Produced, recorded, and mixed by the artist entirely on his own, Chasing the Light, a new independent release from Jared Rabin, is another fine example of his ability to mine great material from a bluegrass template, while also gleaning a compelling set
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Walk On Faith – The King James Boys
Since 1994 The King James Boys have spread the gospel message through the sounds of traditional bluegrass music. Their latest release, Walk On Faith, shows the group's masterful combination of styles along with strong original material. The album's title cut, Walk On Faith, written by
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Apple & Setser – Apple & Setser
Apple & Setser — a duo consisting of Brad Apple and Pam Setser — have officially been a pair since 2017, although they’ve played music together on and off for 30 years. Each started out in a family band, but of the
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Silver Bird – Nick Chandler & Delivered
Mandolinist Nick Chandler and his western North Carolina based group, Delivered, have made a name for themselves as one of today's premier traditional bluegrass artists. Their latest release, Silver Bird, on Pinecastle Records, is a continuation of the straight ahead
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Too Late For Tonight – Drive Time
Central North Carolina-based bluegrass band Drive Time has released a new project, Too Late For Tonight. Drive Time is comprised of Tyler Jackson on banjo, Austyn Howell on guitar, Austin Koerner on mandolin, Katie Koerner on fiddle, and Bailey Coe
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Lines in the Levee – Town Mountain
Widely — and wisely — considered one of the current mainstays of the so-called newgrass movement, Town Mountain take a decided step back in time with their new release on New West Records, Lines in the Levee. That’s not to
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A Perfect Union: Balsam Range and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble
Balsam Range with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble - photo by Mike Duncan Photography Granted, one might consider a billing of bluegrass and small orchestra as an unlikely combination. And who could blame you? On the other hand, as Balsam Range
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Losing Time – Route 3
Route 3 of Purdy, MO has been receiving steady recognition for their firm stamp on contemporary bluegrass music. Their second release, Losing Time, on Pinecastle Records places even more emphasis on that originality. Ten of the album's eleven songs were written by
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Little Roy & Lizzy’s Fundraiser and Fish Fry
On the grounds of America's First Family of Bluegrass Gospel Music, The Lewis Family's, home place in Lincolnton, GA, Little Roy & Lizzy held a concert and all-you-can-eat fish fry this past Friday. The ticketed event was to generate funds
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Make Good Neighbors – The Well Drinkers
First things first. Did the band choose their handle based on the fact that they drink well or simply drink from a well. It really doesn’t matter, given the fact that their seven song EP, Make Good Neighbors, provides an