Highly Recommended !

BLUEGRASS:
A History
by Neil Rosenberg

The most complete, factual study of all facets of the Bluegrass music genre.

An in-depth study that serves both the fan and scholar alike...

Extremely valuable resource!

Hardcover.
Paperback since 2005.

Considered the "Bible of Bluegrass Music" BU is the longest running Bluegrass publication in existence. Pete and Marion Kuykendall began with regional newsletters in 1966. Today it serves as one of the primary sources of news, feature articles and happenings worldwide.

Pete is also a musician of note, having performed with The Stanley Brothers, among others. He's also written several outstanding songs still being performed and recorded today. Pete Kuykendall was inducted into the IBMA Hall of Honor in 1996 for his keen insight and lifelong dedication to the music.

CDs / DVDs / Books, etc

County Sales

Started by Dave Freeman in 1965, County Sales (in Floyd, VA) is still considered by many to be the source for Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel and authentic rural music.

To this day they continue to carry the largest selection of CDs anywhere of this type of music. Their huge inventory also includes books, VHS cassettes, DVDs and more. Great folks ...and still a 'down home' operation. They even answer their own phone!

The European Bluegrass Scene: BLUEGRASS EUROPE MAGAZINE

Bluegrass Time

Here you'll find photos of some of our music's greatest pioneers. From a time when festivals were fewer, and most of these great performers were still alive and in their prime.

A vintage pictorial of the Bluegrass 1960s-70s by Phil Zimmerman.

Women In Bluegrass

An 8 to 10 page newsletter by banjo player and instructor Murphy Henry that focuses exclusively on women in Bluegrass. It is published 4x per year.

Note: Publication has been suspended while Murphy is focusing on her book:
"Women in Bluegrass"

Currently they're not accepting any new subscriptions. Murphy plans to resume publication once her book project is completed.

Back issues available: $2.00

Mountain High
Bluegrass Associates

Home of the Bluegrass Festival Guide and Jenny Brook Bg Festival in VT.

Candi Sawyer has been publishing the festival guide since taking ownership from Cuzzin' Isaac in 2001. Specializing in the northeastern Bluegrass region.

They sponsor a "Bluegrass Songwriters" online chat sessions during the winter.

Bluegrass Journey

A documentary film portrait of the contemporary Bluegrass music scene by filmmakers Ruth Oxenberg & Rob Schumer.

It's just plain fun to watch!

Available in DVD & VHS

Bluegrass Photos

Our friend Darwin Davidson's most excellent work can be seen (and purchased) from this site. Darwin also hosts a Bluegrass radio show in East Orland, Maine:

"Bronzewound"
Thursdays, 8:00 - 10:00pm
WERU-FM 89.9 weru.org

Bluegrass DVD's

We don't normally list retailers, but this is an excellent source for Bluegrass DVDs that we wanted to pass along to you.

Recommended Video...

High Lonesome:
The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome traces the evolution of Bluegrass music, from its origins in Rosine, Kentucky, to the contemporary sounds now heard around the world. The first, and most complete, documentary on Bluegrass in decades. A beautiful work from director Rachel Liebling.

Bill Monroe:
Father of Bluegrass Music

Superb 90-minute portrait of Monroe, which benefits from extensive interview footage shot three years before Monroe passed away in 1996. Past and present members of Monroe's Bluegrass Boys testify to Bill's lifelong command of his music, as do an impressive list of believers including Emmylou Harris, Jerry Garcia, Marty Stuart, Paul McCartney, and former 'Bluegrass Boys' Del McCoury and Peter Rowan. Lots of time spent with an aging Bill Monroe as he reminisces about events throughout his life.

King Of Bluegrass

King of Bluegrass interweaves Jimmy Martin’s lifelong quest to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry with recent footage capturing the essence of the man and his music. The film crew followed the self-proclaimed "King of Bluegrass" for two years capturing moments backstage, onstage and on the road. Lots of bonus footage & more.

Feel free to E-mail us at CTBMA with your suggestions of other publications to be considered for this listing

Highly Recommended ! BLUEGRASS: A History by Neil Rosenberg The most complete, factual study of all facets of the Bluegrass music genre. An in-depth study that serves both the fan and scholar alike... Extremely valuable resource! Hardcover. Paperback since 2005.	Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine Considered the "Bible of Bluegrass Music" BU is the longest running Bluegrass publication in existence. Pete and Marion Kuykendall began with regional newsletters in 1966. Today it serves as one of the primary sources of news, feature articles and happenings worldwide. Pete is also a musician of note, having performed with The Stanley Brothers, among others. He's also written several outstanding songs still being performed and recorded today. Pete Kuykendall was inducted into the IBMA Hall of Honor in 1996 for his keen insight and lifelong dedication to the music.	CDs / DVDs / Books, etc County Sales Started by Dave Freeman in 1965, County Sales (in Floyd, VA) is still considered by many to be the source for Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel and authentic rural music. To this day they continue to carry the largest selection of CDs anywhere of this type of music. Their huge inventory also includes books, VHS cassettes, DVDs and more. Great folks ...and still a 'down home' operation. They even answer their own phone!
The European Bluegrass Scene: BLUEGRASS EUROPE MAGAZINE
Bluegrass Time Here you'll find photos of some of our music's greatest pioneers. From a time when festivals were fewer, and most of these great performers were still alive and in their prime. A vintage pictorial of the Bluegrass 1960s-70s by Phil Zimmerman.	Women In Bluegrass An 8 to 10 page newsletter by banjo player and instructor Murphy Henry that focuses exclusively on women in Bluegrass. It is published 4x per year. Note: Publication has been suspended while Murphy is focusing on her book: "Women in Bluegrass" Currently they're not accepting any new subscriptions. Murphy plans to resume publication once her book project is completed. Back issues available: $2.00	Mountain High Bluegrass Associates *Home of the Bluegrass Festival Guide* and Jenny Brook Bg Festival in VT.** Candi Sawyer has been publishing the festival guide since taking ownership from Cuzzin' Isaac in 2001. Specializing in the northeastern Bluegrass region. They sponsor a "Bluegrass Songwriters" online chat sessions during the winter.
Bluegrass Journey A documentary film portrait of the contemporary Bluegrass music scene by filmmakers Ruth Oxenberg & Rob Schumer. It's just plain fun to watch! Available in DVD & VHS	Bluegrass Photos Our friend Darwin Davidson's most excellent work can be seen (and purchased) from this site. Darwin also hosts a Bluegrass radio show in East Orland, Maine: "Bronzewound" Thursdays, 8:00 - 10:00pm WERU-FM 89.9 weru.org	Bluegrass DVD's We don't normally list retailers, but this is an excellent source for Bluegrass DVDs that we wanted to pass along to you.
Recommended Video... High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music High Lonesome traces the evolution of Bluegrass music, from its origins in Rosine, Kentucky, to the contemporary sounds now heard around the world. The first, and most complete, documentary on Bluegrass in decades. A beautiful work from director Rachel Liebling.	Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music Superb 90-minute portrait of Monroe, which benefits from extensive interview footage shot three years before Monroe passed away in 1996. Past and present members of Monroe's Bluegrass Boys testify to Bill's lifelong command of his music, as do an impressive list of believers including Emmylou Harris, Jerry Garcia, Marty Stuart, Paul McCartney, and former 'Bluegrass Boys' Del McCoury and Peter Rowan. Lots of time spent with an aging Bill Monroe as he reminisces about events throughout his life.	King Of Bluegrass King of Bluegrass interweaves Jimmy Martin’s lifelong quest to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry with recent footage capturing the essence of the man and his music. The film crew followed the self-proclaimed "King of Bluegrass" for two years capturing moments backstage, onstage and on the road. Lots of bonus footage & more.