They are the hottest bluegrass/Americana band in New England, and in increasing demand all over the country during the summer ...

When he found himself living alone in the North Carolina woods, he returned to the piano, his first instrument, working through loss, grief, and the promise of new possibilities.

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.

One hundred years ago this week, the radio barn dance that came to be known as the Grand Ole Opry was first broadcast from ...

The Friends of the Island Parks will host the seventh annual Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to ...

November 21, 2025 . Becky Buller has been prominent in bluegrass circles for more than twenty years, moving from her Minn ...

The next Bluegrass at the Bird, hosted by Tennessee Woodpile at the Mockingbird Theater in Franklin, will take place on Nov 22, featuring Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers! The Mockingbird ...

A while back I was attending an iconic bluegrass artist’s concert with a friend. As the night neared its end, my buddy was getting a bit tired after a long run of slower tunes and declared, “OK, let’s ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Sometimes, inspiration comes from the most unexpected places. For Barbara Viniar, author of "Little Bird," a historical fiction novel set in 1910 New York City, inspiration came in the form of a ...

Bluegrass music has always been relevant in certain corners of the United States and the world. However, as of late, its mainstream appeal has expanded beyond its regular fan base. That can mainly be ...

“Although we speak, now, to each other in new ways / we can still meet here, I think. We always have.” My son hadn’t even been born when I started secretly writing him a birthday letter each year. As ...