Tony Trischka is widely regarded as the consummate banjo artist and one of the most influential figures in the roots music world. For more than fifty years, his innovative stylings have inspired ...

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 ...

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” ...

Hirshfeld, who was born and raised in Newton and grew to have a large presence in Boston-area bluegrass, died unexpectedly in ...

Ryan Cavanaugh plays banjo as part of Bill Evans’ Soulgrass touring band. Bringing together jazz and bluegrass, and recommended to Evans by both John McLaughlin and Béla Fleck, Cavanaugh funnels ...

Kristin Scott Benson has flourished as the virtuoso banjo player in the Grascals, Dolly Parton’s former backing band and one of the most acclaimed groups in bluegrass music. They headline Saturday’s ...

Banjo master Bayla brings his bluegras band to the Balboa theater tomorrow. Following the release of a brand new album, he returns to his bluegras roots with my bluegras heart. The album brings home a ...

Friendsville, Tenn., resident Colyn Brown talks about the banjo player paintings he is turning into trading cards. The 42-piece set will include banjo players like J.D. Crowe, Ralph Stanley, Earl ...