Southwest Bluegrass Association Blog

December 2, 2008, Burlington, MA: Rounder announces Dan Tyminski Band's video "Wheels"

2008-12-10T20:52:00.000-08:00

The video is from his latest release which includes bandmates Adam Steffey, Barry Bales, Justin Moses, Ron Stewart and Tim Austin.

To view a sample go to: http://www.rounder.com/dantyminski/wheels/ To read more about this new release, go to: http://www.cybergrass.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5641

Jul. 22, 2008: Pinecastle Records announces a new marketing company offering free music publicity

2008-07-30T19:02:00.000-07:00

Before the doors open for business in September of 2008, MountainRidge is searching for one talented band to which they can offer their publicity services for FREE. Artists must submit a press kit and recording to be considered for this opportunity. Go to http://www.mountainridgemusic.com/for more information.

Disabled Bluegrass Musicians

2008-05-19T18:35:00.001-07:00

Yes, some of us know folks who have disabilities in the bluegrass community. Ernie Thacker is one who, due to a severed spinal cord, now sings and plays from a wheelchair. Injured two years ago in an driving accident, he has only recently returned to the stage. Click HERE to read more about his comeback.

50th Annual Grammy Awards

2008-02-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

The winner this year for "Best Album of the Year" was "The Bluegrass Diaries," Jim Lauderdale (Yep Roc Records). The other four nominees were "Cherryholms II Black and White," Cherryholmes (Skaggs Family Records), Lefty's Old Guitar," J.D. Crowe & the New South (Rounder), Scenechronized," Seldom Scene (Sugar Hill), Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular," Tony Trischka (Rounder).

Working Girl Blues: The Life and Music of Hazel Dickens

2008-01-22T12:39:00.000-08:00

The University of Illinois Press has announced another valuable book, Working Girl Blues: The Life and Music of Hazel Dickens. Working Girl Blues is the life story of singer and songwriter Hazel Dickens, the inspiring voice of a whole generation of women and workers. This latest book is another volume in the University of Illinois Press Music in American Life series. Click HERE to read more.