There's nothing that compares to a sibling duo as far as harmony, symmetry, and common intent are concerned. In bluegrass, it's a tradition that dates back to the Stanley Brothers and the Louvin Brothers, and then extends forward, to bands
Author: Lee Zimmerman
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Old Baby Mackerel from England
England's Old Baby Mackerel kicked off their career in 2016 and hasn't looked back since. They quickly found a loyal following on the UK festival circuit, and then went on to tour the UK, Thailand, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and Austria. The band
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Bluegrass On My Mind – Fox Crossing Stringband
After only two albums, the Chicago quartet that refers to themselves as the Fox Crossing Stringband demonstrates the fact that they’re prepared to move into the upper echelon of up and coming bluegrass bands of todays current generation. Founded by
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Railroad Town – Jr Williams
Jr Williams could deservedly be called a purist. He stays true to bluegrass basics, and sources his much of his material from vintage sources. Having performed in bluegrass bands for over 35 years — most notably as a member of
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Banjo Lounge 4
The Scottish quartet that calls itself The Banjo Lounge 4 was, in a very real sense, born of necessity. "We came together when I moved to Scotland in 2007," says the band's vocalist, banjo player, and musical mainstay, Pat McGarvey. "My
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Self-titled – Ogden Heart
Ogden Heart’s eponymous debut album shares an upbeat and exuberant sound that rings with reverence for their roots as well as an appealing country sensibility. "These are the songs of my younger days," Isabel Humphreys sings on the aptly titled
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Things Are Simple – Bill Evans
Bill Evans — he of banjo and bluegrass fame as opposed to the jazz musician of the same name — spent the last three years working with an array of notable collaborators in order to deliver Things Are Simple, this
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Living in the South – Starlett & Big John
The union of guitarist and harmony singer Big John Talley and lead singer and bassist Starlett Boswell has provided some fortuitous possibilities ever since the two met a mere three years ago. That was initially borne out with the release
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Steep Canyon Rangers – live at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville
Steep Canyon Rangers at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville (2/17/23) - photo by Alissa Cherry To describe the Steep Canyon Rangers as one of the best bands in bluegrass simply misses the point. After witnessing them live in concert, it becomes
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Dave Wright & the Midnight Ramblers from Down Under
In his own words, Dave Wright & The Midnight Ramblers are in pursuit of one thing primarily — a perfect four minute song. When he puts pen to paper and pick to guitar strings, the Australian singer, songwriter, and