On this day (December 9) in 1979, all-star fiddle player Tommy Jackson died at the age of 53. He was one of the first session fiddlers in Nashville. As a result, he was a member of the city’s first “A ...

Let’s get your car road-trip ready for the holidays. Small enough to fit in your glove box. You’ll be glad to have it if that tire pressure light turns on. No more cracked seats: A dab of leather ...

Marlinton will echo with the sound of Appalachian strings Saturday, September 27, as the Hammons Family, Fiddle and Banjo Contest and World-Class Jam takes over the town. A highlight of the Roadkill ...

“Easy’s Waltz,” Nic Pizzolatto’s feature directorial debut, is the type of baffling misfire that leaves you questioning the judgment and talent of all involved. Because nothing, not the writing, ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden campus is bursting with music as Centrum’s Fiddle Tunes has taken the campus over. On Wednesday, every corner of many of the campus’ historic buildings was filled up with ...

Back in the day, before the technological advancements that brought us DAWs, a working knowledge of music theory was a necessity for music-making. Now, due to major innovations in the creative tools ...

The Ten Pound Fiddle, a folk music organization in Lansing, Michigan, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The organization's longevity is attributed to its dedicated volunteers, strong financial ...

There’s no denying “Happy Birthday” is one of the most universal songs period, but for such a simple tune, it has a rather complicated history. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story! US tells Americans ...

There’s no denying “Happy Birthday” is one of the most universal songs period, but for such a simple tune, it has a rather complicated history. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story! Key takeaways from ...

John Hartford was a master of the fiddle and banjo. At the same time, his deep connection to the lore of the Mississippi River, witty lyrics, and instantly recognizable vocal style helped to make him ...