Bluegrass in Baltimore to appear in May: pre-order now!

The BIB mentioned early last month that a new book by Tim Newby, Bluegrass in Baltimore: the hard drivin' sound and its legacy, is nearing publication. The publishers, McFarland Books, have just announced that it will be published in May 2015 and can be pre-ordered on their website for $35.00.

The city of Baltimore, together with the Washington DC area and the adjacent parts of the state of Virginia, has historically been a location for some of the most uncompromising bluegrass music and many important pickers. Read more on the Bluegrass in Baltimore Facebook page, where you can see an introductory video (also on YouTube).