The 2012 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival offers area songwriters entry into its annual songwriting contest. A crowd favorite, the songwriting contest showcases outstanding, but under-recognized, performing songwriters who represent the spirit and traditions of Appalachian culture. Gathering in the Gap will be held at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State ... »
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Unsigned Only Music Competition
Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has extended its deadline to enter until April 11, 2012. Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major record label, Unsigned Only’s goal is to find an... »
Norah Jones Goes Americana
Norah Jones has released “Happy Pills,” the lead single from her forthcoming Danger Mouse produced album Little Broken Hearts. Check out the lyric video here. The song—which is available today through all digital retail outlets and streaming services—is a... »
Ray Houser Music Scholarship
The Staunton Music Guild officially opened the application process for the newly established Ray Houser Scholarship on March 5. The scholarship fund was established in 2011 by... »
37 Years And Counting
“Thirty-five years in bluegrass—on the road, recording, teaching, volunteering—Greg Cahill is the Cal Ripken Jr. of bluegrass. This iron man is still going!” —Bluegrass Unlimited “One... »
Rockfish Nights With Wayne Henderson
The Rockfish Valley Community Center presents its spring concert fund-raiser, “Rockfish Nights” on Friday, March 16th at 7:30PM. We are proud to present award winning... »
NSAI Spring Training March 30 and 31
NSAI Spring Training (March 30 and 31, 2012) is a 2-day intensive seminar featuring powerhouse panels, educational seminars and a chance to pitch YOUR song to... »
Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Moves to Chesapeake VA
Cabin Fever Pickin’ Party moves to the Chesapeake Conference Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. This will be the new location for Cabin Fever 2012. Weekend of jams, hundreds of bluegrass musicians and... »
Dale Ann Bradley Female Vocalist Of The Year
Compass Record’s Dale Ann Bradley collected her fourth “Female Vocalist of the Year” award. Bradley just released Somewhere South of Crazy, praised by The Sunday edition... »
