Ohio radio legend and musician, Paul “Moon” Mullins was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame during the IBMA’s Awards presentation in September with Mullins’ two children and their families present to accept the posthumous honor. “Moon” was a renowned radio personality and fiddler from the late 1950s until he retired in 2005. In […]
Industrial Strength Bluegrass Named Bluegrass Music’s Event of the Year
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) presented their industry awards in September and named Industrial Strength Bluegrass as Event of the Year. Producer, radio broadcaster, and bluegrass musician Joe Mullinsestablished the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival in 2003 and in 2021, expanded the event to a three-day festival, re-branding it as the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival. The […]
Michael Cleveland Named National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow
The National Endowment for the Arts is continuing its long history of honoring America’s rich, artistic heritage with today’s announcement of the 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellowship recipients which includes virtuosic fiddler, Michael Cleveland. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the program, our nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. A film […]
Milan Music Fest Celebrates 25 Years with FIVE Days of Music!
Tickets on Sale April 1st! Call 734-439-1076 for Details. Visit www.MilanMusicFest.com for more information!
Industrial Strength Bluegrass on Smithsonian Folkways Named IBMA’s Album of the Year Producer • Joe Mullins Accepts Honor at International
Industrial Strength Bluegrass: Southwestern Ohio’s Musical Legacy was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Album of the Year during a ceremony last night in Raleigh, NC. Joe Mullins who produced the album released on Smithsonian Folkways earlier this year, accepted the award and expressed heart-felt gratitude upon receiving the honor.
SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE BLUE FROM JOE MULLINS & THE RADIO RAMBLERS DROPS TODAY
Billy Blue Records and Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers announce the release of the band’s latest all-gospel album, Somewhere Beyond The Blue, available everywhere today.
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Welcome Kevin McKinnon
One of Bluegrass music’s most awarded bands, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, are heading into the 2021 touring season and their 30th Anniversary with a new member, Kevin McKinnon on bass. McKinnon replaces Dustin Pyrtle who has performed with the band since 2018.
Smithsonian Folkways Celebrates SW Ohio’s Golden Age with New Album Available Today — Industrial Strength Bluegrass
All-Star Livestream Concert Featuring Rhonda Vincent, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Isaacs, and The Caleb Daugherty Band to Take Place March 27th
Tune In Alert – Friday, March 19 at 5pm ET SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction WORLD PREMIERE — Industrial Strength Bluegrass
Tune In Alert: SiriusXM World Premiere – Industrial Strength Bluegrass – from Smithsonian Folkways March 19 @5pm ET Featuring Special Guest Interviews with Joe Mullins, Vince Gill, Sierra Hull, Dan Tyminski
ALL ACCESS – Industrial Strength Bluegrass LIVESTREAM EVENT – Available Now!
To commemorate the release of Industrial Strength Bluegrass, Miami University Regionals and The Radio Ramblers are presenting a VIRTUAL CONCERT with Rhonda Vincent (the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry), The Isaacs (of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame), rising star Caleb Daugherty, and Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers.