Reviews

Not only can the Grammy-nominated songwriter put together a fine run of alliteration to name a special occasion, but she also really knows how to throw a party.  “Thank you so much to each and everyone one of you for coming

What becomes a legend most? If that legend in question happens to be Kathy Kallick, suffice it to say it’s a body of work that extends back some 40 years and some two dozen albums that either bear her name

Alan Perdue and Junior Sisk at Alan's benefit concert - photo by Sandy Hatley They came, they ate, they picked, they listened, they gave. Saturday night, over 1,000 people packed into Uwharrie Ridge School in Trinity, NC, to support Alan Perdue,

Like many budding performers, Tony Rook acquired his appreciation for music early on. He was initially enticed after watching the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. He picked up his first guitar at age 12. His parents, who performed at their church’s

The Churchmen perform at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hernando, Florida - photo © Bill Warren The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hernando, Florida has a monthly music series. This past Friday they hosted The Churchmen, who are beginning their 30th year

Last Friday the young jamgrass quartet, Circus No. 9, spun into Roanoke, VA for a show at a small downtown venue. Since they had kindly invited me out to see them, I took them up on the offer, and thoroughly

Although it’s only her second album so far, The Next Eleven Miles demonstrates both an eloquence and experience that belies her lack of greater public awareness. A native of northwestern Massachusetts, Michelle Canning can claim the distinction of being the

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver close out the 2019 Yee Haw Music Fest - photo © Bill Warren The 25th Yee Haw Music Fest has come to an end. The weather was perfect, the crowd was big, and the music – it

Scattered Grass leads a moment of silence for Les Sears at the 2019 Yee Haw Music Fest - photo © Bill Warren Jo Odom brought her MC skills to the Yee Haw Music Fest main stage Thursday. She led the crowd

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