For over twenty years Wildfire has been known for their stylistic blend of country tinged bluegrass along with more traditional sounds. Their latest effort, Quiet Country Town, brings together original material alongside the band’s interpretations of underutilized material from the
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All In Time – Acoustic Syndicate
Their handle aside, Acoustic Syndicate have never settled for any single strictly defined sound. Given their seamless fusion of bluegrass, roots, rock and other seemingly disparate genres, the band never fails to offer the unexpected when it comes to shifting
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Round Feet, Chrome Smile – Ragged Union
Festival favorites Ragged Union have acquired a stellar reputation courtesy of ongoing appearances throughout the US and as far afield as China and the UK. Three albums on, they've reaped recognition on both celestial and satellite radio, while making their
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Fiddle Tunes From Uncle Dick Hutchinson – Various Artists
Uncle Dick Hutchinson from northeastern Oklahoma was an influential figure to aspiring fiddlers with his instrumental compositions and interpretations of common tunes in the old time canon. Combining new and previously released recordings, Fiddle Tunes From Uncle Dick Hutchinson is
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Photos from the weekend at Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival
Nothin' Fancy closes out the 2022 Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren The 20th annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival has drawn to a close. I think every person in attendance had a great experience – including audience members, volunteers,
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Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival – fundraiser for substance abuse recovery
Deeper Shade of Blue at the 2022 Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival - photo by Gary Hatley The Recovery Road Bluegrass Festival in Albemarle, NC, returned for its second year this past weekend. The music-based fundraiser held at the Lodge on Hatley
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Thursday at Nothin’ Fancy Fest – and new single!
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run at the 2022 Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival - photo © Bill Warren Thursday was a music filled day at the 20th annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival. The show was kicked off by Nick Chandler & Delivered. Their high
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Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival ’22 is open for business
Nothin' Fancy kicks off their annual festival in Beuna Vista, VA - photo © Bill Warren The Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival is back and in full swing. Robyn Wines and her crew have put together a terrific festival experience, and Glen
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Hazelnut – Squirrel Butter
On their much-anticipated fourth release, Hazelnut, the Seattle-based bluegrass/old time duo, Squirrel Butter, presents us with another collection of traditionally-based music. Consisting of husband and wife Charlie Beck and Charmaine Slaven, the couple performs a variety of acoustic styles such
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Debut Trafaria Bluegrass Festival report from Portugal
Buster Sledge at the debut Trafaria Bluegrass Festival by the River in Portugal This report is a contribution from Portuguese banjoist Andre Dal, who both attended and performed at Portugal's very first bluegrass festival. Trafaria Bluegrass - Festival by the River happened