March 2026 Issue

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The Tradition

Duffy Boyd

By Carlos Plumley

A Treasure of Southern West Virginia I live three doors down from Duffy, and on quiet mornings…

The Artists

More Encounters with Bill Monroe

By Thomas Goldsmith

‘I know him, but he don’t know me’ Bill Monroe was properly regarded as the…

Della Mae and the Spirit of the Sisterhood

By Liz Ferrell

It’s a dreary January evening, but a quiet euphoria emanates from the four members of…

Olivia Jo

By Bill Conger

Who I Am Photos by Sierra Cochran Finding ourselves is a journey that can be…

Jacob Burleson

By Derek Halsey

Joins Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas for their 2026 Tour Photo by…

Paul Brewster

By Sandy Hatley

“One of the Best Tenor Singers in the Business” Paul Brewster grew up around music…

The Sound

Great Big Sound Production

By Sandy Hatley

David Chichester is a bluegrass sound engineer whose profession began as a hobby that evolved…

The Rich-R-Tone/Folk Start Story

By Dan Miller

Old Music Gets A New Life Discovering music that you have never heard before can be…

2026 Learn To Play Workshops & Camps

By Bluegrass Unlimited

Are you looking to attend a music camp or workshop this year?  Camps and workshops…

The Venue

The Bluegrass Journeymen Academy

By Mickey Abraham

Building Bridges Through Bluegrass Photos by Elliot Siff My journey began with a text from…