Phil’s reaction…

“I sure didn’t expect this.” Thanking Scott and Rosa Vestal for their help recoring, and everyone at Pinecastle. Thanks his son, Matt, and his wife, Lisa.

Welcome baby Vestal!

Banjo picker, producer and studio owner Scott Vestal has happy news to share. He and his wife Alice...

Matt Leadbetter to Marty Rabon

We just got a note from Uncle Phil - Phil Leadbetter, that is - dobro man with Grasstowne, and proud...

On stage now…

Performing now is Marty Rabon, singing California Cotton Fields with Phil Leadbetter, Scott Vestal, Stuart...

Pinecastle releases Ultimate Pickin’ CD

This new compilation CD is due for a September 6 release from Pinecastle Records. The 20 instrumental...

Another Leadbetter!

We heard last night from Phil Leadbetter (dobro man with Grasstowne), that his son Matt (dobro man with...

Grasstowne signs with Pinecastle

We have posted many times recently about Grasstowne, this fall's big bluegrass start-up featuring Alan...

Phil Leadbetter leaving Wildfire

Phil Leadbetter has announced his resignation from Wildfire, the band he helped create in 2001. Since...

Lisa Ray & Old Town are back!

Hello, my name is Lisa Ray. Most people remember me from playing fiddle and singing with Cedar Hill,...

Two new Pinecastle projects

Pinecastle Records has announced the fall release of two new recorded projects, for The Churchmen and...

Lisa Manning releases Bluegrass Fiddle CD

Lisa Manning, originally from Burlington, North Carolina, has just released her debut fiddle CD entitled...

Pinecastle new releases – and a new web site

Pinecastle Records has released three new CD projects this week, each of which we had previewed for you...

Grasstowne’s Dixie Flyer audio online

The debut single from Grasstowne is available for preview on the Pinecastle Records web site. The track...