Band names can be a funny thing. Consequently, Canada's Concession 23 naturally inspires some curiosity as to how their handle originated. Fortunately, vocalist and mandolin player, Kevin Golka, has a ready explanation. "When we formed the band, we wanted it to
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Henhouse Prowlers bring bluegrass to the world
Modern bluegrass often tows a fine line. On the one hand, there's a need to respect the musical heritage and stay true to tradition. On the other, it's essential to secure contemporary credence and find ways to bring it to
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Tommy Edwards – the best friend that bluegrass could ever have
Tommy Edwards - photo and stylization by Carol McDuffie In our bluegrass community, some folks perform, some promote, some teach, some deal/trade instruments, some encourage others in the business, and then there are those that amazingly do it all, and do
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: The Straps play bluegrass in Belgium
It may seem unlikely to some, but Belgium's affinity for bluegrass is hard to deny, with six-piece The Straps helping to provide a supply. "Our sound is a mix of bluegrass and old-time music sound," says singer and mandolin player Sébastien
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Donna Ulisse – logomaniac survives the pandemic
Donna Ulisse says that she is a logomaniac, which simply means that the singer/songwriter/author/avid reader is a lover of words. Known for her original tunes, Ulisse's songs have been recorded by Claire Lynch, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, the Bankesters, Doyle
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Belgium’s Borderline Breakdown Band
Belgium may be a relatively small country, especially compared to its immediate neighbors, but its enthusiasm for bluegrass still looms large. One need look no further than the Borderline Breakdown Band. The group first formed in 2014, originating with four musicians
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Thumping Tommys pound out tunes in London
Leave it the Brits to put a clever spin on anything they undertake. That's especially true when it comes to their version of bluegrass. Not surprisingly then, the Thumping Tommys are no exception. The band, which consists of Alex Hunter
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California Report: Keith Little, performer and producer
California Bluegrass Association Lifetime member, Keith Little, is a native of the northern California Sierra Nevada foothills. He is a multi-instrumental performing and recording artist, vocalist, composer, and producer with a lit of credits (Vern Williams, Rose Maddox, Peter Rowan,
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Ray Stevens offers up a bluegrass bonanza with Melancholy Fescue
There are certain artists who could well afford to rest on their laurels, if in fact they chose to do so. Clearly Ray Stevens is one of those. Over a career that spans nearly 65 years, from the time his
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Drew Emmitt talks Leftover Salmon and Brand New Good Old Days
It would be hard to deny Leftover Salmon's overriding influence, not only on bluegrass, but on other thriving musical forms as well. Credited as one of the originators of that particular niche known as "jamgrass," they've found themselves in a