Reviews

It's always striking when a young artist eschews the temptation to simply come across as trendy, or as if they're beholden only to current fads or tapestries. The duo consisting of Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno offer the ideal example

This just released project from Barry Abernathy of Appalachian Road Show is a must have for bluegrass music fans. Barry Abernathy and Friends is aptly titled. The album features a dream-team ensemble, hand-picked (no pun intended) by Abernathy himself. The core

In 1994, Jerry Douglas and Tut Taylor conceived and coordinated a project dubbed The Great Dobro Sessions, an event that gathered some of the top dobro/resonator guitar players of the era to show off their skills and shine the spotlight

The name Larry Cordle is synonymous with great songwriting. He's had numerous popular cuts in both bluegrass and country music, and is perhaps best known for the country hits he's penned, like Highway 40 Blues and Murder on Music Row.

An album that consists entirely of covers can be a precipitous proposition. For one thing, if the original versions are already well ingrained within the musical lexicon, any attempt to revisit them runs the risk of paling by comparison. After

Roger Cline is an example of an artist whose passion for music was instilled at a young age. The country music that formed an essential part of his parent's record collection offered him his initial inspiration, and eventually led his

Many readers will know that Norway is most famous for its beautiful scenery and spectacular light show, but pair that with progressive bluegrass/old time music and not only is it a recipe for stunning success, but one with a story

There's something to be said for truth in advertising, as stated in the title of Steve Thomas and The Time Machine’s new album, All of These Years. Thomas has a career that spans nearly 40 years spent as a multi-instrumentalist, one

If you are looking to start 2021 off with an album packed full of bluegrass all-stars, Justin Moses's brand-new release from Mountain Fever Records, Fall Like Rain, would be an excellent place to look. Moses, a skilled multi-instrumentalist himself, calls

Singer/guitarist Billy Wise developed his talents the old fashioned way, playing clubs and festivals throughout the Southeast. It's not surprising then that there's a certain humility that's invested in his music, a true reflection of his modest beginnings.  Even so, that