Reviews

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

Edgar Loudermilk Band at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival (7/27/23) - photo © Bill Warren The 2023 edition of the Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Michigan officially kicked off Thursday, though promoter Jeremie Cole has provided activities all week for the early arriving

Rick Faris has been increasingly gaining momentum these last few years as one of bluegrass music's premier talents. His third solo release, Uncommon Sky, casts an even greater focus on his compositional abilities, while continuing to demonstrate his masterful vocals and musicianship. The

Grey Fox Kids Academy students prepare for their star turn - photo © Tara Linhardt Sunday at Grey Fox is the day so many folks have been waiting for... especially those young pickers in the Bluegrass Kids Academy, and their families,