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
Buddy Mason Griffin is a notable West Virginia banjo and fiddle player who has demonstrated his talents on stages extending from Wheeling's Jamboree USA (WWVA) to Branson, Missouri, and the Grand Ole Opry. This weekend, he will be inducted into the
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
Jan Purat is a Berkeley-based fiddler, composer, and arranger who has played in many popular Bay Area bands before rising to the top as fiddler in the hugely popular, national touring AJ Lee & Blue Summit. His marvelous tone and temperament
This heartwarming story about developing an interest in music later in life is a contribution from Kjerstin Lang, who volunteers at Larryfest in La Farge, WI. The festival has been running for 25 years, put on by the Kickapoo Valley
The five piece band from New Zealand, You, Me, Everybody, takes their name literally. Like…well… everybody, the band is well connected to social media. In their case, it's served them well. A fan's post about the band, led singer and
Sierra Hull - photo © Steve Levine Mandolin superstar Sierra Hull says 2023 won't match last year's marathon touring schedule of nearly 200 appearances. She's staying home more and hitting some old familiar spots this year. But Hull is also popping
Hailing from the South of France, specifically the city of Toulouse, Lazy Grass String Band aren't at all the lethargic ensemble their name might imply. The five piece band — which consists of Babou Desmidt on double bass and backing
Like many people, singer/songwriter Marty Falle initially became interested in bluegrass while watching re-runs of The Andy Griffith Show, especially those episodes that featured the music of a fictional band called the Darlings, who were, in truth, that now-revered ensemble better
Sam Bush could be considered the perennial troubadour. He's not only a regular presence at every bluegrass gathering of any significance, he's also a steadfast session player whose contributions on mandolin and fiddle are found on any number of albums
