Author: John Curtis Goad

Lovin’ of the Game – Michael Cleveland

Michael Cleveland is generally associated with fiery, traditional-leaning fiddle playing – often the faster and more attention-grabbing, the better. While his…

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Railroad Town – Jr Williams

One of my hands-down favorite songs from the past year was Jr Williams’s Railroad Town Without a Train, the poignant story…

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Changes – Amanda Cook

One of the brightest voices in bluegrass music in recent years has been Amanda Cook, who has continually offered fans a…

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New Chapter – Cedar Hill

With so many bluegrass roots in states like Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee, many folks often forget that the Ozarks of…

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From the Ground Up – Jim Hurst

With two IBMA Guitar Player of the Year trophies to his name, a passel of solo recordings, and a career spanning…

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One More Time Before You Go – Dan Tyminski

It’s been a minute since bluegrass fans have heard any true-blue recordings from Dan Tyminski. Though he’s been touring with his…

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Heyday – Lonesome River Band

The Lonesome River Band is truly a unique group in the world of bluegrass music. Having operated under the same name…

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ProPik Heritage Fingerpicks and Super-Tone Thumbpick

For many banjo players, the gold standard of picks are vintage National fingerpicks, particularly ones like those from the 1940s and…

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Heartache and Trouble – Fast Track

It’s a mark of a great album when you can listen to it straight through without wanting to skip any songs….

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The Dark Side of Lonesome – Edgar Loudermilk

Edgar Loudermilk first made his name in bluegrass as a reliable, rock-solid bass player in a series of well-known groups –…

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