We just got a note from Banjo NewsLetter publisher Donald Nitchie, to let us know that the May issue is in the mail to subscribers and newsstands.

Donald also passed along a thumbnail description of the May issue:

The May 06 issue features an interview with Ron Block, banjo player with Alison Krauss and Union Station. We also have an interview with maverick performer Eugene Chadbourne, with an introduction by Tony Trischka. We also will feature a tab by banjo player Andy Pond, as well as a review of Ray Hesson’s “Sunrise” CD, and a tab. Our regular columns include Jimmy Martin Banjo, Murphy Henry”s On The Road, Melodic Clawhammer, Old-Time from the Ozarks, and a review of Janet Davis”s “The Ultimate Banjo Songbook.” Also, Eddie Collins reviews the AcuTab DVDs “Learn to Play Bluegrass Banjo,” Vol. 2 and 3, and Mary Z. Cox reviews a cigar box banjo.