Jason Barie's 2019 release, Pieces, was highly regarded by bluegrass fans for its all-star guests, along with material that was firmly rooted in traditional stylings. Barie's latest effort Radioactive successfully repeats that formula, but with an arguably stronger song selection than the previous project. The recording opens
Jr Williams could deservedly be called a purist. He stays true to bluegrass basics, and sources his much of his material from vintage sources. Having performed in bluegrass bands for over 35 years — most notably as a member of
Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys at Big Bass Bluegrass & BBQ - photo © Bill Warren Four or five years ago the city of Inverness, Florida decided to host a bass fishing tournament, which has been a successful
Since their formation in 2015, the Norwegian based Strengeplukk has grown to be an acclaimed and steadily active ensemble in the Scandinavian bluegrass community. Their third studio release, Nålauget, not only demonstrates their prowess as singers and players, but also their depth
Dan Tyminski at the Malcolm Brown Auditorium in Shelby, NC - photo © Bryce Lafoon On Saturday evening, March 4, the Dan Tyminski Band performed in Shelby, NC for the Remembering Earl benefit show put on by the Earl Scruggs Center.
Ogden Heart’s eponymous debut album shares an upbeat and exuberant sound that rings with reverence for their roots as well as an appealing country sensibility. "These are the songs of my younger days," Isabel Humphreys sings on the aptly titled
Band competition winners Southern Blend at the 2023 Star Fiddlers' Convention "It was fantastic! We did not expect this many people. We had a really good crowd," shared Mary Callicutt of the Halcyon's Women’s Club, sponsor for the 96th annual Star
Michael Cleveland is generally associated with fiery, traditional-leaning fiddle playing - often the faster and more attention-grabbing, the better. While his latest album from Compass Records, Lovin’ of the Game, goes a long way to continue showcasing his expertise at
Along with working as a freelance musician in Nashville, TN, banjoist Charles Butler is a skilled composer. Centered around exciting and progressive ideas, Butler's newest release, Duck's Eye, is a glimpse into that aspect of his artistry. All nine tunes are original pieces
Bill Evans — he of banjo and bluegrass fame as opposed to the jazz musician of the same name — spent the last three years working with an array of notable collaborators in order to deliver Things Are Simple, this
