The Lil Smokies have released another single in their SnowGhost series of grassed up covers, this time taking on perhaps the most commercially successful rock band of the 20th century, Led Zeppelin. Going To California first appeared on the 1971 project,
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Bluegrass Beyond Borders: Brian Good stakes out a new career
There’s arguably no other Canadian band that’s been better equipped to meld bluegrass tradition with the essence of contemporary roots music as the Good Brothers. That’s no idle statement; ever since their initial incarnation over 50 years ago, they’ve developed
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California Report: Jeremy Darrow
Jeremy Darrow is a frequent bluegrass blogger, IBMA board member, and bass player for the roots pop band Front Country. Originally from North Carolina, Jeremy now resides in Nashville and though he is not California based, he qualifies as next
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Molly Tuttle and the Tenuous Path to Immediate Acclaim
“All the years building up to the last EP, I was really dreaming of having a solo project. So when I got to Nashville I made it my goal to make my own music. The EP did much better than
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Lifted – The High & Wides
If there’s one thing in particular that bluegrass stands for, then suffice it to say it’s all about the energy and exuberance. That’s an approach that the High & Wides have taken to heart. Lifted, their stunning new album, lives
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Sam Bush Band captivates at Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre
Sam Bush at The Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN (January 11, 2019) - photo by Alisa B. Cherry Sam Bush is one affable individual. Anyone who has ever met the man in person can attest to that fact. Likewise, a new documentary,
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Julian Davis to The Jeff Austin Band
The Jeff Austin Band has brought young Julian Davis on board as their new guitarist. His first outing with the group is tonight in Milwaukee, WI. Just a few years out of school, Julian has already gained a reputation as a
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Rhonda Vincent & Elton John
This post is a contribution from the Queen of Bluegrass herself, Rhonda Vincent. As many of us do as each year comes to a close, she was looking through photos and memories from 2018, and came across this picture of
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Tristan Scroggins on Bluegrass Jamboree
This report from the just concluded Bluegrass Jamboree tour is a contribution from Tristan Scroggins, mandolinist with Jeff Scroggins & Colorado, one of the three US bands who entertained German audiences during the 2018 tour. Hello from 30,000 ft above the Atlantic
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Mountain Music Project now available on Amazon Prime
The Mountain Music Project, a film about a pair of bluegrass musicians who visited Nepal to meet and jam with folk musicians in that Asian nation, is now available as part of Amazon Prime. Subscribers to Amazon's service can rent