The Goodwin Brothers stay true to a hallowed bluegrass tradition, one birthed in Kentucky, and following in the footsteps of those notable statemates that have formed the essence of modern bluegrass and country music— Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs, Keith
Author: Lee Zimmerman
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The Broken Circle Sessions – Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra
The distance separating Norway from North America seems insignificant when Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra take the stage and share the sounds inspired by their seminal influences. After making their mark with Migrants, their well-received debut, the eight piece ensemble take things
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Robbie Fulks talks roots and new album, Bluegrass Vacation
Robbie Fulks has a reverence for his roots, and while most artists that operate within the realms of Americana can claim the same, Fulks found the means of tying his passion and his purpose. His new album, Bluegrass Vacation, finds
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Davidson Brothers from Australia
Lachlan and Hamish Davidson - photo by Kane Hibbard Hamish and Lachlan Davidson come by their kudos naturally. Raised in the rural realms of Western Victoria in Australia, they began playing music at a young age, proving themselves to be adept
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Bluegrass Vacation – Robbie Fulks
Bluegrass Vacation could be considered Robbie Fulks' return to his roots, both theoretically and in terms of practical purposes. Fulks' initial entry into singer/songwriter realms was preceded by a stint with Greg Cahill and his band, Special Consensus, but even
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Sara Watkins talks new Nickel Creek album
With their amazingly adventurous new album, Celebrants, Nickel Creek makes a dynamic return, one that marks a full nine years after their last offering, A Dotted Line, an album which, in turn, arrived a full nine years after its predecessor,
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Dreams For Sale – Theo & Brenna
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
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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