dad, JD Crowe, went ...

What: “Earl Scruggs & Friends,” the first new album in 17 years from the 77-year-old bluegrass banjo master. When: In stores Tuesday. Who: Scruggs, with sons Randy (who also produced the album) and ...

Whether you like the popular classics of Bob Dylan or want to get mellow with a mandolin medley or bust a move to some gutsy banjo riffs, the third annual Bluegrass and Folk Festival in Mukilteo is ...

We Banjo 3, which originated in Galway, Ireland, plays a fusion of traditional Irish, old-time and bluegrass music that has been dubbed “Celtgrass.” Members of the group have captured “All Ireland” ...

Greensky Bluegrass gave two career defining performances this weekend. On Saturday at the Ogden Theatre, the band performed its second of two sold out headlining sets that had the venue once again ...

Having played the Midwest bluegrass scene for more than a decade, Michigan blues-rockers Rootstand bring their energetic sound to Colorado for a spring tour that stops in the Valley this evening. The ...

Bill and the Belles can flat out sing. Early country music, spot-on harmonies and spectacular timing make this one of the best groups to come down the pike in a while. Presenting a show that ...