Bluegrass Now

We lost the great fiddler Kenny Baker one year ago today. Watch this video with Bill Monroe and enjoy his work once again: http://youtu.be/bpzoLAwZ-gs

Jerusalem Ridge Bill Monroe with Kenny Baker from Aly Bain's 1985 TV series "Down Home."

As we say so long to Andy Griffith, we must acknowledge his show's effect on the popularity of bluegrass. The Dillards (as the Darling family) were many people's first exposure to the music. For that, and many other reasons, Andy Griffith will always be an American icon. God bless you, Andy. http://youtu.be/xRsjszrf8xA

Andy Griffith - Doug's Tune The Darlings playing a signature song.

Okay, bluegrass fans! Who is the man in this picture?

Hope you enjoy this video we put together. It features highlights from Bean Blossom 2012 (and some fine fiddlin' from Michael Cleveland): http://youtu.be/gBQ5EmAGjd8

Bean Blossom 2012 A few highlights from Bill Monroe's 46th Annual Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, IN. (June 2012).

Another image from Bean Blossom 2012: J.D. Crowe signs a copy of his book, "Crowe on the Banjo: The Music of Life of J.D. Crowe." You can get your copy here: http://amzn.to/KJE08f

Check out our photos fresh from Bean Blossom 2012: http://on.fb.me/N6I8gY

Happy Daddy's Day! How are you helping dad celebrate today?

Aww yeah! Look at this one of Lester, Doc and Earl! Classic.

The girls from Della Mae at last weekend's DelFest. http://heyheydellamae.com/ (Photo by Roli Breitenecker)

A powerful image of the late Doc Watson.

We've lost another great one. Doc Watson passed away tonight at age 89. http://youtu.be/6VAbrnjdtYw Read more about Doc here: http://bluegrasstoday.com/42368/rip-doc-watson/

Doc Watson - Deep River Blues

Send your prayers out for Doc tonight: http://yhoo.it/JNo6Z9

NC folk musician Doc Watson critical after fall Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson was in critical condition Thursday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week.