Rebecca Frazier is a tour de force in every sense of the word. Not only is she a skilled singer and songwriter, but is also a stout flatpicking guitarist. Frazier's latest release, Boarding Windows in Paradise on Compass Records, captures all of
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True Tones – Mark Stoffel
Primarily known to listeners as a long time member of Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, mandolinist Mark Stoffel has consistently created new, inventive compositions for his instrument. His third solo release True Tones on Mountain Home Music contains a dozen instrumental
Dotze Temps – Lluís Gómez
Referred to as "the Spanish King Of The Five String Banjo" by Alison Brown, Lluís Gómez has combined elements of bluegrass and flamenco music in his versatile style of picking. His third solo effort, Dotze Temps, is a continued exploration of his
Bluegrass Today – Self Rising Flour
Named after one of Martha White's most iconic products, Finnish bluegrass band Self Rising Flour has become well regarded within their country, as well as other Nordic territories where they've performed. Their sophomore effort, Bluegrass Today, combines their brand of hardcore traditional
Daniel Crabtree – Storms On The Ocean
Daniel Crabtree is an adept bluegrass and gospel songwriter, particularly measured as a storyteller. His latest release, Storms On The Ocean, features eleven of Crabtree's original compositions, all with a relatable narrative. The opening track, Eye of the Hurricane, tells the true story of Hurricane
Blue Collar Gospel: From the Pen of Rick Lang
With over 125 songs having been recorded by everyone from Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out to the Larry Stephenson Band, New Hampshire native Rick Lang has become one of bluegrass music's most prolific songwriters. Blue Collar Gospel: From the Pen
We Still Can’t Say Goodbye: A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins
With his influential guitar playing and producer's touch on an uncountable number of classic country recordings, Chet Atkins without question holds an important place in the history of American music. Though he passed two decades ago, Atkins' influence on musicians
Something He Can Handle – Michael Prewitt
Though Michael Prewitt has become primarily known over the last few years as a hard hitting traditional bluegrass mandolinist, his latest release, Something He Can Handle, shows us an entirely different side of his artistry. With seven of the ten tracks penned
Far Away With You – Woody Platt
With the combination of self-reflection during the COVID pandemic and his departure from the GRAMMY-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, Woody Platt set out to begin the next phase of his musical journey. His debut solo album, Far Away With You, marks the beginning
Home In My Heart – Compton & Newberry
While Mike Compton and Joe Newberry have each made individual contributions to the traditional acoustic landscape, the music they make together provides a thrilling combination of old time, early country, and blues flavors. Their latest offering, Home In My Heart, their first