Alan Munde needs no introduction in the world of banjo. The American Banjo Hall of Fame member has inspired and taught legions of players through his numerous recordings, instructional materials, and at music workshops nationwide. His latest solo release, Excelsior, gives
Authentic Unlimited at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival - photo by Dale Cahill Another Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival in Goshen, CT is in the books, and it may be the best one we have attended. The sun shone for most
Geraldine, a Baltimore-based bluegrass/oldtime band consisting of Josh Anderson (fiddle, vocals), John Bolten (guitar, vocals), Jocelyn Haverset (bass, vocals), and Jonathan Locke (banjo, fiddle, mandolin, vocals), is a cohesive combo whose devotion to cause appears both natural and inspired. A
The Truffle Valley Boys at Bluegrass in La Roche 2023 - photo © Elliot Siff Hello bluegrass friends. This past week I had the pleasure of attending the Bluegrass in La Roche festival in the French Alps. Recently nominated for the
It’s been four years since we’ve had a solo release from renowned fiddler, Patrick McAvinue. His newest project, Fortis, is filled with creativity and deftness, both of which sum up McAvinue's style of fiddling. Fortis is an EP containing six songs, half of which
Given their storied reputation, one might reasonably suspect that the title of Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road's new album, A Little Bit Of Bluegrass, is more or less an understatement. After all, this is a band that consistently climbs to
What does one do after a big weekend at a bluegrass festival? You jump in the camper, drive home, take a quick shower, and head for a local legend's 90th birthday party. Wendy Smith has been a major part of the bluegrass scene
Molly Tuttle has become one of bluegrass music's greatest forces. As the reigning GRAMMY winner for the Recording Academy's Best Bluegrass Album category, Tuttle continues to win over fans with her enchanting vocals, virtuosic guitar work, and compelling originality as
There's something to be said for maintaining an optimistic attitude. Not surprisingly then, A Life Well Lived, Daryl Mosley's latest on Pinecastle Records, lives up to its title and provides more than a hint of nostalgia and some guaranteed good
Marshall All-Star Band closes out the 2023 Marshall Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Friday and Saturday were big days at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Michigan. A couple of thunderstorms blew through, but didn’t hit during any activities. The
