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Listen: Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck Share New Album 'The Fiddle and the Drum'
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026

5x Grammy-winner and Tony Award nominee (Carousel) Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck have unveiled their new collaborative album, The Fiddle and the Drum. Listen to it now.

NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL to Return With Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes & More in NJ
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026

The North to Shore Festival will return to Newark, Asbury Park, and the Shore region with a lineup including Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss, Sublime, and local NJ performers across multiple venues.

Listen: Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck Release New Single 'My Epitaph'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck have unveiled “My Epitaph,” the second single from their forthcoming collaboration album The Fiddle and the Drum. Listen to the new single now.

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck Teaming Up for Collaborative Bluegrass Album
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026

Celebrated soprano Renée Fleming and Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck have announced The Fiddle and the Drum, a collaborative album celebrating Appalachian bluegrass and folk music.

The Avett Brothers Among Headliners at the 2026 Earl Scruggs Music Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026

The Avett Brothers, creators of the Broadway musical Swept Away, will headline the 2026 Earl Scruggs Music Festival alongside jamgrass ensemble Greensky Bluegrass, and Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart. 

Allen Center in Newton to Host Scottish Celtic Music Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The Allen Center in Newton will present two Scottish Celtic music events, showcasing traditional performances. These cultural events aim to entertain and educate audiences about Scottish heritage.

O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? Soundtrack to Be Honored at Grand Ole Opry Event
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

The Grand Ole Opry will host a 25th anniversary celebration for the 8x Platinum O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack on Sat. February 28. The special Opry show will feature artists from the original soundtrack, including Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, and more.

Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters and More Join MERLEFEST 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

MerleFest, presented by Window World, has added Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Joy Oladokun, Maggie Rose, The Castellows, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, and more to its 2026 lineup.

Alison Krauss & Union Station To Bring ARCADIA 2026 Tour To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

​27-time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss' Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas “ARCADIA 2025 Tour” will return in 2026, with a stop at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas.

Alison Krauss & Union Station's 2026 Tour To Visit Hershey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas, will bring their 2026 “Arcadia” tour to Hershey Theatre. Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential acts in bluegrass and roots music. 

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts Celebrates 50 Years With Concert By Alison Krauss and Union Station
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

In the fall of 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors to the public with an inaugural concert by the “King of the Road” himself, Roger Miller. Now, 50 years later, another Americana legend will commemorate the center’s golden anniversary.

Alison Krauss & More Join Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Headlining this year’s Earl Scruggs Music Festival is Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, joined by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Watchhouse, The Wood Brothers, The War And Treaty, The Earls of Leicester, Sierra Hull, and many more.

Celtic Connections to shine bright this winter as 2025 programme unveiled
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 15, 2024

The premiere winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 16 January to Sunday 2 February, eclipsing dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances, unique showcases and one-off collaborations.

Bob Malone and Band Come to The Cutting Room Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

Keyboardist/Composer Bob Malone and Band will return to New York City on September 10th to bring back his explosive, foot-stomping show to iconic venue The Cutting Room, 44 East 32nd Street.

The String Cheese Incident Unveils Themes for 2024 Red Rocks Weekend Run
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2024

The String Cheese Incident is thrilled to unveil the special theme for this year’s weekend at Red Rocks. 2024 is a full-year celebration of the band’s 30-year history. This year, over the course of their annual 3-night run at Red Rocks, they will showcase and celebrate 3 different geographical locations that have had influence on the band’s musical journey over the last 3 decades; The New Orleans Incident, The Colorado Incident and The Nashville Incident.

MerleFest Concludes 2024 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

MerleFest concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with its ‘Traditional Plus' celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC.

Center Stage Concert Series to Return to Earl Scruggs Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC will resume celebrations with the return of its annual Center Stage Concert Series. Commencing Thursday, March 21. Learn more about the series!

Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop'
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Review: TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 5, 2024

Celebrating the rich traditions connecting Scotland, Ireland and the US, and a regular Celtic Connections highlight, our Transatlantic Sessions feature an outstanding line-up of artists, as great guest musicians and a celebrated house band explore shared roots through original material and age-old songs.

Earl Scruggs Center to Present REMEMBERING EARL Benefit Featuring Travelin' McCourys, Tony Trischka, Jerry Douglas, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

With its 10th anniversary approaching, the Earl Scruggs Center will present the return of its annual Remembering Earl benefit concert at Malcolm Brown Auditorium in Shelby, NC.