They take tradition seriously in Belgium, and that devotion to the cause extends to their musical mantra as well. Musique Acoustique — translation: Acoustic Music — has been around since 1985 and has become a primary proponent for promoting bluegrass and
One of the marks of an exceptional artist is the ability to share stories and, in turn, hold listeners in sway. It's not enough to be a great picker or a superb singer; it's equally important to be able to
It's fairly obvious that bluegrass is a crowded field these days. New bands, old bands, solo performers and varied ensembles — all compete for attention and, in the process, make music that really matters Balsam Range is right up there with
Hogslop String Band are a decidedly unusual bunch. Manic, off-kilter, flippant, and funny, their portrayal of classic old time and grassicana music is stirred with punk precepts, an approach that puts the emphasis on absolute irreverence and full-blown frenzy. Setting
It took the Swiss bluegrass band The Long John Brothers only a few years to get to the stage they're on now. First formed in 2012, their present line-up coalesced three years later, and remains the same today. The group
After a career that's taken him from abject grassicana with the New Grass Revival to jazz, fusion, funk, classical, and world music alike, Béla Fleck returns to his first love with his first fully realized bluegrass album in some 20
There's something to be said for an artist that not only excels as a musician, but also knows how to entertain. After all, making music is obviously important, but connecting with an audience by sharing a personal perspective makes the
There's something to be said for any group that's been around seventeen years while accumulating ten albums and earning ongoing acclaim and enough awards to fill even the largest trophy shelf. So credit The Grascals with having done just that,
I don't consider myself as a solo performer because first and foremost, Portugal is a country where bluegrass music is almost unknown, and it's very hard to book gigs as a band, and even worse as a solo banjo performer,”
Bobby & Teddi Cyrus can claim a genuine connection, not only to each other, but to their families and faith as well. Both grew up in households that were immersed in music and, thankfully, it was that upbringing that brought
