It’s evident even from an initial listen that Eliza Meyer is an old soul in teenage trappings. Born and raised in North Carolina, this high school junior is a musical prodigy who digs into her state’s deep well of tradition
Author: Lee Zimmerman
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Heart Lake – Ben Krakauer
Banjoist Ben Krakauer’s first solo album, Heart Lake, is the culmination of a considerable number of kudos he accumulated early on. A professional touring musician since his late teens, he’s adept at bluegrass, jazz, and new acoustic music to great
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Red Brick Boys plays bluegrass in Russia
Ever since the end of the second world war, relations between the US and Russia have been fraught with tension and suspicion. Although mutual mistrust peaked during the Cold War, it continues to pique and polarize the two nations even
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Story of a Beautiful Life – Nick Dumas
The title of IBMA award winning, multi-instrumentalist Nick Dumas’ new album is autobiographical in every possible way. He was introduced to bluegrass music by his dobro-playing grandfather at an extremely tender age. After picking up the violin when he was
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Stony Run – Ken & Brad Kolodner
It seems fair to say that there’s no strong bond than that which exists between parent and child, or, more specifically, as in the case of Ken and Brad Kolodner, the ties that bind father and son. With Stony Run,
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Ondra Kozák makes his strings sing
Ondra Kozák is what some folks might refer to as an overachiever. Widely heralded in his native Czech Republic as one of the country’s most accomplished musicians, he’s been the recipient of several major awards, including “The Guitar Player of
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Better Days – Dave Adkins
There’s no better way to kick off an album during this troubling times than to do so with a song called Better Days A Coming. Of course, Dave Adkins had no idea when he wrote it what it might mean to
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Dan Crary – Track Premiere and interview on Prime Time
Wally Barnick, Dan Crary, and Bill Evans At age 80, Dan Crary can cite any number of accomplishments. Having accumulated an impressive career that spans over half a century, one that includes performances in every state in the nation, concerts in
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The Road I Traveled – Cumberland County Line Bluegrass
A gaggle of guest musicians and a setlist buoyed by traditional tunes, each go a long way towards ensuring success. Yet to give credit for those extra additives alone would diminish the kudos due Cumberland County Line Bluegrass for The
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The Light We Bring – Trout Steak Revival
Colorado string band Trout Steak Revival has never faltered when it comes to their musical progression, or their efforts to advance their melodic intents. With their fifth studio album, The Light We Bring, they live up to the title’s illuminating