Band names can be a funny thing. Consequently, Canada's Concession 23 naturally inspires some curiosity as to how their handle originated. Fortunately, vocalist and mandolin player, Kevin Golka, has a ready explanation. "When we formed the band, we wanted it to
Given the angst and uncertainty the world has encountered over the past 18 months, Waiting Out the Storm would seem to be an apt title for Billy Droze's latest release. Then again, Droze knows a little something about longevity and
A hallowed heritage can be hard to live up to. Expectation is often intimidating, but when your granddad was someone who happened to be one of the most iconic folksingers of all time, the bar is set so high, it's
Modern bluegrass often tows a fine line. On the one hand, there's a need to respect the musical heritage and stay true to tradition. On the other, it's essential to secure contemporary credence and find ways to bring it to
Michael Graber and the Memphis-based collective called Graber Gryass aren't your typical bluegrass band, given their seemingly off-kilter attitude and a woozy delivery that often sounds like they're on the receiving end of continuing supply of adult beverages or, perhaps,
It may seem unlikely to some, but Belgium's affinity for bluegrass is hard to deny, with six-piece The Straps helping to provide a supply. "Our sound is a mix of bluegrass and old-time music sound," says singer and mandolin player Sébastien
Darin & Brooke Aldridge with John Cowan at Dumplin' Valley (5/14/21) - photo by Alisa B. Cherry When Darin Aldridge refers to his wife Brooke as the reigning queen of bluegrass, it's clearly more than an excuse for bragging and bravado.
Suffice it to say, Willie Marschner’s parents must be proud. His eponymous album for Patuxent Records shows that at the age of only 13, this native of Fairfax Virginia displays a combination of skill and dexterity on the fiddle that
With her pleasing disposition and a consistently upbeat attitude, Carolyn Eyerly makes it clear on this, her first album released under her own aegis that its tunes remain true to the title, The Sunny Side of Life. While many of
Belgium may be a relatively small country, especially compared to its immediate neighbors, but its enthusiasm for bluegrass still looms large. One need look no further than the Borderline Breakdown Band. The group first formed in 2014, originating with four musicians
