While Belgium might seem an unlikely point of origin for an eclectic bluegrass band, The Louvat Brothers prove that nationality has no bearing when a genuine love of music is concerned. Indeed, over the past 25 years, Steve Louvat and
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Mike Barnett on bouncing back from brain injury, and a new album
Sometimes the challenge to share music involves more than common up with the right words and melodies. For Mike Barnett, the obstacles were such that they very nearly ended his career, a career that includes a Grammy nod for his
Brandon Bostic is back, and with big news!
Brandon Bostic, well known bluegrass sideman, Station Inn bartender, and one half of The Darrell Brothers, says he is "ready to get back at it" after a devastating car crash in January 2020. The left handed picker reflected on the collision.
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Say Hello to Howdy Bluegrass from Basque Country
It's clear even at the outset that Howdy Bluegrass has an absolute devotion to… well…bluegrass. Based in the Basque Country, a tiny nation situated between France and Spain on the Atlantic side of the Pyrenees Mountains, their name certainly tells
California Report: Luke Abbott on California music, Strum Machine, and more
Luke Abbott is a product – some may say prodigy – of the California bluegrass world from the first wave of CBA youth players. He was born in Santa Cruz and now calls San Luis Obispo home. You may have
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Country Gongbang shows Korean enthusiasm for bluegrass
It's certainly no secret that many Asians have an unfettered enthusiasm for country music. And nowhere is that more evident than in the scores of bands that have taken American music and replicated it with a reverence that goes well
The Dead South: Rockin’ Bluegrass from the Frozen North
The Dead South has helped make bluegrass a viable genre in Canada. Canadians always liked traditional music and American folk, but it was the success of The Dead South that brought mainstream attention to bluegrass. The video for their song -
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: You, Me, Everybody band is all-inclusive
When you opt to name your band You, Me, Everybody, you're automatically all-inclusive. You've branded yourself with a populist handle that allows everyone to feel part of the process. The New Zealand-based combo that refers to itself in that way knows
Mason Via – a name to remember
Thumbing through social media recently, I stumbled on music from a young artist I wasn't familiar with. So I tracked him down, and after many missed opportunities and conflicts, we finally managed to speak for an interview. Mason Via (pronounced VIGH),
Rhonda Vincent Opry induction on Saturday night
Rhonda Vincent after learning that she has been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry (February 29, 2020) Rhonda Vincent will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry tomorrow night (February 6). Originally slated for last March 24, the event was