Ronnie McCoury at Old Settler’s Music Festival (April 2017) – photo by Tom Dunning True to their name, it would seem the Travelin' McCourys never stand still. So too, given their rich legacy, as bequeathed by their legendary forebear, Del McCoury,
Author: Lee Zimmerman
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Cup of Sugar – Tim O’Brien
One of the foremost figures within current bluegrass realms, Tim O'Brien holds true to his standing with what may well be his best effort yet. Personable and pleasing, it finds humor, happiness, and happenstance embossed in each of these offerings,
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Estación 39 brings bluegrass to Buenos Aires
"We met in 2019, in an old time jam. After a few months, Matt, the founder of Estación 39, started talking with me, Juma (I play the banjo) and Dani Boy (he plays mandolin) about joining his band, which, at
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Matriarch Song & Verse – Coulee Creek
Ostensively written and recorded to commemorate Women's History Month this past March, Matriarch Song & Verse from Coulee Creek is all the title suggests, a collection of songs and poems that describe the triumph and travails of those whose struggle
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Maria With A J – Marija Droze
Born in Lithuania and married to singer/songwriter Billy Droze, Marija Droze has assimilated well into the realms of roots and bluegrass. Granted, as the title of her new album for RBR Entertainment, Maria With a J, makes clear, there's still
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Interstate Express from Berlin
Interstate Express in Lithuania - photo by Arkadiy Krivonos Interstate Express could be considered an international ensemble by any and all definitions. Currently based in Berlin, the group consists of fiddler and singer Craig Judelman, banjo player Joe Buirski, and guitarist/vocalist
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Grass Roots – Leftover Salmon
It’s hardly surprising that Leftover Salmon chose to recruit Billy Strings, Oliver Wood, and Darol Anger to contribute to their new album, Grass Roots, especially considering the fact that they, like the band itself, represent some of the more progressive
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Alison Brown talks On Banjo… and Alison Brown
Alison Brown may have taken a chance by opting to release an all-instrumental album. After all, songs that don't have singing aren't always the most promising prospects when it comes to garnering commercial consideration. Nevertheless, as one of today's most
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Bertolf & The Bluefingers offer a Dutch treat
Dutch singer and guitarist Bertolf Lentink gained an appreciation for bluegrass early on, leading to a dedication and determination he's shared most of his life. "I was raised on bluegrass music by my parents," he says in retrospect. "They both
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Roses – Jackson Hollow
True essential bluegrass not only offers authenticity, but also an emotional connection, one that's untarnished in terms of expressing sentiment and feeling without regard to any outside influences. The thoughts are freely expressed in ways that invite the listener to