Henhouse Prowlers at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts (10/26/23) - photo © Bill Warren The greater Detroit area had two very good bluegrass shows in the past week. The first was this past Saturday at the Kentuckians of Michigan. They
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Rhinestone Revival – Kody Norris Show
Whether you see The Kody Norris Show live on stage or hear them on recordings, there's no question as to what you're experiencing. Kody and his three bandmates pay homage to the traditional bluegrass masters, while also maintaining a strong
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2023 Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival report
Random Band Jam at the 2023 Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival - photo © Pamm Tucker The second weekend of October arrived, and with it annual Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival. With an interview already scheduled with Jana Jae, and Bones Patton, I
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The Long and Lonesome Letting Go – Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Jim Lauderdale is clearly one of the most prolific and productive people in the roots music biz. Granted, that may sound like an overly bold statement, but given his tendency to release multiple albums over the course of a single
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Alex Meredith – The Friends I Made Along the Way
Although Alex Meredith was born in Colchester England, he's spent most of his life in Siler City, North Carolina. Playing mandolin since his teens, Meredith's style is full of youthful inventiveness, which comes through on his debut solo project, The Friends
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2023 Howlin’ at the Moon Music Fest report
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road at Howlin' at the Moon Fest - photo © Bill Warren Wapakoneta, Ohio is the hometown of Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon. Many places and things in Wapa are moon themed. Brad and Lori
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Lead and Iron – Henhouse Prowlers
The Henhouse Prowlers are an unpretentious bunch, one wholly devoted to the bluegrass basics, but also determined to deliver it with their own sense of passion and purpose. Formed just over 16 years ago, they've pursued their musical mantra courtesy
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Bluefinger – Bertolf Lentink
Bertolf Lentink, who simply goes by the name Bertolf, is a Dutch singer and guitarist whose appreciation for bluegrass was spawned at an early age. His early influences included Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Sam Bush, Béla
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Pages in Your Hand – Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
For over two decades Chris Jones and his band, the Night Drivers have recorded original material that’s rooted in their smooth, identifiable brand of bluegrass music. The group’s latest release on Mountain Home Music, Pages In Your Hand, is a diverse EP
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2023 Bluegrass & Chili Festival report
Appalachian Road Show at the 2023 Bluegrass & Chill Festival - photos © Pamm Tucker What is more American than hotdogs and fireworks on the 4th of July? Bluegrass & Chili! For 43 years, the Bluegrass & Chili Festival has offered a