It's hardly surprising that artists of international origin tend to mix their fascination for archival American sounds with those of their native culture. Sofia Talvik is no exception. While she stays true to her Nordic roots, this Swedish singer/songwriter remains clearly
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,
On this day…. On July 4, 1941, 18-year-old Arthel Lane 'Doc' Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) played at the Boone Fiddlers Convention at the Appalachian State Teacher's College (now known as Appalachian State University), in Boone, North Carolina.
If you read our recent coverage of the second annual Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention last month, you will have seen the name Davis pop up all over the youth category winners lists. In fact, Newfound Gap, an old time band made
"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
It's always a treat to encounter talented young bluegrass artists - even more when they already have a personality for the stage as a teen. One such is Braxton Rogers from Oklahoma, who has a passion for both banjo and
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
When someone in the California Bluegrass Association(CBA) says Darby, we all know who they are talking about as she is part of a select group like Carl or Lauri who have instant first-name recognition. As former CBA President, Darby Brandli
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
