Announcements

D'Addario Introduces NS Micro Tuner
D'Addario and Planet Waves is proud to announce the launch of the new NS Micro Tuner, the next iteration in its family of clip-on, headstock tuners.
July 8, 2013 - 1:45 pm

Earl Scruggs' Gibson RB-Granada Mastertone banjo will become part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Precious Jewels Display
Legendary musician Earl Scruggs' Gibson RB-Granada Mastertone banjo will become part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Precious Jewels display, museum officials announced today. This banjo, which was Scruggs' primary instrument and has never before been exhibited, will go on display July 12.
June 27, 2013 - 10:15 am

The Mandolin Store Named One Of Top 100 Music Stores
The Mandolin Store has received a designation as one of the Top 100 music instrument and product retailers in the world by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).
May 30, 2013 - 3:00 pm

Caterina Lichtenberg Accepting Students Through Sepember 15
Caterina Lichtenberg has announced she will be accepting a limited number of private students between May 14 and September 14, 2013 at which time she will be living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
May 13, 2013 - 9:30 am

Sam Bush Enters 2014 Kentucky Senate Race
CNN has announced a major shake-up in the 2014 Kentucky Senate race with newgrass legend Sam Bush announcing his candidacy for the position currently held by U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. The announcement was made on Wolf Blitzer's news program The Situation Room.
April 1, 2013 - 7:00 am

D'Addario Introduces Build A Pick Customization Site
D'Addario, the industry's leading music accessory manufacturer has announced the launch of the Planet Waves do-it-yourself guitar pick customizing website - www.BuildAPick.com.
February 13, 2013 - 11:00 am

Gruhn Guitars Announces New Store Location
Gruhn Guitars is pleased to announce its upcoming move to 2120 8th Avenue South in the up-and-coming Eighth Avenue South corridor. The company will begin renovations on the new space in early 2013 and plans to open in late spring.
December 26, 2012 - 7:00 pm

Musician's Workshop Launches Instant Access Web Site
Musician's Workshop has announced the launch of a new instant access web site that includes 43 mandolin instruction courses and over 400 individual songs. Individual songs from their courses can now be purchased similar to the experience of iTunes. Every course and individual song includes the video or audio plus a tablature booklet.
November 12, 2012 - 12:30 pm

Chris Thile Awarded MacArthur Foundation Grant
The MacArthur Foundation today named 23 new Fellows for 2012. Included in their prestigious lineup is mandolinist Chris Thile.
October 1, 2012 - 10:00 pm

Adam Steffey Accepting Skype Students
Eight-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year winning mandolinist Adam Steffey has announced he is accepting a limited number of students to participate in individualized mandolin lessons to be held over the internet via Skype.
September 25, 2012 - 1:30 pm

IBMA's Momentum Awards Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association's new Momentum Awards, designed to recognize promising new talent, will be presented during World of Bluegrass this week at the Nashville Convention Center.
September 24, 2012 - 9:30 am

Hoffee Announces New Carbon Fiber Mandolin Case
Hoffee, makers of instrument cases manufactured in the U.S. have announced the newest addition to their case line, their teardrop shaped Carbon Fiber Mandolin Case.
March 12, 2012 - 2:30 pm

NewFolkRadio.com Online Folk and Bluegrass Radio Station
NewFolkRadio.com is a new composite Internet radio station that has just announced its online launch. The station, based in Portland, Oregon, plays roots, traditional folk, new folk, and bluegrass 24/7 without subscription fees.
February 22, 2012 - 6:15 am

ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass Subscription Giveaway
The ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass and Mandolin Cafe are set to give away five (5) 3-month subscriptions to Mike Marshall's School of Mandolin during November. Giveaway registration will commence on the Mandolin Cafe Forum starting Tuesday, November 15 and winners will be selected on Wednesday, November 23.
November 6, 2011 - 5:00 pm

Join Sam Bush in the Studio
Join Grammy-winning recording artist Sam Bush in the studio in sunny Destin, Florida the weekend of December 9-11, 2011 and study record production at MPI: Music Producers Institute.
October 15, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Online Mandolin Instruction with Jesse Cobb
Jesse Cobb, formerly of the Infamous Stringdusters has announced he is accepting students for online mandolin lessons.
October 13, 2011 - 9:30 am

Montana Mandolin Society and PBS Special "Prohibition"
Directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick produced the documentary, and the music of Dennis White and The Montana Mandolin Society make appearances in "Prohibition," a 3-part, five and a half hour documentary film to premier on PBS stations October 2-4.
October 2, 2011 - 2:00 pm

Colorado Case Company Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Colorado Case Company will offer its product line of case covers in pink and donate 50% of their sales to fund national breast cancer research, prevention and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
October 2, 2011 - 8:15 am

Planet Waves NS Mini-Headstock Tuner
Designed in cooperation with renowned inventor Ned Steinberger, the NS Mini Headstock Tuner allows musicians to take advantage of an exceptionally low-profile design, highly-sensitive piezo pickup and super-bright back-lit display.
September 20, 2011 - 6:15 am

ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass Sponsors IBMA Awards
The ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass has announced its sponsorship of the the 22nd Annual International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee's historic Ryman Auditorium.
September 15, 2011 - 12:45 pm

Nominees Announced for 22nd Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards
Nominees were announced for the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Nashville, Tennessee's historic Ryman Auditorium.
August 17, 2011 - 7:45 pm

IBMA Fan Fest Celebrates Bill Monroe and Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass music's premier indoor festival is just around the corner and this year's event celebrates the 100th birthday of the late Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. Reserve your tickets now for IBMA's Bluegrass Fan Fest, scheduled for Sept. 30 - October 2, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
July 26, 2011 - 10:15 pm

"Finish the Film" Monroe Documentary Project Launched
The International Bluegrass Music Museum is in the final stages of completing a full-length documentary video about Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. To accomplish this goal, the Museum is reaching out to fans of bluegrass music and music lovers everywhere.
July 18, 2011 - 6:45 pm

The School of Mandolin with Mike Marshall
The ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass has formally announced the launch of their School of Mandolin with Mike Marshall, now accepting students.
June 24, 2011 - 12:15 pm

The ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass Set to Launch
The ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass is set to launch June 7 offering comprehensive beginner, intermediate and advanced two-way video lessons for mandolin, guitar, banjo, fiddle and bass combined with online chat, forums and exclusive interviews accessible 24/7.
June 10, 2011 - 6:45 am