[weaver_youtube C9OqjW03QLs rel=0] This is the story of two Americans, living in Germany, who started a band. Andrew Morris, a talented flat-picker, grew up in Kosciusko County. Julie Bates is a Kansas City girl who knows her way around a fiddle. The two were bright students in college, earning them both Fulbright Scholarships to teach English …read more.

As part of its monthly Second Saturdays, Nappanee is hosting a battle of the bands from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at Leadership Park. Four bands will be playing in the friendly competition: Desert Road Band, Heart String Bluegrass, Aaron Stutzman and Double Strung. Desert Road Band is something of a family affair, made …read more.

Nickel Creek have been blazing new trails through the traditional bluegrass since the group’s members were teenagers back in the 90s. After a string of Grammy and CMA nominations (and a couple of wins) the group announced an indefinite hiatus in late 2006. The three members have been quite successful in their post-Nickel Creek projects, …read more.

Five-time Grammy nominee, Rhonda Vincent, has been successful with both country and bluegrass music. On “Only Me,” her upcoming two-disc set, due out on Jan. 28 from Upper Management Music, Vincent showcases her incredible talents for both styles. Disc one of “Only Me” is all bluegrass – and a fine collection of it at that. …read more.

Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival Inc. – the only bluegrass festival in Elkhart County – will celebrate its ninth year Friday-Sunday, June 7-9. Free primitive camping and parking, handicap accessible and attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair. The festival is honoring Clyde Carr and the HYMN TYMERS bluegrass gospel band making music in the Michiana …read more.