Sometimes the name says it all. In the case of a band that hails from Cologne, Germany, Bluegrass Cash, there's certainly no mistaking the intent. Founder, bandleader, lead singer, and rhythm guitarist Martin Voogd, fiddler, mandolin player and harmony vocalist
Tim O'Brien can be credited with helping to define bluegrass within the realms of modern music by bringing popularity to a genre that reaches well beyond the hollers and hills of Appalachia, to the vaster realms spawned by its immediate
Bill Evans - photo by Mike Melnyk Just before Christmas, we had an opportunity to chat with Bill Evans, one of the recipients of the 2022 Steve Martin Banjo Prize, now administered by The Freshgrass Foundation. The prize was initiated by the
Although the band is based in Sweden, Mo's Granted could be considered an international ensemble due to the fact that its lead singer, guitarist, and ukulele player Imogen Grant was born and raised in Canada before relocating to Scandinavia."Imogen moved
Donna Hargis organizes many Southern California bluegrass events and is the MVP of the Southern California Bluegrass Association scene. A recent convert to the bluegrass fold, Donna exudes enthusiasm and energy that inspires both young and old to play, learn
Donna Hargis organizes many Southern California bluegrass events and is the MVP of the Southern California Bluegrass Association scene. A recent convert to the bluegrass fold, Donna exudes enthusiasm and energy that inspires both young and old to play, learn
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving, and here is a lovely seasonal story of two individuals' multi-generational friendship, passion for music, appreciation for old instruments, and love for one another demonstrated on so many levels. Tennessee Bluegrass
Martin Wesely and Marco Birkner, the Austrian duo that refers to themselves as The Nice Corner Backbones, chose their handle for good reason. Nice Corner is the name of the suburb of Hall where the two grew up, Haller Vorortes
If you mention Kristin Scott Benson, you will nod your head and say, “She is the five time IBMA Banjo Player of the year. She plays with the Grascals.” And you'd be right, but she's so much more than that. I
New Sunny Side Ramblers may be a band of Swedish origin, but their music sounds as if it originated in Appalachia. The band, which consists of Stefan Danielsson (lead vocals, harmonica), Mac Robertson (vocals and guitar),Tommy Sörensen (bass), Jörgen Carlsson
