Reviews

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

Have you ever had the desire to simply step back in time? To tread the paths that our forefathers did, to experience the life that our ancestors endured? Unfortunately, there is no time capsule that can take us back in

Most albums are merely meant to be enjoyed. Others are shared as a showcase for an artist's instrumental abilities. However the best offerings of all manage to combine each intent in ways that are easily able to accommodate both, serving

At first glance, it might seem that a bluegrass album built around the bass would suggest a limited appeal. So credit Jeff Picker — an apt name, by the way — for imbuing an array of tones and textures into

While most bands make no secret of their desire to execute their music with a full flourish, Barbaro, a burgeoning bluegrass band from Minneapolis, take the opposite tack, using finesse, subtlety and intricacy to achieve a decidedly supple sound. Dressed

As the title suggests, Songs Doc Didn't Sing is something of a rarity. A collection of unrelated instrumentals rescued from the vaults and compiled by producer Mitch Greenhill for Fli Records, these orphaned offerings and untended leftovers put the emphasis