Few outfits on either side of the Atlantic can claim as lengthy a legacy as the Belgian band Rawhide. Now in its 46th year of existence, they've gained a reputation throughout Europe as a premiere bluegrass band that's unafraid to
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Steve Louvat in Belgium without his brothers
Steve Louvat is not only a prolific musician, but it's also fair to say he's one of Belgium's best. "I was born in Liège, Belgium, and today I live in the south area, a village called Libin," he explains. "I
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Steve ‘n’ Seagulls fly high in Finland
Steve 'n' Seagulls aren't your ordinary bluegrass band, but then again, any outfit that makes its home in Finland, a country normally unaccustomed to those particular tuneful trappings, would hardly be considered "ordinary" to begin with. The band became especially
California Report: Paul Shelasky on his new release, Fiddle Tunes from California, and more
This is a follow up to the previous interview where Paul further discusses his new release Fiddle Tunes from California, available on Bandcamp, plus his influences, composition, twin fiddles, and his tune, Cazadero, which was recorded by many including John
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Best Before War in Italy
Up until now, Modena, a city situated in northeastern Italy, has been best known for its tortellini, balsamic vinegar, and among auto enthusiasts, as the home of Ferrari. However, the bluegrass band which refers to itself by the unlikely handle, Best
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Ireland’s Cup O’Joe
There's s something to be said for the common bond that results from family ties. Cup O'Joe, a progressive bluegrass band based in Northern Ireland, proves that point. Formed by three siblings — Tabitha, Benjamin, and Reuben Agnew, and later
The Slocan Ramblers prepare for Opry debut
Canadian bluegrass band The Slocan Ramblers prove the point that place of origin has nothing to do with a reverence for the roots. Winners of the 2020 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Award, this year's recipients of the Canadian Folk Music
Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Ireland’s Niall Toner Band
Niall Toner is dedicated to the task at hand. The leader and namesake of the Niall Toner Band, he lives in a far corner of Ireland, allowing him the solitude to entirely focus on making his music. "I live in a
Connie Rose – a Florida bluegrass legend
Connie Rose as Harpo Marx on Halloween at Orange Blossom, and on the air at WELE Connie Rose (Smith) was a groundbreaker, entrepreneur, and game changer during the 1970s in the Florida bluegrass world. She loved the music and wanted to
Define the gift – Henry Byron Burgess
With grown children in their teens and above, Lynn Muir and Greg Burgess never expected "a surprise" to happen, but it did. Discovering they were pregnant later in life may have sent them into a tizzy, with preparation of repeating