2007, 2008 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year

Flamekeeper on the Opry Saturday; discounted tickets available

The band is looking forward to finishing up a swing through Tennessee with an appearance Saturday night at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Fans who want to see the show in person can use the discount code WEBFAN for $3 off tickets to the Opry. Tickets may be purchased at www.opry.com or by calling 800-SEE-OPRY.

Flamekeeper to perform at International Bluegrass Music Museum

As part of the 8th Annual Bluegrass Returns to Its Roots festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, this Friday April 3, Mike and the band will perform and meet fans at the International Bluegrass Music Museum. The 2 pm concert in the museum's theater is free with the purchase of a weekend pass to Bluegrass Returns To Its Roots. Otherwise museum admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students, and free for children 6 and under. Admission to the concert is included with a museum ticket. Bluegrass Returns to Its Roots takes place at RiverPark Center in Owensboro, the same complex that houses the museum.

At the festival, Flamekeeper will perform at 4:40 pm and 7:30 pm Friday, April 3. That same day Mike will conduct a fiddle workshop at 11 am and Flamekeeper bandmate Jesse Brock will host a mandolin workshop at noon. For more information visit the websites of RiverPark Center and the International Bluegrass Music Museum.

Bluegrass Radio Network names "Kickin' Back" a top song of 2008

"Kickin' Back," a Jesse Brock instrumental from our latest Rounder Records CD "Leavin' Town," was chosen one of the top songs of 2008 by Bluegrass Radio Network. Check out the full list here.