If there are any two individuals fully capable of capturing the vintage sounds of a traditional brocade, it would have to be the duo that consists of Allison De Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves. De Groot, a seasoned picker known for
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Big Lick Bluegrass Festival returns bigger and better
High Fidelity at the 2022 Big Lick Bluegrass Festival - photo by Gary Hatley After a two year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival near Oakboro in south central North Carolina returns this weekend. Promoter Jeff
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Twenty – Deeper Shade of Blue
Twenty years is a big milestone, especially for a touring bluegrass band. Deeper Shade of Blue, based in Monroe, North Carolina, has chosen to celebrate theirs with the release of Twenty, a collection of new material that demonstrates the group's
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Americana Wandering – Frank Ruck
Frank Ruck of the New Jersey-based Blue Jersey Band has released an album that is solo in every sense of the word. The bulk of the material contained within Americana Wandering was written by Ruck, and all of the vocals and
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Till the End of the Road – Starlett & Big John
Bluegrass has long been marked by ebullience and enthusiasm, a communal bond that both listeners and players are seemingly eager to embrace. The seasoned duo that goes by the name Starlett & Big John — specifically, Starlett Boswell and Big
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I Can Go To Them – Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Lorraine Jordan has been a household name in bluegrass music for several decades. Known as the Lady of Tradition, Lorraine and her band Carolina Road have scored multiple hits on the bluegrass charts, and numerous fans in the U.S. and
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Talking To Space – Standard Crow Behavior
The German-American trio Standard Crow Behavior— Judith Beckedorf (vocals, mandolin, banjo), Steve Voltz (vocals, guitar), and Filip Sommer (vocals, violin, mandolin) — offers an approach that's both unique and well-rooted in archival origins. A blend of bluegrass, folk, and a
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Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival – Spring 2022 report
Russell Moore at the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival (March 2022) - photo by Eric Popp The spring Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival for 2022 is in the books, a resounding success over the March 24-26 weekend. Daniel Mullins and his staff and volunteers
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Rare and Fine – Mike Compton
Bill Monroe was arguably one of the most prolific composers in the history of American music. All throughout his life and career, Monroe was constantly creating new ideas and expressions. While many of his compositions were recorded in the studio
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Molly Tuttle’s album release show a welcoming, bluegrass delight
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the Station Inn (3/28/22) - photo by Wayne Slaven Monday night's album release show at the Station Inn for Molly Tuttle's new Crooked Tree is one that gave me hope for a revitalized industry that