Reviews

Over the past several years, few bluegrass bands have reached the level of acclaim which the Steep Canyon Rangers have found. Much of it is due to their frequent association with Steve Martin, but just as much or more is

Aaron Ramsey may be best known for his role as the mandolin player for Mountain Heart, but on his recent solo project, Gathering, he takes on almost every role imaginable within a bluegrass project. Ramsey not only showcases his noteworthy

Just a few days ago we were commenting on the robust health of traditional bluegrass even as alternative and grass-influenced styles of music see renewed energy in the market. More evidence comes in the form of a new self-titled CD

To celebrate their 10th Anniversary last year, North Carolina's Kickin Grass Band scheduled a live concert recording at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, released earlier this Summer as Live At The Carolina Theatre. The album perfectly captures the band's stage show, which

Chris Jones wears many hats in the bluegrass world. Fans may recognize him from his weekly radio show, Truegrass, on Sirius/XM’s Bluegrass Junction, or from his humorous and insightful columns here at Bluegrass Today. However, he’s also quite a talented

Since his passing in May 2012, celebrated guitarist Doc Watson has been the subject of several tributes chronicling his numerous decades as a musician. One of the most recent is The Definitive Doc Watson, which has compiled thirty-four songs from

Sometimes, you just have to chase a dream, even if it threatens to push you – or your fans -- out of the comfort zone. That’s what Missy Raines did on New Frontier, the latest Compass Records release from Missy

This review is a contribution from Marybeth Altizer, who we hope will be a regular correspondent. Ricky Skaggs, one of bluegrass’ most talented musicians, and Bruce Hornsby, an expressive pop vocalist and pianist, first paired their talents six years ago for

Alternative bluegrass is everywhere lately, and one of the most recent additions to the subgenre is The Pine Hearts, a newly formed trio from Olympia, Washington. This group, which has been together for close to a year, offers listeners a

Jimmy Martin was born on August 10, 1924 in Sneedville, TN; today would've been his 89th birthday. The undisputed "King Of Bluegrass," Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mountain Boys made some of hardest-hitting bluegrass music of all-time. One of my favorite